Silicone scar care
Silicone gel or thin silicone sheets applied over a healed scar to keep it soft and flat as it matures.
Why it helps
Silicone can reduce the size, firmness, redness, itch, and stiffness of raised scars. It is a low-risk, drug-free option that works best when used daily for a few months, starting once the wound has fully closed.
Look for
- Silicone gel that dries into a thin clear layer
- Thin self-adhesive silicone sheets that can be washed and reused
- Fragrance-free formulas
- Sheets sized to your scar
- Clear label directions for how long to wear them
Avoid
- Putting it on open, weeping, or infected wounds
- Wearing the same sheet on the same spot without breaks if skin gets red or raw
- Expecting an old, flat scar to change a lot
Caution
Use it only on closed, healed skin, and stop and check in with a clinician if you get a rash, blistering, or skin breakdown.
Worth asking a clinician about
Thick, growing, painful, or itchy scars and keloids may need injections, laser, or other treatment, so ask a clinician if silicone is not enough.
Sources
Products
ScarAway
Silicone Scar Sheets
Price: medium price · Face and body
Self-adhesive, washable and reusable medical-grade silicone sheets for placing over scars.
- Silicone
- For sensitive skin (brand)
ScarAway
Silicone Acne Scar Gel
Price: medium price · For face
A clear, self-drying silicone gel that is applied in a thin layer over healed acne scars.
- Fragrance free
- Silicone
- Non-comedogenic (brand)
Kelo-cote
Advanced Formula Scar Gel 10G
Price: higher price · Face and body
A clear silicone gel that dries on its own and is applied in a thin coat over scars.
- Silicone
- For sensitive skin (brand)
Mederma
Scar Sheet (Small)
Price: medium price · Face and body
Small, flexible, washable medical-grade silicone sheets that are placed over scars.
- Silicone
Mölnlycke
Mepiform Sterile
Price: higher price · Face and body
A thin, self-adhesive, silicone-based sheet dressing placed over scars.
- Silicone
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