Silicone Scar Treatment | My Experience With Silicone for Scars
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My Review of the Best Over The Counter Scar Treatment Products | Silicone Sheets & Gels
I had to deal with a lot of scars on different parts of my body a few years ago. After I had been attacked by someone with a knife I ended up in the hospital with more then 100 stitches all over my body. I had been cut in my face and neck and stabbed in my back and chest. Surgery was needed to safe my life resulting in an extra big scar on my chest.
The following years I have tried numerous creams, oils, gels, silicone sheets and even a weekly mud scrubbing scar massage ( a subtle form of dermabrasion). I have read very much about scar treatment since I was determined to get rid of my scars. Or at least improve them to the maximum possible amount. In my experience the silicone sheets (and the gel in lesser amount) are the best scar treatment products.
Later on I found out there are some other products that can be beneficial.Conclusion of this review: The silicone scar products (ScarAway) flattened and softened my scars to a huge extent. Also the color improved from being very red to a more skin like color. Read on to learn more about my silicone sheet testimonial.
Silicone Scar Treatment | Clinically Proven to be Effective
A non invasive, easy to use, low risk of side effects, effective scar improvement method
Wikipedia also says: "Silicone sheeting technology is used by plastic surgeons and burn centers to provide patients with optimal results. In the past, silicone gel sheets were thick and uncomfortable and susceptible to cracking and breakdown, but newer technologies have improved performance."
Another great benefit of silicone scar treatment is that it reduces the risk of developing hypertrophic or keloid scars. When it comes to scar treatment products, silicone sheets really are the best buy.
There is scientific proof silicone sheets (or patches as they are called also) work. When searching the Internet for "the international clinical recommendations on scar management" some studies can be found.
Silicone Treatment for Hypertrophic & Keloid Scars
Silicone sheets and gels are best for flattening, softening and decreasing redness of scars
Something about Scar Tissue
What is a scar and which different types of scars are there?
A scar is a wound inflicted area where the normal skin is replaced by fibrous tissue. This tissue exists of collagen fibers that are produced as part of the repair process. When an injury of the skin results in a scar it either leaves a pigmented mark or an increased amount of tissue, so called scar tissue.
Scars can be roughly divided into the following types:
- hypertrophic scars; red, thick and raised.
- keloid scars; grow beyond the original wound, can be painful or itchy
- Atrophic scars are skin depressions or indentations, often a result of acne
- contracture scars; tightening of the skin
Effective Scar Treatment
4 essential factors regarding effective scar treatment
You can talk about reducing or fading scars or smoothing scars but most of the times a scar will never disappear completely. Although I have to admit that one scar on my cheek has healed that much that it almost can't be seen anymore. Not even from very close distance.
As far as doctors and scientists know there are 4 factors that play a mayor role in effective scar treatment:
- moisture
- oxygen
- silicones
- warmth
Read how to make use of these factors in the best scar treatment tips further on this page.
Did you know..
Even when scars are covered with clothing sunblock should be applied to the scar, because the SPF factor of most clothing is very low. For example, the SPF factor of a white cotton T-shirt is less than 10.
My most problematic scar
Some scars, particularly in the sternum, shoulder, shinbone (tibia), jawbone, and earlobe heal slower. They also tend to become more prominent.
It started with not healing appropriate. Where the rest of the wound was already healed this part stayed an open wound for a much longer time. Later on when the scar was improving this part stayed thicker and more red. The technical name for this is hypertrophic. I considered a steroid injection but eventually decided not to. (Actually I forgot about my appointment, unconsciously being aware of the risk I guess)
About a year later I noticed the scar had healed pretty well and was nice flat and the color was better, more skin like. So after all I am glad I didn't opt for the steroid injection because it seems many times it doesn't work or can even make it worse. The scar will heal itself every time it is messed with so leaving it will eventually be the best solution.
Silicone Scar Sheets are better than Gel
Silicone Gel Patches vs. Silicone Gel Cream
when to apply patches (sheets) and when gel?
Silicone sheets (patches) are solid. I myself used A4 sized sheets which could be cut into the precise proportion I needed for the particular scar. Advantage of silicone sheets is that they can cover a big area at once. Apart from that my own personal finding was that the sheets worked more efficiently.
Gels
Silicone gels are liquid. The gel lays a minuscule silicone film over the scar.
