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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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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Most amazing thing ever. ...

By Andrea

from Chicago, IL

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

Most amazing thing ever. I used it on new acne scars for 2 says, applying 3-4 times just like it says, and the scars were already virtually disappearing. Even made an old scar on my hand begin to fade quickly.

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5.0

I started using Mederma a ...

By Jessica

from Undisclosed

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

I started using Mederma a month ago.I have strech marks on my stomach from having twins 8 years ago. I just recently started working out and wanted to use something to fade away my strech marks, and I think that mederma hows help the appearance. I will continue to use it. And of course not everyone will get the same results, everyone's different...But I'm happy to say that it has worked for me.

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4.0

I've used this stuff for ...

By april

from MIAMI, FL

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

I've used this stuff for a couple of years now. Mederma is not a miracle worker on major scars, but this stuff works great on pimple scars and new breakouts. It also works well on enlarged pores--I love it. Since I've lived in Miami, my pores have gotten bigger. I wash my face and rub it in well right before I go to sleep. After a few days, my face looks clearer and smoother. It does tingle and itch a little, but for me that means it's working. Believe it or not, I just finished my first tube since I began using it. Hope this helps.

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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

I love Mederma! I use it ...

By Anonymous

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

I love Mederma! I use it for my acne scars. After applying the gel 3-4 times a day for two weeks, people were complimenting me on what used to be horribly scarred skin. Also, Mederma somehow prevents new acne from forming! Yayy!!!

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5.0

I had knee surgery ...

By Bonnie K

from Hephzibah, GA

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

I had knee surgery 05/31/06. The scar from the incision is 4 inches long. I began using Mederma 2-3 times a day on it as soon as the scab was gone. The scar is a light pink, but better than that (as I know color will fade with time anyway) is that the scar is smooth -very smooth. I will continue using on scar for several months and post end results. As for old scars, I would not expect this to work on scars that are years old. I would think that after that much time, the skin has set and you would have to have new surgery or a chemical treatment to change the scar and THEN use Mederma... but that's just me guessing. The only thing I'm SURE of is that the stuff works wonderfully on brand new scars!

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5.0

This stuff is AMAZING. I ...

By Anonymous

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

This stuff is AMAZING. I think it's true that it's not going to be as effective on older scars, but I researched it before I had to get a mole removed from my ear. I started using it the day I got the stitches out. I followed the directions (I think they said to use the product 3-4 times a day) and within a few weeks, the scar was almost invisible. Really. I was so self-concious after the surgery, but now I wear my hair up all the time. Definitely worth the cost.

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4.0

I'm shocked that this ...

By Kate

from Lansing, MI

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

I'm shocked that this product is rated so low... I absolutely love it, but it's possible that it doesn't work that great on deep scars. I have been using it for acne and post-acne darkening and red blotches. It's really helped me, and I would recommend it to others with adult acne.

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1.0

I would have given a zero ...

By Anonymous

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

I would have given a zero star if I could; this stuff simply don't work at all. I tried 3 tubes to see if it would heal or make my scar better, but it didn't do anything at all. It has a nice smell, but that's it. Doesn't clear scars, doesn't help scars. What a waste of money, save your money and buy vitamin E oil base bottle which suppose to work wonders and heal even make scars look better.

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1.0

Don't waste any money on ...

By Anonymous

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

Don't waste any money on this product. I didn't have any luck with it. I talked to my dermatologist and he said that the scars would fade by themselves, and there are no magic creams out there that speed up the process. He did say to wear sunscreen, because UV rays definitely inhibit the fading process. (In fact, that's the reason why many plastic surgeons won't do procedures during the summer, because your scars won't heal if you're tanning on the beach.) So everyone wear your sunscreen!!

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1.0

I really did not expect ...

By Monica J

from New York, NY

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

I really did not expect this product to work but I was hopeful and tried it anyway. I have a scar from an animal bite. I used half the tube and nothing. I have had good results from using raw shea butter.

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