Question 1

hey doc!
can i use mederma and scarguard at a same day daily? like scarguard in the morning and mederma at night???

Accepted Answer

SURE: both are "harmless"... I prefer Vitamin E (squeezed from a gelcap)

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Dr Z

Question 2

i have a 1st degree dark colored burn. some of the scab has fallen off (day 4). can i start using mederma or scarguard & apply makeup for work only?

Accepted Answer

Mederma on burn: You don't have to worry about treating the scar with such products until the scab falls off.

Question 3

will mederma help my skin?

Accepted Answer

Can improve scars: but not for routine skin care

Question 4

does mederma work on keratosis?

Accepted Answer

Not a fan of Mederma: I do not recommend Mederma as I have not seen the benefits of treatment. It needs to be applied 4 times a day which is not practical for the typical individual. Furthermore the true science is lacking.

Question 5

does your skin flake with mederma?

Accepted Answer

Rare: I have never seen that happen nor have i heard of anyone reporting flaking with mederma.

Question 6

does mederma work for stretch marks?

Accepted Answer

Stretch: Stretch marks are years in the dermis and are not addressed through application of creams.

Question 7

does mederma work fpr dermatofibroma?

Accepted Answer

Not a scar: Mederma is proposed for scar improvement.  A dermatofibroma is a benign tumor which originates in the deeper layer of the skin, the dermis and extends upwards.  Nothing short of surgery will remove a dermatofibroma.

Question 8

why does mederma flake off my face after i apply?

Accepted Answer

RUB IN WELL: In order for Mederma or other scar therapy creams to work you have to actually rub it in really well to help smooth out the scar. Make sure that the area that you are applying it to is clean and dry.

Question 9

i've used mederma and area is red will it be permanent?

Accepted Answer

Not much research: There is very little good research to support the use of Mederma. See a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon.

Question 10

im using mederma and want to know what the side effects are?

Accepted Answer

Mederma: There are usually no side effects from mederma, unless you are sensitive to one of the components in it--which might result in a rash.  It is mostly used for elevated scars with +/- results for most people.

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Mederma vs scarguard

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Hey doc! can i use mederma and scarguard at a same day daily? like scarguard in the morning and mederma at night???

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I have a 1st degree dark colored burn. some of the scab has fallen off (day 4). can i start using mederma or scarguard & apply makeup for work only?

A member asked:

Will mederma help my skin?

A member asked:

Does mederma work on keratosis?

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Does your skin flake with mederma?

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Does mederma work for stretch marks?

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Does mederma work fpr dermatofibroma?

A member asked:

Why does mederma flake off my face after i apply?

A member asked:

I've used mederma and area is red will it be permanent?

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Im using mederma and want to know what the side effects are?

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