Healthcare Professionals

Scars are particularly sensitive to sunlight and may sunburn faster than healthy skin.

Once sunburned, scars may become discolored and darker. Patients with newly healing wounds should limit sun exposure and use a sunscreen to prevent worsening the appearance of the scar.1

Mederma® Scar Cream Plus SPF 30 is formulated with SPF 30 to help your patients prevent sunburn, while also improving the appearance of their scar.

Mederma® Scar Cream Plus SPF 30 provides sunburn protection with three active ingredients:

  • Avobenzone 3%
  • Octocrylene 10%
  • Oxybenzone 6%

Its lightweight cream formula massages easily into the skin with no greasy residue and is safe for use on all skin types.

  • Cream plus SPF Efficacy
  • Cream plus SPF Safety
  • Cream plus SPF Directions for Use
  • Cream plus SPF Ingredients

In a clinical study, Mederma® Scar Cream Plus SPF 30 formula improved the appearance of scars over the course of 8 weeks.1

  • Investigator and subject assessments revealed the cream significantly improved the softness, redness, texture and overall appearance of scars compared to baseline.
  • Application did not result in serious adverse events.


REFERENCES
  1. Draelos, Z., A Comparison of Onion Extract Gel with Onion Extract Cream for the Improvement of the Appearance of Postsurgical Scars. March 2009. Poster presented at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Mederma® Scar Cream Plus SPF 30 is safe for use on everyone in your patient's family, from children over the age of 6 months to the elderly. However, some people may be sensitive to one or more of its ingredients and may experience mild skin irritation or inflammation. In some people, inflammation can cause discoloration of the skin. If your patients experience any of these symptoms, recommend that they discontinue use immediately. If symptoms persist, they should contact you directly.

Like many non-staining products, Mederma® Scar Cream Plus SPF 30 could discolor delicate fabrics such as silk, leather, suede and others. It is best to avoid use of this product around fabrics like these.



REFERENCES:
  1. Draelos, Z., A Comparison of Onion Extract Gel with Onion Extract Cream for the Improvement of the Appearance of Postsurgical Scars. March 2009. Poster presented at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Mederma® Scar Cream Plus SPF 30 should be evenly applied and gently massaged into the scar 3 times daily for 8 weeks on new scars, and at least 3 times daily for 3-6 months on existing scars. Patients can begin using Mederma® Cream as soon as their wound has healed and sutures have been removed. They may also start using it immediately on older scars. Not intended for use on open wounds. Mederma® Scar Cream Plus SPF 30 is available in a 20 gram tube.

When using as sunscreen, patients should:

  • Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure
  • Reapply at least every 2 hours
  • Children under 6 months: Ask a doctor
  • Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating

Warnings:

  • Skin Cancer/Skin Aging Alert: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. This product has been shown only to help prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early skin aging.
  • For external use only.
  • Do not use on damaged or broken skin.
  • When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs.
  • Keep out of reach of children. If product is swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control.
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REFERENCES:
  1. Draelos, Z., A Comparison of Onion Extract Gel with Onion Extract Cream for the Improvement of the Appearance of Postsurgical Scars. March 2009. Poster presented at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Mederma® Scar Cream Plus SPF 30 is formulated with our proprietary botanical extract, Cepalin®, to help reduce the appearance of scars, and with SPF 30 to help prevent sunburn.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone 6%.

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Water, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyl-Dimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Fragrance, Squalane, Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Edta, Ceramide 3, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben.



REFERENCES:
  1. Draelos, Z., A Comparison of Onion Extract Gel with Onion Extract Cream for the Improvement of the Appearance of Postsurgical Scars. March 2009. Poster presented at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.