Under the direction of the authors, medical writing, and editorial support was provided by Robert A Furlong PhD and David P Figgitt PhD, ISMPP CMPP, Content Ed Net, with funding from Menarini Singapore. Both the silicone gel sheets and silicone fabric sheets are available in various sizes that include Dermatix Silicone Gel 15g, Dermatix Silicone Gel Dressings Sheet Clear 4cm x 13cm, Dermatix Silicone Gel Dressings Sheet Clear 13cm x 13cm, Dermatix Silicone Gel Dressings Sheet Fabric 4cm x 13cm, and Dermatix Silicone Gel Dressings Sheet Fabric 13cm x 13cm.

It's quickly and easily absorbed and works by replacing lost moisture and forming a protective barrier, leaving your skin feeling soft and comfortable again.Evidence-based guidelines for scar management in Asian patients recommend first-line silicone-based products. Dermatix is for external use only to treat scars on unbroken skin that is no longer scabbed or bleeding. All named authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors criteria for authorship for this article, take responsibility for the integrity of the work as a whole, and have given their approval for this version to be published. There were no side effects found when this type of Silicone Gel was used and patient compliance was satisfactory.

Dermatix has been shown to flatten, soften and smooth scars, relieve the itching and discomfort of scars as well as reduce the discolouration associated with scars. This transparent gel dries quickly to flatten and soften scar tissue, effectively fading dark, red or angry scars.Topical silicone products (sheeting or gel) have been shown to be effective for scar management for over 30 years 21, 22 and guidelines recommend silicone gel as the first-line prophylactic and treatment option for hypertrophic scars and keloid. Any information given on this site may not necessarily be current or take your own individual health situation into account. You should consult your doctor if you think you may have a health problem or before you start taking a new medicine.

A specialist in burns and plastic surgery recommended starting treatment as early as possible in patients with burn wounds, within 7 days after the injury, and continuation for 3 months. In wound healing, dehydration of an immature stratum corneum can occur, leading to the stimulation of keratinocytes, which release cytokines that in turn activate dermal fibroblasts.A 90-day comparative prospective study showed that both Dermatix silicone gel and silicone gel sheeting reduced symptoms of itching, irritation, and skin maceration in abnormal scarring, but patients rated Dermatix silicone gel as easier to use. There was also unanimous agreement that early use of Dermatix Ultra Kids helps prevent scar formation in children, with regular twice-daily use producing visible results after 1 week. The clinicians who treated these patients are experienced in the management of scars and are experts in plastic/reconstructive surgery, breast surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, burns, and dermatology.