To reduce scarring you must protect a wound and its scar from infection. This is the conclusion of a medical investigation in Italy.  Why?

• Infection brings healing to a standstill.
• The longer a wound or incision takes to heal, the more scar tissue builds up.
• The body is just trying to hold the wound together when it grows scar tissue.
• It’s going to try harder when infection stops healing.

The Italian research documents the need for what they call “a mechanical barrier against bacteria.” What they mean by “mechanical” is something you apply.

A home scar treatment using 100% silicone creates this kind of protective barrier. It  guards against infection,  blocks air, dust and other irritants.

More from the doctors in Italy: “As shown by the most up-to-date research, it is now possible to accomplish the pharmacological and non-surgical therapy of…scars by means of … chemical agents.”

Medical-grade silicone is a pharmacological and non-surgical therapy.

Why avoid surgery? When they cut they have to do a lot more to prevent scarring. The most difficult thing to do affect blood flow to the scar tissue to slow its growth.

-Article Source: Cattedra di Chirurgia Plastica Parma, Italy.

You will hear about natural products in a host of scar removal products .Fortunately, medical research tackled common ingredients and whether they work as a scar reducer.

The results can help identify scar home treatment that can be effective.

A South Florida Medical Research Center studied topical scar compounds. The doctors evaluated silicone and vitamin E.

Vitamin E

1. This natural substance is marketed in scar removal products.
2. Pure vitamin E applied directly to scars is considered natural therapy.

The doctors reported “no significant” reduction in color or size of scars from Vitamin E applications.

Onion extract

A major Texas medical school put it to the test.

• They wanted to know if it reduced redness and itching.
• They also checked for change in the size of scars.
• People with surgical scars were evaluated.
• Only half were given an onion extract scar ointment.

The study found onion extract to be ineffective.