Mederma Advanced Gel - Advanced Scar Care for Scars - 20 ml (Pack of 1)

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Wang F, et al. (2020). Efficacy of topical silicone gel in scar management: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Scarring is a common part of healing. Scarring can be caused by cuts, burns, surgery, acne, and a host of other issues that affect skin. When you have a wound, your skin tries to close itself to shield your body from germs and bacteria. This closure leads to a scar. After nightly application, we noticed the scar was no longer red or angry-looking. Even the slightly raised section seemed to have dimmed down a little. We’re happy to rely on this to soothe any new and old scars. Scars are a fact of life; we all have them. Some of us wear them proudly as a sign of strength, but if you don’t want yours to be front and center on your skin, it’s equally brave to choose to move on from them. And for that random gash you got from running into a tree branch as a kid, we’d bet you’re probably less passionate about keeping that forever reminder of your clumsiness (no judgment — we have them, too).

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Different types of scar require different types of treatment. Here are some of the ingredients you’ll find in scar creams and gels. Scarring is the body’s way of healing and replacing injured skin. There are many types of scars, including: Fine-line scars Park G, et al. (2008). Green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate suppresses collagen production and proliferation in keloid fibroblasts via inhibition of the STAT3-signaling pathway.

We’re very particular with what we put on our faces, especially because the skin on our face is much more delicate than that on our body, and only a cream intentionally formulated for it should be used there. Therefore, the acne gel we chose to treat our pretty visage was this Cicatricure scar gel. Lin Y-S, et al. (2018). Does the form of dressings matter? A comparison of the efficacy in the management of postoperative scars between silicone sheets and silicone gel: A randomized controlled trial. What We Love: While other creams failed to work on an older scar, this one significantly reduced the coloring and height. Allantoin softens keratin, the fibrous protein that gives your skin its waterproofing, toughness and elasticity. It’s not usually vegan, because it’s derived from the urine of mammals, but some products do use lab-made equivalents. Allantoin is the main active ingredient in Mederma Advanced Gel, one of the best-known treatments for reducing the appearance of scars. https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/Fulltext/2018/08100/Does_the_form_of_dressings_matter___A_comparison.21.aspxIn addition to at-home or medical treatments, your scar will fade faster if you keep it protected from the sun. Silicone gel delivers results faster than most other scar-reducing treatments, but you still need to put in some work (and patience). Massage a small amount into the scar with your fingers in a circular motion for about 10 minutes, two or three times a day, every day, for a few weeks or months to help clear the scar tissue. Emollients such as shea butter, coconut oil and candelilla wax dramatically soften the skin and help to restore its elasticity, and also help to protect it by creating a smooth barrier to seal in moisture. As a bonus, natural emollients like these are vegan and cruelty-free alternatives to lanolin, which is derived from sheep’s wool. Scars are a natural part of the healing process after injury. A loss or change in your collagen structure causes scarring, which is why you can get scars without even breaking the skin (stretch marks and injury bumps, for example). Most scars, though, form after the skin has suffered an open wound. Moisturisers and emollients can really help to prevent a wound from scarring, but you must of course let the wound heal first, and this can take several weeks after surgery or serious injury. We had tried other creams in the past, none of which did any good on this old scar. However, the Boysea option proved to work even on this half-decade-old marking we were ready to live with for the rest of our lives. Needless to say, we are very pleased with the results.

It’s pretty rare to reach adulthood without a scar, and many of us continue to collect battle scars over the years. Injuries, surgery and skin problems leave shiny lines, dents and lumps in our skin, while scars such as stretch marks and dark spots are an almost inevitable part of ageing. You may assume that all these scars are permanent, but the best scar creams and gels can fade and shrink them, including the scars you’ve had for years. If you just have a little discoloration left over on your scar, but no real texture change, then this will clear that right up for you. We used half a pea-sized droplet on a long thin scar and saw a huge difference in color after our testing period — it practically faded to being barely visible. A 2020 review of six studies found that the use of topically applied silicone was beneficial for preventing post-operative scar formation. Researchers also found that topically applied silicone sheets or gel significantly reduced scar pigmentation and height. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) Scars can be beautiful, of course. A C-section scar gave life to a child, and wound scars show that you survived an injury. But scars can also really affect your confidence. So we’re very happy to discover that many scar creams really do work, with active ingredients such as medical-grade silicone gel, beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) and allantoin working in different ways to fade and heal different types of scar, and prevent scars from forming after injury or surgery. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.What we didn’t love was that there was only one strip included, which lasted us about two weeks before getting too dirty to keep using. While we washed it every day, it was not enough to make it go beyond half a month. This treatment is an investment in time, and sure money, since you need to buy a new strip every two weeks, and it’s one of the pricier options. However, we saw such an impressive outcome that we feel the results justify the cost. Scars are fibrous tissue that doesn’t contain melanin, so they can’t tan. For that reason, fine-line scars may become more noticeable in people who don’t use sun protection.