I used the Zeraderm brand. It comes in a little tube that looks like a little glue tube. Advantage of the silicone gel is that it can be applied on scars that are exposed when you are out in public. Or when it is difficult to attach sheets to some parts of the body like joints and the face. In these cases gel can be a good alternative or actually more like an addition to the sheets. Because like I said, I found out that the sheets worked better for me.
So let's say you have a scar in your face and you don't want wear a silicone patch in public. I would wear the patch at night and use the gel during the day. Depending how many hours a day you want to apply the silicones. I chose to use them about 16 hours a day.
I used the sheets for the bigger scars on my body. I cut them to the appropriate size and applied the sheet with silk tape. I treated the smaller scars with the Zeraderm scar gel. Since Zeraderm isn't available in the States I guess Kelo Cote would make a good alternative. This is also a silicone based scar gel.
"The use of silicone cream alone compared with silicone cream with occlusive dressing showed 22% and 82% scar improvement, respectively, with respect to erythema, tenderness, pruritus, and hardness. These results supported that occlusion may be synergistic in wound healing and suggested that silicone gel alone may not be as effective as silicone sheeting." *
* Source: Topical treatments for hypertrophic scars. Joanna M. Zurada, AB, David Kriegel, MD, and Ira C. Davis, MD
How Do Silicone Scar Sheets Work?
What do silicone sheets do for your skin
What are silicone sheets?
A scar silicone sheet actually is a mineral based gel membrane created from medical polymer materials. (Technical name; polysiloxane) The sheets are soft, transparent and sticky on one side so they can be attached easily to the skin. The material is capable of allowing moisture and oxygen pass trough.
How do silicone scar sheets work?
How they work is not sure. They think it has something to do with electro static energy. By applying the silicone sheet a static-electric field will exist between the sheet and the skin. This electro static energy probably smoothens and flattens the scar and also creates an increased blood flow which results into an improved skin tone. Not only do silicone sheets improve appearance of scars they also prevent further scar formation. It also seems that the electro static field improves the irregular collagen structure from a scar. And furthermore they should contribute to moisturizing the skin.
How To Use Silicone Scar Sheets.
How long should I wear the silicone sheet for maximum scar reduction?
I did this for about 4 months for the biggest scars. I attached the sheets with silk tape. But you can also use compression garments to keep the sheet attached closely to the scar. Sometimes the sheets didn't stick very well because I had already used them for a while or because of transpiration. I made sure to reattach the sheet or replace it with a new one.
- direct upon the skin
- make sure the skin and sheet are clean and dry
- attach with silk tape or micropore tape (3M) (or a compression garment) if necessary
- wear them consistently
Silicone Sheet Offers Immediate Sensitive Scar Relief
Also the location, there's much friction with clothes, zippers from jackets, buttons, and seat belts made this hypertrophic part of my scar very annoying. Sometimes it did hurt but mostly it just was a very unpleasant feeling. I don't really know how to describe it. My point is that wearing the silicone scar sheets offered relief. It formed a buffer between the sensitive scar and the things frustrating it. In my opinion this is another benefit of wearing the sheets.
Medical Grade Silicone Scar Sheets
"Silicone is the clinical gold standard for scar treatment and scar prevention having demonstrated clinical efficacy over all other forms of topical treatments and is recommended by the "International Advisory Panel on Scar Management" as the first line therapy for various types* of scars"
My ScarAway Testimonial
differences between brands, make sure to choose medical grade, doctor-approved silicones
I used a European doctor-level silicone sheets brand. ScarAway (the former Neosporin Scar Solution) and Biodermis are such doctor-level brands. They consist of a higher percentage silicones from better quality, and seem to be more durable than for example an over-the-counter brand like Mepiform. They seem to stick better to the skin as well.
Thats why I think ScarAway is one of the better brands, if not the best brand, at the moment. Customer reviews on Amazon and forums confirm this. ScarAway sheets are made of professional grade silicones, the sheets are larger and have a better adhesion. As far as I know Biodermis also makes high quality scar fading sheets.
ScarAway Review | Professional Grade Silicone Scar Sheets
Best Buy in Silicone Scar Treatment
When Johnson & Johnson purchased Pfizer, Inc. in 2006 it was decided that Scar Solution would be discontinued from the Neosporin product line. However, the demand for this product continued.
