Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Cepalin effects on specialty cells (myofibroblasts) key to normal skin repair in the remodeling phase of wound healing. While Silicone gel will cover the wound to reduce epidermal water loss and keep skin turn to be normal.

Allantoin is an odourless, non-toxic, non-allergenic chemical compound that is used as a moisturising agent and skin protectant in cosmetic products. Allantoin is keratolytic, meaning that it helps keratin in the skin to soften. This property enables enables hydration and natural skin regeneration more effectively. Products containing Allantoin are useful for many skin conditions, including scar care. The Mederma® Intense Scar Gel and Mederma® for Kids are formulated with Allantoin.

We cannot share this information as the percentage of Cepalin® in Mederma® is proprietary information.

The Intense Scar Gel formula does contain lecithin and it is soy based.

Mederma® products do not contain titanium dioxide.

All Mederma® products are paraffin free.

Mederma® Intense Scar Gel can be used on atrophic scars, such as acne and chicken pox scars. It may help to smooth and soften the edges of the pox mark but will not cause the indented area to fill in. By smoothing the edges, the mark may become less noticeable.

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream and Mederma® Intense Scar Gel work to help improve the appearance of scars with a once-daily (or nightly) application. However, Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream is formulated to help your skin’s natural nighttime repair process with Tripeptol™, a skin-nourishing complex with peptides, collagen and antioxidants. Mederma® Intense Scar Gel may be used any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® Intense Scar Gel as soon as your wound has closed or your stitches have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab has formed, wait until this falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep your wound clean and covered.

Anyone with a scar can use Mederma® Intense Scar Gel. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. Read the ingredients listed on the package before use if you’ve had reactions to skincare products previously. If you are unsure if Mederma is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for advice.

Mederma® Intense Scar Gel can be used on atrophic scars, such as acne and chicken pox scars. It may help to smooth and soften the edges of the pox mark but will not cause the indented area to fill in. By smoothing the edges, the mark may become less noticeable.

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream and Mederma® Intense Scar Gel work to help improve the appearance of scars with a once-daily (or nightly) application. However, Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream is formulated to help your skin’s natural nighttime repair process with Tripeptol™, a skin-nourishing complex with peptides, collagen and antioxidants. Mederma® Intense Scar Gel may be used any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® Intense Scar Gel as soon as your wound has closed or your stitches have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab has formed, wait until this falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep your wound clean and covered.

Anyone with a scar can use Mederma® Intense Scar Gel. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. Read the ingredients listed on the package before use if you’ve had reactions to skincare products previously. If you are unsure if Mederma is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for advice.

Mederma® Intense Scar Gel can be used on atrophic scars, such as acne and chicken pox scars. It may help to smooth and soften the edges of the pox mark but will not cause the indented area to fill in. By smoothing the edges, the mark may become less noticeable.

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream and Mederma® Intense Scar Gel work to help improve the appearance of scars with a once-daily (or nightly) application. However, Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream is formulated to help your skin’s natural nighttime repair process with Tripeptol™, a skin-nourishing complex with peptides, collagen and antioxidants. Mederma® Intense Scar Gel may be used any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® Intense Scar Gel as soon as your wound has closed or your stitches have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab has formed, wait until this falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep your wound clean and covered.

Anyone with a scar can use Mederma® Intense Scar Gel. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. Read the ingredients listed on the package before use if you’ve had reactions to skincare products previously. If you are unsure if Mederma is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for advice.

Mederma® Intense Scar Gel can be used on atrophic scars, such as acne and chicken pox scars. It may help to smooth and soften the edges of the pox mark but will not cause the indented area to fill in. By smoothing the edges, the mark may become less noticeable.

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream and Mederma® Intense Scar Gel work to help improve the appearance of scars with a once-daily (or nightly) application. However, Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream is formulated to help your skin’s natural nighttime repair process with Tripeptol™, a skin-nourishing complex with peptides, collagen and antioxidants. Mederma® Intense Scar Gel may be used any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® Intense Scar Gel as soon as your wound has closed or your stitches have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab has formed, wait until this falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep your wound clean and covered.

Anyone with a scar can use Mederma® Intense Scar Gel. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. Read the ingredients listed on the package before use if you’ve had reactions to skincare products previously. If you are unsure if Mederma is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for advice.

Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream cannot cure scars. It can be used on atrophic scars such as acne and chicken pox scars. Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream provides effective scar care and can visibly reduce the appearance of scars from just 14 days* (reported by consumers of ISG & PM products). *Draelos ZD. A New Proprietary Onion Extract Gel Improves the Appearance of New Scars. A Randomized, Controlled, Blinded-Investigator Study.J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2012

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream and Mederma® Intense Scar Gel can visibily reduce the appearance of scars with a once daily (or nightly) application. Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream is formulated to complement the the skins natural nighttime regenerative activity with Tripeptol™, a skin nourishing complex with peptides, collagen, and antioxidants that promotes healthy looking skin while you sleep. Mederma® Intense Scar Gel may be used at any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream as soon as your wound has closed or your sutures have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

If you have experienced reactions to skin care products before, please read the ingredients listed on the package before using. If you are unsure if Mederma® is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for guidance.

