• 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.

• These products can be used to treat scarssc that are caused from surgical incisions or other injuries or wounds.
• If you are under the care of a plastic surgeon and your scarring is the result of cosmetic surgery, ask your surgeon for his or her recommendation
• (Prescription) treatments can include corticosteroids or certain antihistamine creams for scars that cause itching and are extremely sensitive.
• Reviewed by doctors at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Plastic Surgery

Doctors acknowledge over-the-counter treatment is often sufficient.

• Scar (ointment) may help reduce the appearance of some scars.
• Results vary — and no scar can be completely erased.
• If you’re concerned about the appearance of a scar, ask your doctor about other treatment options.
• Possibilities may include…silicone-based products, laser treatment, or collagen or steroid injections.

Source:  mayoclinic.com

Silicone-based scar products are frequently used as parallel therapy with laser treatment, collagen or steroid injections, and dermabrasion.

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.