In 2008, Bio-Med Sciences entered into agreements with Advanced Health & Nutrition of Guilford, CT to release this product to the market under the new name ScarAway (Scar Away). The ScarAway silicone scar sheets were improved with a slightly larger size and significantly better adhesion over Scar Solution.
Silcone Sheets vs Creams
sheets, patches, strips versus gel, cream, ointment, lotion
"The most accepted treatment for old and new hypertrophic scars is silicone gel sheeting. Silicone ointment or gel alone, however, is less effective than silicone sheeting."
Personally I liked to use the gel as an addition for the moments wearing sheets was less convenient.
Silicone Scar Gel Ointments
ointment, cream, lotion
"[Kelo-Cote ] is appealing because no fixation is required; it is invisible when dry; and sun blocks, makeup, or both can be applied in combination. These features suggest that [Kelo-Cote formulation] could currently be the most recommendable agent for scar treatment, especially in visible areas."
Signorini M, Clementoni MT. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 2007; 31: 183-187
I often recommend Kelo-cote because:
"Kelo-cote is the most studied topical scar product, with more than 2,000 patients participating in a variety of published clinical studies."
8 Scar Treatment Tips
from my own experience
- Scar Treatment Tip 1 | Start treating the scar as soon as possible.
The fresher a scar, the more efficient treatments will be. So after the wound is closed scar treatment can be applied immediately. But never before the wound is healed completely. Proper wound care will also benefit scar appearance. Keep the wound moist and clean. - Scar Treatment Tip 2 | Focus on non invasive / DIY methods
Over time scars will improve. Make use of non invasive methods and avoid the more intrusive methods as steroid injections and surgery as much as possible. The scar has to heal again and new scar tissue will come into existence. - Scar Treatment Tip 3 | Moisturize
Make sure the scar doesn't get dehydrated. Use a lotion or cream to keep it moist. In my opinion any moisturizing cream will do. - Scar Treatment Tip 4 | Heat Application
Higher temperatures increase of the activity of the enzyme that breaks down scar tissue. Paraffin wax or heat application devices can be beneficial in scar reduction - Scar Treatment Tip 5 | Make sure the scar can 'breathe'
Oxygen is essential for every living being. I made sure my scars were exposed to the air as much as I could. When I was treating my scars I was given the advice to exercise. This way the blood flow will improve thus supporting the skin's own recovering ability - Scar Treatment Tip 6 | Always keep the scar out of the sun
Never expose fresh scars to the sun. It is very important to keep your scar, as long as it is not in it's final state, out of the sun because the solar radiation will damage the tissue or cause hyperpigmentation. Also other external influences such as extreme cold and the sauna are best avoided when the scar is still immature. - Scar Treatment Tip 7 | Wait until the wound is closed
Never start with scar improving until the wound has been healed completely. You'll want to treat a scar not a wound. Otherwise you will only make things worse. - Scar Treatment Tip 8 | Massage therapy
Perform scar massage. By softly manipulating the tissue the blood circulation will improve and the tissue will get softer. Only when the wound has been healed completely. Make use of a cream to your liking. In my opinion it doesn't matter if you choose onion cream or a vitamin B based lotion but some people swear with some kinds of scar creams.
Medihoney Moisturizing Cream
My Scars 8 Years Later
I am glad that they are improved. They will never leave completely but the sheets helped me with improving them a lot and eventually learning to cope with their existence.
If I had to treat my scars from scratch again I would use Scaraway sheets in combination with Kelo-cote gel (or the ScarAway serum) and a manuka honey based moisturizing cream or instead of the latter certified UMF20+ manuka honey.
Update:
Something I was just thinking about. The small scar from the stab wound on my lower back is the only scar I did not treat with silicones. (I couldn't reach it very well) It also is the only scar that reacts when seasons change. At those times it gets a little itchy now and then. It furthermore is still a little elevated so in this particular case it shows that scars will not always flatten in time on their own. Don't know if there's a causal link but I thought it was worth mentioning.
Reduce Wound Tension to Minimize Scarring
incision support
I just stumbled upon this 3M wound tape. I haven't used it, or something alike, myself but I can imagine it is useful because it can be used on fresh (not yet closed) wounds. When a wound is closed I would switch to using silicone sheets but for the first days this might be a useful addition. Especially on scars on parts of the body subject to tension such as the chest.
