Question 1

what is the best derm scar treatment?

Accepted Answer

Can try these: Mederma and vit e gel caps used as topical treatments can potentially help decrease scarring.  Both are available over-the-counter.

Question 2

how does aquaphor compare to mederma for  scar treatment?

Accepted Answer

Niether work: Niether product helps with scarring and Mederma sometimes causes irritation.  Depending on the scar there are multiple treatment options but topicals alone will not do it.

Question 3

which scar treatment that you can buy without a prescription is the best?

Accepted Answer

Scar: Best scar treatment without paying any money is to use a lotion that can be found around your house most likely and perform scar massage. Gentle pressure over the scar. It helps to remodel the collagen within the scar.

Question 4

what is an effective scar treatment for a minor burn? hoping for good results.

Accepted Answer

Can try these: Aloe can help with healing from burns.  Mederma and vit e gel caps are also used as topical treatments can potentially help decrease scarring.  All are available over-the-counter or in a garden/flower shop.

Question 5

what kind of scar treatment is available out there?

Accepted Answer

Can try these: Mederma and vit e gel caps used as topical treatments can potentially help decrease scarring.  Both are available over-the-counter.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: scar treatment?

Accepted Answer

A spectrum of choice: Scar treatment can be defined as any intervention performed on a scar. This can vary from simple treatments such as topical massage or tape or silicone gel sheeting/ointment proceeding up to progressively more aggressive and invasive treatments ranging from external energy application (ultrasound, laser, light, radifrequency, etc) up to injections, radiation therapy, surgery and many more options.

Question 7

does scar treatment oil really work?

Accepted Answer

We don't know: While Mederma is especially formulated for scars, it really hasn't been compared to other products in well-designed controlled studies. In my opinion, there are other products like my grandma's favorite, cocoa butter, which work (some people think it's not even what you put on it, but simply the act of rubbing something moisturizing into the scar).  But scientists like studies not opinions.

Question 8

can you tell me how the laser scar treatment works?

Accepted Answer

Resurfacing: There are several aspects first reducing the red color , second attempting to shrink  the scar and resurface it so it is not as raised from the normal skin.

Question 9

is it possible to clone ones skin and use it for scar treatment?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: There is a new product that has been available for a few months called laviv (azficel).  The technique involves taking small 3mm skin samples from behind the ear, sending them to a lab, growing up the cells (fibroblasts) for 3 months, then sending them back to be injected into the nasolabial folds/wrinkles. Results are good.  I suspect it may become available to deal with scar treatment.

Question 10

switching scar treatment to mederma. do i have to wait a period of time before applying the new treatment?

Accepted Answer

See package insert: Instructions are included.  More importantly, note that mederma and the majority of topical treatment for scars have been shown to have no improvement on normal wound healing, (but it won't hurt.)  vitamin e and massage have some very week evidence of benefit. Protection from the sun is the thing that has shown the most benefit- use and reapply good sunblock  during the first year of healing.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Itchy scar treatment

A member asked:

What is the best derm scar treatment?

A member asked:

How does aquaphor compare to mederma for scar treatment?

A member asked:

Which scar treatment that you can buy without a prescription is the best?

A member asked:

What is an effective scar treatment for a minor burn? hoping for good results.

A member asked:

What kind of scar treatment is available out there?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: scar treatment?

A member asked:

Does scar treatment oil really work?

A member asked:

Can you tell me how the laser scar treatment works?

A member asked:

Is it possible to clone ones skin and use it for scar treatment?

A member asked:

Switching scar treatment to mederma. do i have to wait a period of time before applying the new treatment?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?