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Curad Scar Therapy, Silicone Pads

Curad Scar Therapy, Silicone Pads 21 ea

 
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Curad Scar Therapy, Silicone Pads, 21 ea
 
3.4

(based on 60 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (23)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (14)

63%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (12)
  • Promotes healing (11)
  • Effective (10)
  • Safe (9)

Cons

  • Doesn't work (5)
  • Difficult to use (3)

Best Uses

  • Long term use (4)
  • Keep in the medicine cabinet (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Parent (8), Novice first aid skills (5), CPR trained (4), Medical professional (3)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (17)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Guaranteed to work.

I found out that cortisone injections are costly as well as a laser treatment. I have a keloid scar on my chest that is as wide as pencil and as long as your two front...Read complete review

I found out that cortisone injections are costly as well as a laser treatment. I have a keloid scar on my chest that is as wide as pencil and as long as your two front teeth. I've been using this for at least 8 years because my scar is scar tissue that continues to grow. It's becoming flatter and smoother. I can't live without this product until my scar is gone. It no longer hurts. It's no longer red. I use it daily. Cut to the size of your scar and apply. Wash it with soap and water daily.
Let it dry on a wash cloth and reapply on the cleaned scar. One scar pad will last me about 2 in a half weeks. Body heat will cause it to peel around the edges and it may not last as long. Once it easily falls off and no longer adheres, apply a new one.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

it's a sad, sad, day...

I first used this product in 2007 after an unfortunate fall left me with a gash over my left eye/brow--this happened to be while i was traveling alone in paris, so i ...Read complete review

I first used this product in 2007 after an unfortunate fall left me with a gash over my left eye/brow--this happened to be while i was traveling alone in paris, so i had no control over where i was taken and treated, i was very concerned about scarring on my face.

fortunately, my home doctor confirmed that the stitches were more than adequate, esp given the circumstances. (that is, my not being able to request a plastic surgeon who would do a seamless job.).

he did suggest that i use this scar treatmen to minimize the appearance. the formula for Curad's Scar Therapy at that time was excellent, professional grade, and adhered better than many used in hospitals---at least for its self-adhering properties (not always necessary for some surgical use when recovery limits activity).

i could wear the Curad all day w/o worry of it coming loose and losing benefits; it was also almost unnoticeable, and lasted more than one day. Added benefit, it turns out: dries up latent blemishes before they can rise to the surface!

fast forward 3 years, March 2010 when i got a gash on my nose. steri-strips (fabulous things) until the wound closed, then i enthusiasatically retrieved my remaining Curad Scar Therapy strips. As before, they worked great! even more important for this injury , which was much more visible.

I used up my former box and ordered a new one--naivley optimistic about the 'new, improved' product. It is truly terrible. It adheres only marginally better than your average scotch tape. which is to say not at all. Perhaps it would work well on an area of the body that is completely flat, doesn't move much, and secretes zero body oils. i certainly can't think of any place like that on my active self, so this stuff is the pits.

as far as the moisture transferring properties go, basic blister band aids by different drugstore brands achieve similar effects as the former curad product, though their thinkness makes them less pliable and less sightly. fortunately, a couple of those products match my skin tone well, so i've continued to where those--both on my diminishing scare, and elsewhere on my face for its drawing properties. haven't had a blemish since!

summary: don't by this stuff. complete waste of $ until curad steps up the quality to where it was before. as of now, enormously disappointing.

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5.0

Definitely "calmed"the scar

By MG

from Santa Monica

describe yourself Novice First Aid Skills

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Curad Scar Therapy, Silicone Pads, 21 ea:

      To improve the look of a scar right after surgery

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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      5.0

      This works!!

      By nylza

      from San Diego, CA

      describe yourself CPR Trained, Medical Professional, Parent

      Pros

      • Almost flawless scar
      • Easy To Use
      • Effective
      • Promotes Healing
      • Safe

      Cons

      • Sticky when removing it

      Best Uses

      • For wounds that may scar

      Comments about Curad Scar Therapy, Silicone Pads, 21 ea:

      I was attacked by a dog and got a huge bite on my forearm. In fact, the dog had my skin in his mouth tugging and pulling back on it, and his teeth went through my skin. When I went to the ER the nurse irrigated it with saline and it gushed out from the other side of the hole. She said there would be a permanent scar. For the first few weeks the scar was horrible looking. So I went to Walmart and found the Curad scar therapy to help heal the scar. At first it was dark and raised. Today the scar is nonapparent because of the Curad. With continued use and patience this product works.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Excellent product

      By PK Tibbs

      from IL

      See all my reviews

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Effective
      • Promotes Healing

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Scar repair

        Comments about Curad Scar Therapy, Silicone Pads, 21 ea:

        I've been using this for a few weeks on 2 keloid scars. The improvement is remarkable. The smaller scar is now flat with my skin and quite light. The larger scar has lightened and is less raised. I'm so happy I tried this product. One tip - when cutting the strip, larger pieces stick better.

