The Truth about Mederma

Mederma is the first topical gel created to help reduce the appearance of old and new scars. It is made from a patented botanical extract to form a greaseless gel. Mederma is affordable, easy to use, and most importantly, effective.

Consumers may use Mederma as soon as the wound has healed or your the have been removed. Or, start using Mederma immediately on older scars. A question often asked by consumers is will Mederma really make the scars go away. The answer is no product can make scars disappear completely. But Mederma can help them appear softer, smoother and less noticeable.

The ingredients in Mederma are Water (Purified), PEG-4, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid, Fragrance.

Mederma Helps Scars

Mederma comes in the form of a gel. It is developed specifically to help scars become smoother and softer. It is available over-the-counter, no prescription is necessary. The Mederma gel contains an onion extract which is thought to be the active moiety. It can be used on all types of scars which includes: surgical, burns, stretch marks, acne, and old or existing scars.

You need to apply the Mederma gel to the affected area 3-4 times daily for a peroid of 2-6 months depending on the type of scar. The data available are conflicting as to the effectiveness of Mederma in reducing the size and quality of the ultimate scar. The question still remains whether the act of massage or the onion extract contained in Mederma will decrease the appearance of unsightly scars. The manufacturer of Mederma offers a money back guarantee if an improvment in scar color, texture, appearance, or flexibility is not seen within the recommended usage period.