Would mederma be effective for fading the redness of an acne scar ? just the discoloration of the scar, would it be helpful ?

Mederma: No good scientific studies show benefit from mederma. I don't recommend it to my patients. Redness from inflammation or scar healing will go away on its own as long as the source of inflammation is gone. I recommend sun block for acute redness to prevent permanent discoloration. Bleaching creams or lasers can be used for chronic discoloration. Best to ask your dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Reducing Acne Scars: Hello, there are a number of ways to minimize the appearance of mild acne scars. Mederma is an over the counter scar treatment, but there are many others, including prescription treaments. If the scars are severe, you may also benefit from dermabrasion or dermaplaning, which are outpatient procedures used to treat deep acne scars.

Yes: But you have to use it 4 times a day for months or don't bother. Wash the skin with a gentle soap, pat dry and rub a tiny amount of gel into the area. If it "pills", you are using too much and wasting it. I like to have patients use a similar priced, silicone gel like nugel which only has to be used twice a day. You an get vascular laser or ipl treatments for the redness too. They help a lot!