There's only one review on Amazon so if anyone has used this tape let us know what you think of it.
Surgical Scar Treatments Can Be Risky
the chance your scar will get worse exists
But with more radical solutions like laser resurfacing, steroid injections or dermabrasion there also is the risk of making the scar worse. Every time the skin is frustrated by a surgical scar treatment it will produce new scar tissue. Of course when your scar problematic these treatments can be a relief. But I would only go for these options if home remedies didn't satisfy.
I didn't know this up front because all I wanted was to get completely rid of my scars but I now see them as a last resort. Time, taking good care by massage, moisturizing, applying silicone sheets and an additional silicone gel like Zeraderm or Kelo-cote can do a lot.
Possible Breakthrough in Scar Treatment
The Best Scar Treatment Products..
are not always what you think...
Some scientific studies have shown that these products not only don't work but in some cases even can do damage. (I'm talking about topical use of vitamin E capsules here) Again from the dermatology website article:
Bottom Line: Although many patients believe vitamin E speeds wound healing and improves the look of a scar, current evidence from the literature does not support this idea. In fact, studies report adverse effects with use of vitamin E. Because of this, discourage your patients from using topical vitamin E on healing wounds and scars.
"Because of its ability to inhibit collagen synthesis, the use of vitamin E early in scar therapy may reduce scar tensile strength and, hence, lead to the development of widened scars." Source: Topical Treatments for Hypertrophic Scars
Check out this page for more extended info about the best scar removal products There are links to scientific reports and clinical trials on effective scar treatments.
Why Scar Creams (don't) Work.....
It is just not clear if it is the massage which is beneficial or the ingredients in the, most of the times very cleverly marketed and sometimes hyped, products. So while I can not say these products do not work with complete certainty, there is no evidence they do work because of their ingredients. I keep saying that massage alone can be very beneficial and there are far better products available.
Don't put vitamin E on your scar
Honey and Scars
This interesting article on scar treatment by dermatologist Dr. Sarah L. Taylor, M.D., M.P.H. shows:
"silicone gel has the most data behind it as an efficacious topical, over-the-counter treatment option for scars, and is an option for patients who want something they can buy themselves. Also, there is probably not any harm, and possibly some benefit, to rubbing honey onto healing wounds and scars."
and:
"Further quality studies involving human subjects are needed for topical, natural preparations for scars, so in the meantime, encourage your patients to not waste their time or money on other natural products out there that claim to improve the look of their scars."
I have not used honey on my scars myself (because I didn't know of its existence back then) but I do am very enthusiastic about Manuka honey and I use it for other purposes. A certified, tested, by the FDA approved product with active Manuka honey is Medihoney's Moisturising cream. If you are not familiar with Manuka honey I am convinced you will find this page very interesting. Also check out the video on Manuka, it's such a great product.
Revolutionary new product: Medihoney Gel Sheet Dressings

New wound care product might also work on scar reduction.
The world renowned Professor Peter Molan of the Waikato University in New Zealand has invented a technology to turn honey into rubbery sheets.
"It's like a sheet of rubber, you can touch it without it being sticky at all."
Dr. Molan thinks this product might also work on reversing scars. Considering the extraordinary health benefits of Manuka honey
When applying Manuka honey on wounds it is strongly advised to use medical grade Manuka honey which is sterilized by gamma irradiation. Medical grade Manuka honey is available in jars and in wound dressings. Visit this page for more info about brands and places to buy.
Hydration and Warmth Seem to Reduce Scar Appearance
moisturizing cream and heat packs can make a difference
The silicone itself may also release some compounds into the skin that alter the way fibroblasts in the dermis generate collagen, Shim said.
Doctors also theorize that the silicones improve scar healing by keeping the area moist and warm. Higher temperatures are thought to increase the activity of collagenase, an enzyme that breaks down collagen.
So when warmth and moist are important factors in scar reduction a qualitative moisturizing cream and heat packs might add a lot to improving scars. Read more about this via the link to the page below.
The Best Scar Treatment Products
my latest insights in how to treat scars optimally
Silicone Scar Treatment FAQ
have a question that's not in the FAQ? feel free to ask in the guestbook
- Q: Can silicone sheets be applied to the cheek?
