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Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Topical Gel

Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Topical Gel 1.76 oz (50 g)

 
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Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Topical Gel, 1.76 oz
 
3.3

(based on 121 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (50)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (18)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (33)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (22)
  • Effective (14)
  • Promotes healing (14)
  • Safe (11)

Cons

  • Messy (5)
  • Doesn't work (3)
  • Harsh (3)

Best Uses

  • Long term use (10)
  • Keep in the medicine cabinet (9)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Parent (7), Novice first aid skills (6), Medical professional (4)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (26)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Mederma saved me from being Scarface!!

About 3 months ago, I had a laceration on my face that required stitches. It was a pretty deep gash, and all the while that I had the stitches in, I was really ...Read complete review

About 3 months ago, I had a laceration on my face that required stitches. It was a pretty deep gash, and all the while that I had the stitches in, I was really concerned about scarring. Sure enough, once the stitches were removed, I had a pretty nasty line across my cheek that I was immediately self-conscious about. Upon the recommendation of both my surgeon and family doctor, I tried Mederma.

Mederma is very easy to use. It suggests application 3 to 5 times a day, and I admittedly took it a little further and applied it at least a half dozen times every day. It's pretty innocuous- apply conservatively and massage it in. My doctor recommended that I massage the gel in with "gentle" force, as it would help break down the scar fibers. It does take a little bit of time to see results-I still apply it daily, but WOW what a difference!! The scar is now barely noticeable, and I am not self-conscious about it in the least! My only regret is that I don't have "before" and "after" pictures to share.

I would highly recommend this product to anyone. The biggest key is BE CONSISTENT with your application and be patient. It delivered what it promised and, to me, was better than advertised.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Seemingly Decent, BUT Be Careful

Okay, so even with all the reviews read - some positive, some negative - I decided to try Mederma because it is the number one doctor recommended treatment for scars (as advertised).Read complete review

Okay, so even with all the reviews read - some positive, some negative - I decided to try Mederma because it is the number one doctor recommended treatment for scars (as advertised).
I have a cat at home, that still has his claws in... so yea, go figure... I have scratches, and scabs , and thus little scars a-l-l over my body. One scar, in particular, really stands out. It's on the uppermost part of my arm, right by my shoulder. People ask me all the time, what happened to my arm... It is that obvious. I therefore decided to attempt to treat the scar, and yes, thought I would give Mederma a try.
I used Mederma for two week until I was forced to stop using it. As I type this review, my entire body is ITCHING, not just where I applied the treatment, but everywhere. Yes, very odd, but true. I have little bumps all over my body (some in clusters, others spread out). They resemble what is commonly known as a heat rash, if anyone is familiar with that. The areas to which I actually applied the Mederma have huge inflammated reddish rashes over them – quite gross looking, really – which itch as well.
I did casually consult with my physician, and she told me that the "rash" definitely seemed like something external (that would be caused by the use of Mederma or something applied to the skin, but that it was nothing to have sleepless nights over, that is, it shouldn't cause any serious health problems). My doctor basically advised me to stop using Mederma, and mentioned to me that there really aren't any products wholly proven to get rid of scars. I know that some people will disagree completely because Mederma, or Vitamin E, or Cocoa Butter, etcetera has worked for them, and I don't disbelieve it. The Mederma was actually making my skin peel, which I can imagine, in effect, was maybe eroding the scarred tissue to promote new and healthy skin to regenerate. So undoubtedly, this product seems to work at minimizing or reducing the appearance of scars. Note well also, that the area around my scar got lighter. I have to say that this isn't particularly attractive on a person with darker complexion like myself, because, in my case, the discolored skin was practically as noticeable as the scar itself... Not a good outcome, however my husband did say that my scar appeared lighter as well, but this might have just been purely psychological.
I've stopped using Mederma for almost two full days now, and my skin still itches, and the little pimples are still very visible and still very much there – sliding your hand over them is the worst, because they feel so much worse than they really look. If the itching doesn't subside and/or if the pimples don't go away within a week, I will most definitely seek out my doctor for her professional help.
I will not, not recommend Mederma, because it might have worked wonders for my scars, if it weren't for my skin's severe reaction to it. But, I will caution those interested to test the product on a very small area of skin for at least a few days, to make sure there is no negative reaction to it, before applying it all over.
I read somewhere that there is supposedly a money back guarantee on Mederma, so I am going to seek out more information on that to hopefully get my money back for this product that I will definitely not be using again.

