silicone gel sheet

Introduction

Hydrogel dressing. (sheet)

Indications

• treatment of scars (not useful for keloids)

Dosage

Must be worn 12-24 hours/day for > 8 weeks

May be washed, dried & re-used for several days

Mechanism of action

• hydration of wound
• inhibition of fibroblast activity

More general terms

• hydrogel dressing

More specific terms

• Cica-Care
• Mepiform
• Neosporin Scar solution
• ReJuveness

Additional terms

• silicone bandage