- A: Yes they can but sometimes they didn't stick very well to my neck and face. My advice would be: use the sheets as much as possible and in addition silicon gel like Kelo-cote or Zeraderm when for example you are out in public or when for some reason the sheets don't stick well.
- Q: Do silicone sheets make indented scars worse?
- A: I recently heard from a dermatologist that silicone sheets will not make an indented scar more indented.
- Q: Does the use of silicone sheets have side effects?
- A:This research report shows there are no side effects. See the conclusion at the end. Although I have heard of someone who didn't like the feeling of the material on his skin of a specific brand and switched to another brand.
- Q: When can I take a steroid injection for my scar?
- A:It's best to wait for the natural healing process to end. If you have a problematic scar I would visit a medic to ask for an opinion.
- Q: How long should I keep my scar out the sun?
- A:Wait until the scar is not red anymore and more like the color of your skin. Later on sunshine can even improve the appearance of the scar. The color of the scar will hopefully blend into the surrounding skin tissue. But be cautious.
Proper Wound Care >> Less Scarring
proper wound care leads to less scar tissue
Did you know that a wound heals up to 50% faster if kept moist and covered? The page below has lots of tips on how to make your wound heal more quickly and thus diminish the risk on (excessive) scar tissue.
Polyurethane Dressings
More effective than silicone sheets?
Conclusion of one study is that silicone and non-silicone gel dressings are equally effective in the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars.
Read more about this clinical trial here: Silicone versus nonsilicone gel dressings: A controlled trial.
Another study (done by the manufacturer of polyurethane dressings) shows that polyurethane dressings are more effective than silicone patches. Read more about the outcomes of this study here: polyurethane dressings vs silicone sheeting
As there are relatively little studies done which compare silicone
and non-silicone dressings on scars, it is recommended that a larger, more rigorous randomized controlled trial be performed to determine which product really is more effective.
Reading the different reports I do think these dressings also are able to improve scars and especially in case of keloid, hypertrophic and burn scars. I will get back on this subject later.
According to a research report I obtained from the American Dermatology Association: "Polyurethane dressings have equivocal effects on the development of new hypertrophic scars but may improve the appearance of mature scars."
Soon more on my scar treatment blog.
Silicone Sheets for Burn Scars
Buy Silicone Scar Products In and Outside the USA
at Drugstore.com
But recently Drugstore.com has expanded its shipping range to a major part of the world. So UK residents can now buy their silicone products online at Drugstore.com. (Drugstore.com offers free shipping for the first non prescriptive order above 25$.)
Click the picture or the link below of the specific product to be guided to the particular product page at Drugstore.com.

ScarAway 1.5 X 3 Fabric-Backed Silicone Scar Sheets
ScarAway 1.5 X 7 Fabric-Backed Silicone Scar Sheets
ScarAway 100% Silicone Gel Serum for Scars
Want to ask me something about scar treatment?
or share your experiences?
My own experience mainly concerns surgical and stab/cut wound scars but I have learned some things regarding scar treatment the past years.
When I do not know an answer to your question I am willing to help you find the information you are searching for. I also really appreciate other people sharing their experiences with scar treatment. So your input is very welcome. Thanks in advance.
Regards, Beas, aka Tim van Lint.
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Li
Feb 11, 2012 @ 9:50 am | delete
- Hi, I just asked you a question on your other lens "How to treat scar Redness" But i have some more questions if you don't mind. First off though once again thank you so much for your wonderfully laid out information, I am very grateful.
Ok so my questions are in regards to moisturising and giving massage to the scar. When would I be wanting to do this if the silicone sheet is required to be on the scar up to 16 hours a day. I plan to have the sheet on from when I get home in the evening to mid morning and possibly longer if I don't have to leave the house. When I do need to leave the house I plan to use the silicone gel with sunscreen and makeup on top. So I'm not sure where I am going to fit moisturiser into the schedule.
Your tip on allowing the scar to breath, does this mean to give it times of having nothing on it at all?
Do you think diet and internal nutrients could play a role in scar healing at all. All of my internet reading has lead me to believe there is about 50 different types of vitamins and minerals and enzymes I need to be taking to diminish my scars and all these types of foods I should be avoiding (acidic etc.) and it has left me very bewildered. Did you do any internal treatments at all? The two that I feel kind of safe knowing will be doing some good though are vitamin C and MSM, as they are the building blocks to healthy collagen formation, what do you think?