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4.0

I've been using this ...

By Anonymous

from Undisclosed

Comments about Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Topical Gel, 1.76 oz:

I've been using this product almost faithfully 2-3 times a day for 2 months and I have to say I see a major difference in the stretch marks on my breast. The depth of the marks is less deep, and they feel more like the rest of the skin there barely visible. I would recommend it to anyone, but you have to use it everyday if you want to see some type of result. It is a bit pricy, but it is well worth it!!

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2.0

Ugh! This stuff itches. ...

By Anonymous

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Comments about Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Topical Gel, 1.76 oz:

Ugh! This stuff itches. Well it was worse for me, because I had to apply it to my face. Even though it is said not to apply near my eye, my scar was a bit near my eye. The gel has an awful smell. It wasn't foul but you can't imagine the irritation I had. I had this sweet smelling gel on my face and it itched, but I couldn't scratch it. Even after the gel is done there is still this irritation on my face. The scar is fading though.

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5.0

This is the only scar ...

By Therese

from Dearborn Heights, MI

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Comments about Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Topical Gel, 1.76 oz:

This is the only scar therapy product that I will use. I have had many surgeries to remove moles, etc. My scars, if left untreated, have a tendency to become very thick and raised and red. If I start to use Mederma as soon as the sutures are removed, the scar blends in with the normal color of my skin and it is flat and not raised and hardly noticeable. I love the smell; it is very pleasant. You must use the product according to package directions. As for the price, this product goes a long way, which makes it less expensive than other scar therapy products. I can't recommend this product enough!

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4.0

This works mainly for ...

By Anonymous

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Comments about Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Topical Gel, 1.76 oz:

This works mainly for raised scars. I used it on a huge surgery scar on my knee and after several months, the scar has faded considerably and is barely noticeable from afar. Obviously, not a miracle cream (scars can't just disappear instantly), but this really helped make the scar less raised and less apparent.

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4.0

I was in a car accident ...

By Surfette715

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Comments about Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Topical Gel, 1.76 oz:

I was in a car accident and had six stitches just above my right eye. I used Mederma twice a day (if I used more it began to itch) with some hydrocortisone, and it worked perfectly. It's not a miracle medicine! But it did help and now 7 months later, not as quite as noticeable but still there. Nothing a bit of makeup can't cover.

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1.0

I wouldn't recommend this ...

By Anonymous

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Comments about Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Topical Gel, 1.76 oz:

I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone. I tried it on a scar that I have from a surgery, and it didn't do anything. I rubbed it in 5-6 times a day and it still didn't do anything. Don't waste your money on this product.

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2.0

The texture, though it ...

By Connie

from Oakland, CA

Comments about Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Topical Gel, 1.76 oz:

The texture, though it feels thin, is surprisingly emollient, and it seems like it could really do the job, but only if you are very diligent and remember to apply it frequently and to really rub the product in. The reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because there is no way to really know if this is working. Along that same point, I also think it is too expensive. And the final reason why I'm rating this product so low, and most importantly, is because an aloe vera plant is *so much cheaper*! Not only has it been proven to directly aid tissue regeneration, it's a fraction of the cost of Mederma, and it grows very easily in a pot, even inside your home or apartment, and nothing can compare to the proven benefits of natural, freshly picked, widely available, incredibly value-priced aloe vera plant.

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2.0

I bought a tube of ...

By Stacy

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Comments about Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Topical Gel, 1.76 oz:

I bought a tube of Mederma about six months ago to try on a few of my scars and stretch marks thinking it would make them appear less. After six months of using this, I see a little bit of difference in my scars and no difference in my stretch marks. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone. It's way too expensive for something that doesn't work.

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4.0

I decided to try this ...

By Anonymous

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Comments about Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Topical Gel, 1.76 oz:

I decided to try this product a year after having my twins. I have stretch marks on my abdomen and legs. I began using this product about a month ago (very skeptical) and cannot believe the results. I was always told there is no resolution for stretch marks...well here it is! Only negative, I think it smells horrible, but it is something I can overlook.

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5.0

This has really softened ...

By Louis

from Undisclosed

Comments about Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Topical Gel, 1.76 oz:

This has really softened some of my acne scars, better than expensive laser treatments I have tried. You MUST RUB it in for it to work, and use it 3 or 4 times a day to see results!

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