You should use the cream as directed. The product should be applied to new scars once per night for eight weeks and to old scars, once per night for between three and six months. Do not apply Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream to broken skin.

Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream cannot cure scars. It can be used on atrophic scars such as acne and chicken pox scars. Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream provides effective scar care and can visibly reduce the appearance of scars from just 14 days* (reported by consumers of ISG & PM products). *Draelos ZD. A New Proprietary Onion Extract Gel Improves the Appearance of New Scars. A Randomized, Controlled, Blinded-Investigator Study.J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2012

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream and Mederma® Intense Scar Gel can visibily reduce the appearance of scars with a once daily (or nightly) application. Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream is formulated to complement the the skins natural nighttime regenerative activity with Tripeptol™, a skin nourishing complex with peptides, collagen, and antioxidants that promotes healthy looking skin while you sleep. Mederma® Intense Scar Gel may be used at any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream as soon as your wound has closed or your sutures have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

If you have experienced reactions to skin care products before, please read the ingredients listed on the package before using. If you are unsure if Mederma® is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for guidance.

You should use the cream as directed. The product should be applied to new scars once per night for eight weeks and to old scars, once per night for between three and six months. Do not apply Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream to broken skin.

Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream cannot cure scars. It can be used on atrophic scars such as acne and chicken pox scars. Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream provides effective scar care and can visibly reduce the appearance of scars from just 14 days* (reported by consumers of ISG & PM products). *Draelos ZD. A New Proprietary Onion Extract Gel Improves the Appearance of New Scars. A Randomized, Controlled, Blinded-Investigator Study.J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2012

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream and Mederma® Intense Scar Gel can visibily reduce the appearance of scars with a once daily (or nightly) application. Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream is formulated to complement the the skins natural nighttime regenerative activity with Tripeptol™, a skin nourishing complex with peptides, collagen, and antioxidants that promotes healthy looking skin while you sleep. Mederma® Intense Scar Gel may be used at any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream as soon as your wound has closed or your sutures have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

If you have experienced reactions to skin care products before, please read the ingredients listed on the package before using. If you are unsure if Mederma® is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for guidance.

You should use the cream as directed. The product should be applied to new scars once per night for eight weeks and to old scars, once per night for between three and six months. Do not apply Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream to broken skin.

Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream cannot cure scars. It can be used on atrophic scars such as acne and chicken pox scars. Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream provides effective scar care and can visibly reduce the appearance of scars from just 14 days* (reported by consumers of ISG & PM products). *Draelos ZD. A New Proprietary Onion Extract Gel Improves the Appearance of New Scars. A Randomized, Controlled, Blinded-Investigator Study.J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2012

Some people prefer a cream to a gel. Both Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream and Mederma® Intense Scar Gel can visibily reduce the appearance of scars with a once daily (or nightly) application. Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream is formulated to complement the the skins natural nighttime regenerative activity with Tripeptol™, a skin nourishing complex with peptides, collagen, and antioxidants that promotes healthy looking skin while you sleep. Mederma® Intense Scar Gel may be used at any time of day.

You can begin using Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream as soon as your wound has closed or your sutures have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

If you have experienced reactions to skin care products before, please read the ingredients listed on the package before using. If you are unsure if Mederma® is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for guidance.

You should use the cream as directed. The product should be applied to new scars once per night for eight weeks and to old scars, once per night for between three and six months. Do not apply Mederma® PM Intensive Overnight Cream to broken skin.

Mederma® Stretch Marks was formulated with stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. You can begin using Mederma® Stretch Marks as soon as your wound has closed or your sutures have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

Anyone with stretch marks can use Mederma® Stretch Marks. Mederma® Stretch Marks was formulated for stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. If you have experienced reactions to skin care products before, please read the ingredients listed on the package before using. If you are unsure if Mederma® is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for guidance.

For optimal results, use Mederma® Stretch Marks as directed – apply to your stretch marks or scars twice a day, morning and night. Mederma® Stretch Marks can visibly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars within four to eight weeks*. If you have concerns about using the product during pregnancy, seek the advice of a healthcare professional. *Draelos Z.D.,  Gold M. H., Kaur M. ,  Olayinka B. ,  Grundy S.L,  Pappert EJ, . Hardas B. Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra. Skinme. Mar-Apr 2010;8(2):80-6.

For optimal results, use Mederma® Stretch Marks as directed – apply to your stretch marks or scars twice a day, morning and night. Mederma® Stretch Marks can visibly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars within four to eight weeks*. *Draelos Z.D.,  Gold M. H., Kaur M. ,  Olayinka B. ,  Grundy S.L,  Pappert EJ, . Hardas B. Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra. Skinme. Mar-Apr 2010;8(2):80-6.