Sorry for my long post and barrage of questions, I hope you don't mind. Thank you so much!
Li
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Mario
Feb 7, 2012 @ 8:42 am | delete
- Hello, thank you for making this page!, i have a question. While searching for silicone creams i came across one called Scarprin, do you have any experience with this one? also i recently had surgery on my forehead and the sutures were removed and there was some scab, but i took a shower and went to bed, when i woke up the scab had fallen off i guess because it get softed while wet and them moving around in bed. The scar looks pretty gross and kind of indented, i've been putting 70,000 vitamin E on it everyday because i've had people tell me it works wonders on scars and wounds, i guess that i should stop that, huh?
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Beas
Feb 9, 2012 @ 8:00 am | delete
- Hi Mario, yes, I would stop that if I were you. Personally I would use Medihoney to treat my wound. Scabs falling off does not have to be bad. Studies show that wounds that are kept moist and clean heal faster. If you have other questions just let me know.
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Tim
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- Thanks for this great info. I have a reddish, year and a half old hypertrophic scar on my chin. Ive been using scaraway silicone sheets for about a month, I recently also got Dr. Blaines silicone gel pad as I heard some great reviews and decided to pull the trigger. So far I haven't seen much if any improvment. The scar will look better right after I take the silicone pad/sheet off , the redness is gone and is flattened, but then the improvements fade away within about 20 minutes. Is this normal? Also, Ive been thinking of going to a Dermatologist as I have heard I could possibly get a steriod injection of some kind, would this be advisable or should I wait longer with the silicone sheets?
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Beas
Feb 9, 2012 @ 7:55 am | delete
- Hi Tim, I think it's normal because there are so much blood vessels and muscles in the face. When I used the silicones I also saw only temporary improvement at first. Personally I would stick with the sheets for now since a month is nothing in scar healing terms. I also considered a steroid injection for one problematic part on my chest. I eventually decided not to because I was a bit concerned about the possible side effects. In the end I have no regrets I did not take the steroid injection(s) because my scar turned out fine. Hope this helps a bit. Good luck!
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cffutah
Jan 26, 2012 @ 9:39 am | delete
- wow, this sure was interesting to read, something knew I learn all the time.
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manicnymph
Jan 15, 2012 @ 2:31 pm | delete
- Very thorough and informative!
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Dec 7, 2011 @ 11:33 am | delete
- hello,exactly 4 weeks back i suffered a bad cut on my nose exactly on the bridge by a heavy plug falling on it accidently.later the wound healed and i kept it moisturised.I dont know what went in my mind but in 21st day probably of wound healing i applied olive oil and massaged it.It made my scar worse!!by next the scar which was not so red it inflated and seemed much more red.I thought it is infected though there was no pus it was swollen and painful.after a week it seemed a little deflated but still very red.i am on antibiotics and bactroban but there hasnt been much improvement.My scar is now red hard and look a little wide.what has happened .can i apply silicon gel or any scar treatment on such a scar.
i really regret massaging the oil but now i cant undo what i did.can u tell me what has happened and can my scar improve and heal better??
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Beas
Dec 27, 2011 @ 7:24 am | delete
- Hi asma, sorry for the delayed reply. I don't know what happened. I have never heard of olive oil causing such reactions. I think your best option is to use silicones. They reduce redness and flatten scar tissue. They also reduce pain and itch. Hope this helps a bit. Good luck!
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- Any experience or knowledge with the use of ultra sonic therapy for scar reduction / prevention following surgery to the forehead? I am 3 weeks removed from surgery with complete wound closure and have begun using a silicone patch made by NewGel+ (manufactured by New medical Technology out of Northbrook IL). Many thanks for the robust blog & extensive reviews! Cheers, Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
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Beas
Dec 5, 2011 @ 5:18 am | delete
- I have no personal experience with that kind of therapy. I do know that they (are theorized to) work by increasing temperature. Warmth supposedly raises the activity of an enzyme that breaks down scar tissue.
"Increased temperature, even by 1°C, will significantly increase collagenolysis and scar maturation, thus the use of heating as a treatment modality."
source: rehabpup.com
Thanks and a Merry Christmas to you too!
