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Silicone Sheets for Scar Management

admin — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:51:47 +0000

Silicone scar sheets are used for hypertrophic (raised) scars and keloid scars. It has been said they can work on acne scars as well. There are a number of different brands and qualities of scar sheets, make sure you get a high quality product so that it gives you the maximum results.

Scar Sheeting – 1 Great Advantage

One of the great advantages of using silicone scar sheets for scar reduction is that it tends to work fast for people that it works for. You can start seeing results in generally 4-8 weeks, that amount of time varies with each brand and how your scar reacts to it of course.

Non Surgical Treatments for Keloid Scars

admin — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:52:49 +0000

Non Surgical Treatments for Keloid Scars

The application of mechanical pressure by compression devices is advocated in the treatment of keloid scars. Pressure may theoretically break up collagen bundles and soften the keloid mass; however, therapy must be instituted for long periods (>23 h/d for 6 mo) before significant effect can be achieved.

Unfortunately, many regions of the head and neck are not amenable to pressure application. Silicone sheeting is used to decrease the irritation and pruritus associated with keloids. The proposed mechanism of action involves maintenance of scar hydration and inducement of a subsequent decrease in cytokine release, resulting in less collagen deposition.

Certain authors report great success in keloid regression with this modality. Unfortunately, the general opinion on silicone sheeting does not support significant reduction in the dimensions or pigment characteristics of keloids, although silicone sheeting can be very effective in decreasing pruritus.

Various therapies, including nitrogen mustard, tetroquinone, antihistamines, retinoic acids, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E, and verapamil, have been used with varying degrees of success.

Interferon (IFN) therapy is used because of its ability to reduce collagen synthesis in dermal fibroblasts. Granstein et al. reported a 30% reduction in keloid height after intralesional injections of IFN-gamma 3 times weekly for 3 weeks. As with other treatment modalities, some recurrences are to be expected. IFN has adverse effects, including low-grade fevers, a flulike illness for 48-72 hours after injection, and pain on injection.

Silicone Scar Treatment | Clinically Proven to be Effective

admin — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:57:40 +0000

Silicone Scar Treatment | Clinically Proven to be Effective

A non invasive, easy to use, low risk of side effects, effective scar improvement method

Confirming my own findings, Wikipedia also states silicone gel sheeting having the most widely accepted role in general scar treatment together with steroid injections. Compared to steroid injections silicone scar sheets and gels are considered less invasive, easier to use and with lower risks of side effects.

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.

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admin — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:44:00 +0000

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