Best Scar Treatment – ScarAway Silicone Sheets

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Guilford, Connecticut, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) September 20, 2010 -- There are numerous products available over the counter that are marketed for the purpose of reducing the appearance of scars.

Which of these products are proven most effective for treating scars?

The answer is Silicone sheeting, which until recently, was available only through doctors.

Now ScarAway brings this professional grade silicone sheeting direct to the consumer for easy at-home use.

The effectiveness and safety of silicone sheeting for the treatment and prevention of scars is supported by an abundance of clinical studies.

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There have been more controlled clinical trials performed on the treatment of scars using Silicone Gel Sheeting than most other methods.1

“the treated scars were improved significantly at 4, 8, and 12 weeks, compared with both their own treatment value and the control scars”2

• “We conclude that this simple method of treating hypertrophic scar is efficacious, even in relatively chronic cases.”2

• “Keloids and hypertrophic scars in children are effectively treated with silicone gel sheeting.”3

• “Topical silicone gel sheeting is an effective method for the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars.” 4

• For treatment of scars, “First-line therapy is silicone sheeting”5

Silicone gel sheeting is the only non-invasive option for which evidence-based recommendations have been made for both scar treatment and prevention.

“Overall, the success rate (somewhat improved to greatly improved) for the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars is high (95%).”6

1. Mustoe TA, Cooter RD, Gold MH, et al. International Clinical Recommendations on scar management. Plast Reconstr Surg 2002;110:560-71
2. Ahn ST, Monafo W, Mustoe TA Surgery 1989 Oct, 106 4:781-786
3. Laude TA ;Current Opinion Pediatrics, 1996 Aug 8 4: 381-385

4. Gold MH / Journal of Dermatology - Surgical Oncology Topical Silicone Gel Sheeting in the Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids:A Dermatological Experience 1993; 19:912-916
5. Tønseth KA, Tindholdt TT, Solberg US, Busic V, Mesic H, Begic A Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2003 Nov 6;123(21):3033-5
6. Dockery GL, Nilson RZ. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 1994 Mar-Apr; 33 2:110 Treatment of Hypertrophic and Keloid Scars with Silastic Gel Sheeting.

The Pharmacy Times continuing education course entitled Contemporary Options for the Management of Scars recognizes silicone sheeting as the topical scar product with the strongest clinical evidence for both treating and preventing scars.
Over and above all other creams, lotions, and pads.

Clinical Findings and overall efficacy of silicone sheeting:

Strong Clinical evidence of effectiveness in preventing and treating scars, including abnormal scars.”

Of the 8 Types of Topical Scar Products addressed in this course material, Silicone sheeting is listed as the treatment with the strongest clinical evidence for both treating and preventing scars.

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Vitamin E Myth or Miracle?

Over the years, vitamin E has been anointed the super-hero of home remedies. Popular culture seems to hold the belief that vitamin E can improve the appearance of or even heal everything from burns to scars to stretch marks. Vitamin E is so widely accepted in the skin care industry that it is a common ingredient in a variety of topical formulas from moisturizers to shaving gels to anti-aging products.
When it comes to fading scars, however, there is little evidence to support these beliefs.

Over the past several years, numerous clinical studies have failed to prove conclusively that vitamin E can positively impact the appearance of a scar.
A large 1986 study published in The Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation selected some burn victims to apply vitamin E to their scars and others to use a difference topical cream. The appearance of the scars in the vitamin E group did not improve.1

A 1999 University of Miami double-blind study had post-surgery patients apply two different preparations (one with vitamin E and one without) to separate halves of their scars for four weeks. Subsequent evaluation of the scars by patients, investigators and an independent observer showed no cosmetic improvement on either side.

In some cases in this study, topical vitamin E actually worsened the cosmetic appearance of scars.2

An article entitled “Innovations in Scar Prevention and Management” published in the March 2010 issue of Dermatology Times also cites the study, reiterating its author’s findings that “Keeping the body’s natural healing ability in mind, dermatologists should know that some scar therapies are a waste of time and money. Breaking vitamin E capsules on scars to minimize their appearance, for example, has shown no benefit in studies and can cause allergic reactions.”3

Several other studies support these findings. A study entitled “Management of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars” conducted in August 2009 at West Virginia University concluded that “despite the popularity of over-the-counter herb-based creams, the evidence for their use is mixed, and there is little evidence that vitamin E is helpful.”4

