MEPIFORM 5cm x 7.5 cm Silicone Dressings (Pack of 5) Scar Treatment/Reduction

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MEPIFORM 5cm x 7.5 cm Silicone Dressings (Pack of 5) Scar Treatment/Reduction

MEPIFORM 5cm x 7.5 cm Silicone Dressings (Pack of 5) Scar Treatment/Reduction

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Should maceration or rash occur, remove the dressing and allow the skin to recover until the symptom has disappeared, then continue treatment gradually increasing therapy time. If the symptom persists, discontinue use and consult a physician for advice. Topical silicone has empirically been shown to have positive impact on hypertrophic scars and keloids. It may take from 3 months up to a year or more to improve an old scar, depending on the condition of the scar tissue. Mepiform shall optimally be worn 24 hours a day. It is recommended that Mepiform is removed once a day, e.g-when showering or bathing, for inspection and washing of the skin. For prophylactic treatment, Mepiform shall be used for 6 months depending on the condition of the scar.

You can use more than one dressing and join pieces together edge to edge. You can also cut the dressing to the size and form desired.Mepiform can soften, fade and flatten your scar and improve the appearance of your skin. However, some evidence of the scar may remain. Mepiform can be used as soon as the wound is completely closed. Do not use on open, infected wounds or over scabs. Cheyne Child Development: while you wait leaflet - Pre-School Age (Hammersmith and Fulham children) Mepiform is designed for the management of hypertrophic and keloid scars. It can also be used as a prophylactic therapy on closed wounds for prevention of hypertrophic or keloid scarring. Widened scars appear when surgical wounds are stretched as a result of skin tension during the healing process. They are generally pale in colour, flat, soft and symptomless, but can be aesthetically displeasing .

It is not clear exactly how Silicone works on a scar. Some research suggests that the silicone creates a protective barrier over the scar which allows it to mature while helping to prevent production of excess scar tissue. The silicone layer also assists with hydration of the scar. Where can I get silicone gel sheets? Wash the gel sheet daily using lukewarm soapy water, rinse well and dry by patting it with a non-fluffy towel. Mepiform should under normal conditions be changed every 3 – 7 days or when the adherent properties of the dressing are no longer sufficient. There are different brands of silicone gel sheet available. Your therapist will assess which one is most suitable for your scar and demonstrate how to use it by providing you with a small sample. We request that your GP provide an ongoing supply. You will be given a letter to give to your GP requesting this. How do I use a silicone gel sheet?Do not throw the gel sheet away if you develop any irritation or redness in response to using it. Remove the sheet, wash and dry your skin. Leave the sheet off until the symptoms resolve, then try it again, building up the skin tolerance slowly The Cheyne Child Development Service - School age Autism (ASD) Assessment Pathway Parent Information

Scars are disfiguring and can interfere with the normal functioning of the skin and other organs affected. They are more likely to form where the primary cause of the scar persists, where there is continued inflammation and when the scar takes a long time to heal . Continued fibrosis in the skin leads to scarring and, potentially, disfigurement as a result of progressive deposition of matrix. In 2006, Meuleneire demonstrated how the early use of Mepiform prevented scarring of a severe forehead laceration in one patient . Topical silicone gel sheeting has been used successfully for over 20 years to treat hypertrophic and keloid scars and is supported by numerous clinical evaluations and international clinical recommendations on scar management . Remove the release film and apply Mepiform over the scar. Avoid stretching when applying over joints.Safetac is a patented soft silicone adhesive technology. Dressings with Safetac technology are atraumatic upon removal. These dressings minimise trauma to the wound and the surrounding skin, which minimises pain to the patient. The risk of maceration is minimised by sealing the wound margins. Mepiform ®, a soft silicone scar dressing with Safetac ®, has been evaluated in a number of studies for the treatment of hypertrophic scars: In an observational study undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of Mepiform on post-burn and other traumatic scars of both pediatric and adult patients (n=87) in an outpatient setting, Cain et al found that Mepiform might help to enhance patient compliance, as well as improving scar quality and patient comfort.

Middelkoop et al found the use of Mepiform was associated with a significant improvement in hypertrophic scars in a study involving 12 patients.area to be treated by at least one centimetres but larger dressings may be cut to size or shape before removal of the protective film if required. Mepiform consists of a polyurethane and viscose non-woven laminate covered with a soft silicone gel. Build up your skin tolerance. Wear the sheet for 4 hours daily for two days. Then increase to time advised by your therapist. In Majan’s randomised controlled trial of 11 patients with postoperative hypertrophic scars, participants were randomly allocated to treatment with Mepiform or ‘left alone’. Patients treated with Mepiform showed greater and more rapid improvements than those in the non-treatment group, as measured by the Vancouver Scar Scale. Commenting on their results, the author conclude that, as Mepiform is self-adhesive and its use limits damage to the stratum corneum on removal, it gives it an added value compared with non-adhesive silicone gel dressings. Mepiform is a thin, discreet and flexible dressing covered with a soft silicone Safetac layer, designed to aid the body's healing of wounds and scars, old and new.



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