Does Mederma really work?

Mederma Advanced Scar Gel works nicely on reducing the overall appearance of scars, eliminating redness, and improving skin texture. It doesn’t work on reducing the appearance of hypopigmentation, though.

How long does Mederma take to work?

On older scars you may start using Mederma® immediately. Do not apply to broken skin. Generally, Mederma® Advanced users start to see noticeable improvement after about 4 weeks of daily usage, with optimum improvement in 8 weeks.

Does Mederma work on 20 year old scars?

The Mederma website state that the cream is effective for both new and old scars from issues such as acne, surgeries, as well as burns and cuts. The main active ingredient in Mederma Advanced Scar Gel is allantoin, which helps to moisturize and hydrate the skin cells to reduce the appearance of scars.

What works better than Mederma?

Silicone gel sheeting and silicone ointments for scar therapy. Medical grade silicone is a safe and effective topical solution to scar management backed by over 30 years of clinical studies. Silicone gel sheeting works by inducing hydration at the stratum corneum and regulating collagen production at the wound site.

Do you rub Mederma in?

Shake the product container if recommended on the label. Apply a small amount of topical emollient to the affected area and rub in gently. If you are using a stick, pad, or soap form of topical emollient, follow directions for use on the product label. Do not use this product over large area of skin.

How often should I apply Mederma?

The manufacturer recommends applying the cream three times a day for eight weeks on new scars and for three to six months on old scars.

What does mederma do to your skin?

Mederma® scar creams contain unique triple action formulas that penetrate beneath the skin surface to lock in moisture and to help stimulate collagen production and cell renewal in order to reduce the appearance of scars.

Does Mederma remove dark spots?

Is Mederma Limited To Acne Scars? While the gel should not be used as a daily beauty cream, it does lighten dark spots, old and new scars. Apply the gel on the affected areas three times a day, and try not to miss an application till the scar has lightened significantly.

Is Mederma or vitamin E better for scars?

Neither trial found that Mederma improved the appearance of scars more than petroleum jelly. Vitamin E oil didn’t fare any better. “If it helps,” says Kenneth Arndt, a dermatologist in Newton, Mass., “it’s not the E but the oil.” He notes that it often causes skin irritation.