In a July 2006 article on “Vitamin E for treating children’s scars” conducted at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario Dipen Khoosal and Ran D. Goldman, M.D. stated that “several anecdotal reports have suggested that topical use of vitamin E cream can reduce scar formation. Current evidence from the literature, however, does not support that proposition. In fact, studies report some adverse effects with use of vitamin E. Further research is needed before application of vitamin E cream becomes the standard of care.”5

1. Jenkins M, Alexander JW, MacMillan BG, et al. Failure of topical steroids and vitamin E to reduce postoperative scar formation following reconstructive surgery. J Burn Care Rehabil 1986 Jul-Aug;7(4):309-12.
2. Baumann LS, Spencer J. The effects of topical vitamin E on the cosmetic appearance of scars. Dermatol Surg 1999;25:311-315.
3. Spencer J. Innovations in scar prevention, management continue to expand. Dermatol Times; 2010 Mar
4. Juckett G. Management of Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars. Am Fam Physician - 1-AUG-2009; 80(3): 253-60

5. Khoosal D, Goldman RD. Vitamin E for treating children's scars. Does it help reduce scarring? Can Fam Physician 2006 Jul;52:855-6.


Onion Extract
Numerous scientific studies in humans and animals have been done on onion extract, one of the main ingredients in Mederma.. All of these studies showed no benefit 1-3. In fact Mederma did not provide any better results than plain petroleum gel (Vaseline®)4 for scar redness, thickness,itchiness, and pain, or overall scar appearance.

Below are excerpts from studies and articles that concluded that onion extract, the active ingredient in Mederma, WAS NOT EFFECTIVE for scars.

"Topical onion gel extract was ineffective in improving scar erythema and pruritus in our patients" 1

“In summary, despite the wide use of onion extract by patients, there is no evidence that it is beneficial in improving hypertrophic scars.”5

“the onion extract gel did not improve scar cosmesis or symptomatology when compared with a petrolatum-based ointment.”4

"Currently accepted conservative treatments of hypertrophic scars are limited to steroid injections, radiation therapy, and silicone occlusive therapy.
However, the use of Mederma for these problematic lesions has become quite prevalent in the clinical setting.

Little scientific evidence exists to support the efficacy of this product in reducing hypertrophic scars."2

1. Jackson BA, Shelton AJ. Pilot study evaluating topical onion extract as treatment for postsurgical scars. Dermatol Surg 1999;25:267-269.
2. Saulis AS, Mogford JH, Mustoe TA. Effect of Mederma on hypertrophic scarring in the rabbit ear model. Plast Reconstruct Surg 2002;110:177-183.
3. Clarke LF, Baker B, Trahan C, et al. A prospective double-blinded study of Mederma skin care vs. placebeo for post-traumatic scar reduction. Cosmetic Dermatol 1999;19-28.

4. Chung VQ, Kelly L, Marra D, et al. Onion extract gel versus petrolatum emollient on new surgical scars: a prospective double-blinded study. Dermatol Surg 2006;32:193-197.
5. Zurada JM, Kriegel D, Davis IC. Topical treatments for hypertrophic scars. J Am Acad Dermatol 2006 Dec;55(6):1024-31.

Topical Steroids
Studies have concluded that topical steroids are not effective in improving the appearance of scars.

Jenkins M, Alexander JW, MacMillan BG, et al. Failure of topical steroids and vitamin E to reduce postoperative scar formation following reconstructive surgery. J Burn Care Rehabil. 1986 Jul-Aug;7(4):309-12.
"No beneficial effect of either vitamin E or topical steroid could be demonstrated."

A qualified dermatologist can help you decide which scar removal treatment is right for you. The appearance of most scars can be significantly improved in appearance with the use of ScarAway Silicone sheets. Treatment with Silicone sheets such as ScarAway is the gold standard for non-invasive scar treatment. Scar appearance may also be improved through one or more cosmetic or surgical procedures such as dermabrasion, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and steroid injections, or scar revision surgery. After scar revision surgery, your dermatologist or plastic surgeon may also recommend scar management with ScarAway silicone sheets to reduce scar visibility and pain.

Interviews with Board Certified Dermatologist and Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgeon, Edgar F. Fincher., MD, PhD can be arranged by contacting Megan Brown
megan@lightyearsahead.com

More information can be found online at http://www.MyScarAway.com

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