KELO-COTE Silicone Scar Gel, 15g

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Scars are a natural part of life, and there’s nothing that says you can’t have a scar—or five. But some scars are more noticeable than others. If you have a mark on your skin and it bothers you, it makes sense to want to try one of the best scar creams to try to clear it up. Medhi, B. et al. (2013). Efficacy and safety of an advanced formula silicone gel for prevention of post-operative scars. Dermatol Ther, 3(2): 157-167. I am also impressed by the long-lasting effects of this Scar Gel. It continues to work diligently, even after it has fully absorbed into the skin. This means that I can apply it once a day and trust that it will continue to deliver its healing benefits throughout the day. Side Effects: I experienced the occasional itchiness, but the more serious side effect was that the area where I applied Mederma turned slightly darker in color (discoloration) For example, people with a family history of keloids are more likely to develop keloids themselves (1/3 of people with keloids have a first-degree relative with keloids).

AM | PM: Kelo-cote is effective 24 hours a day with twice daily application. Treatment duration will vary from person to person and from scar to scar. Individual results will vary. Recommended duration of treatment is 60-90 days. CookieYes sets this cookie to record the default button state of the corresponding category and the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Control Group: in this study, the control scars were left completely untreated. This is an extremely low benchmark and even then, the test group only surpassed the control group after 4 weeks of treatment. I'd be more convinced if the control scars were treated with at least a moisturizer as keeping scars hydrated improves wound healing. In any case, I personally didn't see a tremendous improvement in scar appearance, however, my hypertrophic scars and keloids are very mature (5+ years) and occur in high-risk areas like the presternum (upper chest) which are notoriously less responsive to topical treatments. Kelo-Cote Scar Gel is a silicone-based gel that has been clinically proven to help flatten and soften new and existing scars, up to 4 years old, caused by injuries, surgery or burns. Keto-Cote can be used anywhere on the body including the face, it is suitable for even the most sensitive skin types and can be used under makeup and suncream.

How does Kelo-Cote Scar Gel work?

The brand has been owned by different companies in the past, including its original inventor, Advanced Bio-Technologies, followed by Enaltus, Sinclair Pharma, and Alliance Pharma. EFFECTIVE SCAR PREVENTION: >80% of patients rated Kelo-cote's patented technology effectiveness as good/very good on a wide range of scars. Sepehrmanesh M, Komp Dermatologie 2006;1:30-32 Scar Contractures - Most common after a burn. The skin contracts causing tightness that can restrict movement around the scar. KELO-COTE® scar serum with SPF 30 can be used on scars resulting from trauma, pregnancy stretch marks, surgery and burns. It can also be used to reduce the appearance of keloids.

Silicone gel sheets have been used since the 1980’s to help with scarring. Self-drying silicone gel is relatively new on the market but is more convenient than the sheets (sheets are often difficult to use on certain areas like joints and required more maintenance) [1]. Silicone is considered one of the the first-line prophylactic and treatment option for hypertrophic scars and keloids [6]. There aren’t any large enough high quality studies done, but there is enough evidence for a lot of health care professionals to make recommendation to use silicone. Here are a few studies (if you’re interested!): Kelo-Cote is a brand of silicone-based products (primarily silicone gels and a silicone spray), that are used to treat hypertrophic scars and keloids from burns, surgery, wounds, and acne.Silicone gel is easy to apply and is less intensive than other therapies such as pressure dressings, surgery, injections, and laser treatment [8]. How Do You Use Kelo-Cote Scar Gel?