Some stretch marks are types of atrophic scars. Mederma® Stretch Marks is formulated for use on stretch marks; please use the product as directed.

Mederma® Stretch Marks was formulated with stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. You can begin using Mederma® Stretch Marks as soon as your wound has closed or your sutures have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

Anyone with stretch marks can use Mederma® Stretch Marks. Mederma® Stretch Marks was formulated for stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. If you have experienced reactions to skin care products before, please read the ingredients listed on the package before using. If you are unsure if Mederma® is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for guidance.

For optimal results, use Mederma® Stretch Marks as directed – apply to your stretch marks or scars twice a day, morning and night. Mederma® Stretch Marks can visibly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars within four to eight weeks*. *Draelos Z.D.,  Gold M. H., Kaur M. ,  Olayinka B. ,  Grundy S.L,  Pappert EJ, . Hardas B. Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra. Skinme. Mar-Apr 2010;8(2):80-6.

Some stretch marks are types of atrophic scars. Mederma® Stretch Marks is formulated for use on stretch marks; please use the product as directed.

Mederma® Stretch Marks was formulated with stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. You can begin using Mederma® Stretch Marks as soon as your wound has closed or your sutures have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

Anyone with stretch marks can use Mederma® Stretch Marks. Mederma® Stretch Marks was formulated for stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. If you have experienced reactions to skin care products before, please read the ingredients listed on the package before using. If you are unsure if Mederma® is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for guidance.

For optimal results, use Mederma® Stretch Marks as directed – apply to your stretch marks or scars twice a day, morning and night. Mederma® Stretch Marks can visibly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars within four to eight weeks*. *Draelos Z.D.,  Gold M. H., Kaur M. ,  Olayinka B. ,  Grundy S.L,  Pappert EJ, . Hardas B. Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra. Skinme. Mar-Apr 2010;8(2):80-6.

Some stretch marks are types of atrophic scars. Mederma® Stretch Marks is formulated for use on stretch marks; please use the product as directed.

Mederma® Stretch Marks was formulated with stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. You can begin using Mederma® Stretch Marks as soon as your wound has closed or your sutures have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

Anyone with stretch marks can use Mederma® Stretch Marks. Mederma® Stretch Marks was formulated for stretch marks in mind, but can be applied to scars. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. If you have experienced reactions to skin care products before, please read the ingredients listed on the package before using. If you are unsure if Mederma® is right for you, please contact a healthcare professional for guidance.

For optimal results, use Mederma® Stretch Marks as directed – apply to your stretch marks or scars twice a day, morning and night. Mederma® Stretch Marks can visibly reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars within four to eight weeks*. *Draelos Z.D.,  Gold M. H., Kaur M. ,  Olayinka B. ,  Grundy S.L,  Pappert EJ, . Hardas B. Evaluation of an onion extract, Centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid cream in the appearance of striae rubra. Skinme. Mar-Apr 2010;8(2):80-6.

Some stretch marks are types of atrophic scars. Mederma® Stretch Marks is formulated for use on stretch marks; please use the product as directed.

Mederma® Scar Gel for KIDS does not contain sunscreen. It is important to protect all skin from the sun’s rays, but it Is especially important to protect skin that is scarred or damaged from sun exposure. Using sunscreen on scars is important because the sun’s rays can discolour scar tissue. We recommend using a separate sunscreen, providing you follow the directions listed on the package for sunscreen.

We do not recomend the usage of Mederma® for KIDS on a circumcision scar. It is not for use around the eye area and in mucosal areas such as the genitals, the mouth, the nose or internally.

Please do not apply Mederma® Scar Gel for KIDS on chicken pox if the illness is not finished and if in doubt, please consult a health care professional, before using Mederma® Scar Gel for KIDS on chicken pox scars.

Although anyone can use Mederma® Scar Gel for KIDS, it was specifically formulated for use on anyone above age 3. It has a pleasant scent and a purple color that turns clear when rubbed in. All Mederma® products should be used as directed. If you have experienced reactions to skin care products before, please read the ingredients listed on the package before using. If you are unsure if Mederma® is right for you, please contact your healthcare professional for guidance.

You can begin using Mederma® Scar Gel for KIDS as soon as the wound has closed or the stitches have been removed. Mederma® is not intended for use on open wounds. If a scab has formed, wait until the scab falls off. While there is still a scab or stitches present, keep the wound clean and covered.

Mederma® is intended for use on the skin once a wound has healed and only for children 3 years and older. It is not for use around the eye area and in mucosal areas such as the mouth, the nose or internally.

Mederma® Scar Gel for KIDS will not stain cotton or polyester material or blends. However, like other typical non- staining products it could stain delicate fabrics including silk, leather, suede and others.

Mederma® Scar Gel for KIDS contains the following ingredients : aqua, peg-4, xanthan gum, alcohol, allantoin, allium cepa bulb extract, parfum, methylparaben, sorbic acid, ci 60730, ci 14700, sodium chloride, sodium sulfate. This full listing of ingredients can be found on the package for your easy reference.