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        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Best scar treatment

        By Manuel

        from San Juan, PR

        describe yourself Parent

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Effective
        • Promotes Healing
        • Safe

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Long Term Use

          Comments about Curad Scar Therapy, Silicone Pads, 21 ea:

          Post op scar treatment

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

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          (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          I'm afraid to try it.

          By B

          from Palm City, Fl

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            Cons

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                Comments about Curad Scar Therapy, Silicone Pads, 21 ea:

                Several years ago I tried Curad Scar Therapy and it was great, but that was before it became new and improved. When I went to buy it again, years later for another scar, I was so disappointed to find it was not available any more. I had no choice but to buy another brand by Dr. Blaine's which was horrible. There was no tape and you had to reuse the same pad. It was gross. The reason I mention this is because, I fear the so-called new and improved Curad will be the same as Dr. Blaine's brand, a waste. However, I was going to give it a try, but after reading it's reviews I'm even more fearful. The real reason I'm writing this is to tell CURAD to PLEASE BRING BACK THE OLD SCAR THERAPY!! IT WORKED! WHY CHANGE A GOOD THING?!?

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

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                5.0

                Works wonders!

                By Missy

                from New York

                describe yourself Novice First Aid Skills, Parent

                See all my reviews

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Effective
                • Promotes Healing
                • Safe

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Curad Scar Therapy, Silicone Pads, 21 ea:

                    The second day I used a pad, I saw and felt the new scar staring to get soft. I use a pad round the clock and change it daily, massaging the scar for about 5 minutes between pad changes. It's been about 2 weeks now since I started using the pads and the scar is almost totally soft and has faded quite a bit. I'll continue to use the Curad pads for at least a month till I return to my doctor. I'm very impressed! I don't know how these work, but they definitely do the trick. One note, I tried putting part of a pad on an old carpal tunnel scar, but it didn't stick to the palm of my hand very well. Other areas of the body, they stick perfectly!

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal

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                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    1.0

                    Very Bad Quality

                    By Filka

                    from Madison, WI

                    Pros

                      Cons

                      • DON"T Stay PUT
                      • Ineffective

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Curad Scar Therapy, Silicone Pads, 21 ea:

                        Hello, AllI usually never write any comments, but this time I decided to write one. I've been using the Curad Silicone Pads for two years on my scar after my fall. It was given to me by my friend to try and she had just a few left. Surprisingly they worked, [...] My impressions, considering I've tried everything on the market out there for scar treatment and also used them (the old version of Curad) for two years:They are PAPER-THIN (yes, they are less conspicuous than the old version but because of that they are REALLY HARD TO SEPARATE from the paper they are glued on, hard to see)The main thing: I don't know how they expect them to be worn for 12 hours straight but these ones DIDN'T STAY PUT even over night. I found it in my bed in the morning...let alone showering with it or something like that...That's the main thing. They need to STAY PUT, so that they form a natural barrier between the outside and your skin that promotes healing...Anyway, I've already called the company and complained..They are looking into that, I filled the appropriate form and requested them to make the old ones, with the same quality. You, guys, need to do the same!!! Otherwise, how would they know, that we are not happy with the product? Thank you.

                        • Primary use:
                        • Personal

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                        (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Curid Scar Therapy Silicone Pads

                        By Margaret

                        from Hurst, TX

                        describe yourself Novice First Aid Skills, Parent

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use
                        • Promotes Healing

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Quick Fix

                          Comments about Curad Scar Therapy, Silicone Pads, 21 ea:

                          Seems easier to use than the sample given by my physician. Company said it was taken off the market for awhile and had just come back on. I am in the process of using it now.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Personal

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                          (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          5.0

                          SCAR THERAPY

                          By ROGUE

                          from NJ

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Effective
                          • Promotes Healing
                          • Safe

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Curad Scar Therapy, Silicone Pads, 21 ea:

                              Used for nerve repair surgery of left hand middle finger

                              • Primary use:
                              • Personal

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                              (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              1.0

                              not effective, would not recommend

                              By gnillo

                              from USA

                              describe yourself Novice First Aid Skills

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                              Pros

                                Cons

                                • Ineffective

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about Curad Scar Therapy, Silicone Pads, 21 ea:

                                  I purchased this item to help with a scar after removal of my appendix. after moths of use, there has been no change at all in the way my scar looks. It is still red and ugly. Back to the drawing board. I Do NOT reccommend this product.

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