There have been more controlled clinical trials performed on the treatment of scars using Silicone Scar Sheets than most other methods.1
- “the treated scars were improved significantly at 4, 8, and 12 weeks, compared with both their own treatment value and the control scars”2
- “We conclude that this simple method of treating hypertrophic scar is efficacious, even in relatively chronic cases.”2
- “Keloids and hypertrophic scars in children are effectively treated with silicone gel sheeting.”3
- Topical silicone gel sheeting is an effective method for the treatment of hypertrophic and keloid scars.” 4
- For treatment of scars, “First-line therapy is silicone sheeting”5
- Silicone gel sheeting is the only non-invasive option for which evidence-based recommendations have been made for both scar treatment and prevention
1. Mustoe TA, Cooter RD, Gold MH, et al. International Clinical Recommendations on scar management. Plast Reconstr Surg 2002;110:560-71
2. Ahn ST, Monafo W, Mustoe TA Surgery 1989 Oct, 106 4:781-786
3. Laude TA ;Current Opinion Pediatrics, 1996 Aug 8 4: 381-385
4. Gold MH / Journal of Dermatology - Surgical Oncology Topical Silicone Gel Sheeting in the Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids:A Dermatological Experience 1993; 19:912-916
5. Tønseth KA, Tindholdt TT, Solberg US, Busic V, Mesic H, Begic A Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2003 Nov 6;123(21):3033-5
6. Dockery GL, Nilson RZ. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery 1994 Mar-Apr; 33 2:110 Treatment of Hypertrophic and Keloid Scars with Silastic Gel Sheeting
