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Do not use the gel sheet on open wounds. If you develop a wound in your scar, remove the gel sheet and keep it safe until the wound is healed. Contracture scars are particularly severe and usually occur as a result of losses of large areas of skin, e.g. following burn injuries, in epidermolysis bullosa and in badly aligned surgical wounds not corresponding to Langer’s lines. These scars cause the edges of the skin to pull together, affecting the adjacent muscles and tendons, thereby restricting normal movement and resulting, in some cases, in the need for z-plasty or skin grafting. Mepiform can be used as soon as the wound is completely closed. Do not use on open, infected wounds or over scabs. A silicone gel sheet is a soft, flexible, self-adhesive dressing that is applied over scars. It contains silicone. Silicone can help to improve the colour, height and texture of a scar. Silicone can also relieve itching and discomfort caused by a scar. How does it work? 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?
Middelkoop et al found the use of Mepiform was associated with a significant improvement in hypertrophic scars in a study involving 12 patients. Mepiform ®, a soft silicone scar dressing with Safetac ®, has been evaluated in a number of studies for the treatment of hypertrophic scars: 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. 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.Mepiform is a thin, discreet and flexible dressing consisting of a laminate (polyurethane and nonwoven) covered with a soft silicone gel. Mepiform is designed for the management of old and new hypertrophic scars, keloids and closed wounds which may prevent the formation of hypertrophic and keloids scars. The adhesive strength of the product is so good that they remain fully functional even after several tests. Soft silicone dressings also ensures that no liquid leaks to the healthy surrounding skin. 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.
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 . Wash the gel sheet daily using lukewarm soapy water, rinse well and dry by patting it with a non-fluffy towel. Cheyne Child Development: while you wait leaflet - Pre-School Age (Hammersmith and Fulham children) Mepiform should optimally be worn for 24 hours a day. Remove the dressing once per day for inspection and washing of the skin. The dressing can then be reapplied. Mepiform should under normal conditions be changed every 3 - 7 days or when the adherent properties of the dressing are no longer sufficient. 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 .Mepiform should optimally be worn for 24 hours a day. Remove the dressing once per day for inspection and washing of the skin. The dressing can then be reapplied. Mepiform does not have to be washed/cleansed. The Cheyne Child Development Service - School age Autism (ASD) Assessment Pathway Parent Information Cheyne Child Development: while you wait leaflet - Pre-School Age (Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster children) Mepiform can soften, fade and flatten your scar and improve the appearance of your skin. However, some evidence of the scar may remain.
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? Mepiform consists of a polyurethane and viscose non-woven laminate covered with a soft silicone gel.
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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. When applying Mepiform, make sure the area is dry. When used together with ointment or cream, ensure the dressing covers an area beyond the cream. Under normal conditions of use a new dressing should be applied every 3 - 7 days or when the adherent properties of the dressing are no longer sufficient. It may take from 3 months to a year or more to improve and old scar depending upon the condition of the scar tissue
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