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Annemarie
Nov 28, 2011 @ 9:28 pm | delete
- What a great article full of great techniques, experience, and advice. Just had a breast reduction and was researching ways to reduce my scars.
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Beas
Nov 30, 2011 @ 10:35 am | delete
- Thanks Annemarie. You may find this lens of mine on breast reduction scars interesting as well.
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RachelMTurner
Nov 21, 2011 @ 7:46 pm | delete
- does this also work for scars caused by abnormal skin growth?
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Beas
Nov 30, 2011 @ 10:49 am | delete
- You mean like from scars resulting after skin tag removal? In that case yes.
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JT
Nov 20, 2011 @ 6:35 am | delete
- Hello. I was wondering if you had tried ScarGuard MD & what you thought about this? Also, have you tried the Rejuveness silicone sheet and how does this compare to the ScarAway one that you recommend?
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scarred
Oct 17, 2011 @ 4:44 pm | delete
- Hi. Firstly, thank you very much for this extremely comprehensive guide to scar treatment. I have a few questions I'd like to ask; I'd be very grateful for any information you could provide me with. I'm currently using Scaraway patches to treat a hypertrophic scar. The pack advises to replace them every week, but I can't think why that might be - is it purely to take more of our $$, or is there some genuine reason? I clean them regularly and use micropore tape to stabilise them, so would it be advisable to use them for longer than a week? Second question: I think I already know the answer to this one, but is there any evidence that Scaraway has a positive effect on non-hypertrophic, "regular" white scars? And finally, do you know anything that's good for repigmenting white scars?
Many, many thanks.
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Beas
Oct 19, 2011 @ 2:37 am | delete
- Hi, I'm not sure about that. Maybe the hydrating properties will diminish over time although I doubt that. You might want to ask them about it. Good question though. As far as I know there's no evidence supporting a positive effect on such scars.
It will be difficult to repigment white scars since the tissue has less melanin(pigment) because the pigment producing layers of the upper skin have been damaged.
I know that my own scars became less white due to the sun but I tan very easily so maybe there's relatively more pigment in my scar tissue as well. There seem to be several things that may help such as Excimer laser or narrow-band uvb treatments and possibly a product called V-Tar.
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Beas
Oct 19, 2011 @ 2:39 am | delete
- But I guess you were asking about some sort of home remedy, sadly I don't know about that. O, and you're welcome.
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Beas
Oct 19, 2011 @ 2:54 am | delete
- Oh and the treatments I mentioned I found after doing a quick search on hypopigmented scars. I doubt if they work though. Some good information on this topic on this Acne.org thread.
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Amyamy
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- Hi I'm Amy, 14-years. Just recently, about 4 weeks ago I tried popping a pimple using a needle as sOmeone suggested but it just left a big scar on my nose instead. I have sensitive skin so I need a suitable but effective treatment ASAP. Thanks!
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Beas
Oct 4, 2011 @ 4:28 am | delete
- Hi Amy, I guess when I would have such a scar I would use a silicone gel such as Kelo-cote to keep it hydrated, smooth, soft, and to prevent it from developing a more problematic scar.
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sylvia
Oct 3, 2011 @ 4:19 am | delete
- i have keloids which pain a lot, can i use the scaraway shild, maybe they will dry away and fall off.
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Beas
Oct 3, 2011 @ 9:25 am | delete
- They most likely will not dry away and fall off but they may help get rid of keloids although there's no guarantee. Keloids are hard to treat effectively. They are often treated with a combination of laser therapy, surgery, and silicone sheets to prevent them from growing back.
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LJane
Sep 30, 2011 @ 7:12 am | delete
- Just wanted to THANK EVERYONE who took the time to out to write down their experiences & their best over all treatments for scars. I so appreciate all the information I have received on this subject at this site!! It has been so helpful to me!! I actually received more info. here than my own doctor had ever given me!!! Thanks again to all of you!!
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Soy Based Scar Treatment Cream
a new scar reducing cream based on soy extract.
But when I was writing this page I stumbled upon a product that should be working. It's called Hans Schreuder Scar Treatment Cream and is a soy based scar cream.
Japanese research has proved that a high soy consumption delays the obsolescence of the human body. Furthermore; soy extract is known to even out skin texture and tone.
Now as far as I know this cream isn't available in the USA but maybe there are other soy based scar creams on the market.
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