Scars and scars on the skin occur due to injuries, as well as surgical interventions or diseases. They bring discomfort and spoil the look.
The modern pharmacological market offers innovative drugs that make them almost invisible. The most effective and simplest medicine for the elimination of scars and scars is considered a non-hormonal drug - "Zeraderm". The medicine is presented by the Dutch therapeutic company Rofil Medical Aesthetics.
Release form
The medication is made in two types:
- Zeraderm - gel.
- Zeraderm Ultra - cream.
The structure of the latter includes additional substances. With the help of silicone, the gel forms a film that creates a special microclimate on the scar surface, and also helps to saturate the damaged skin with oxygen and moisture. In addition, the drug protects the surface from further damage and infection. Unlike other medicines, Zeraderm Ultra gel does not form a sticky coating on the scar and scar.
Pharmacological properties
Zeraderm has highly elastic properties and viscosity. After application, a silicone film forms on the skin, which perfectly passes air, moisture, and also contributes to the thinning of damaged tissues.
The drug has an antihistamine and antipruritic effect. The structure of the drug includes silicone enhances the healing process of tissues and improves the appearance of damaged skin. The gel forms a thin film on it, it helps to increase the temperature on the damaged epidermis, creating a greenhouse effect that helps to heal the scar.
With prolonged use, hard tissue softens and becomes almost invisible. The silicone film helps preserve scar tissue, preventing their further destruction and the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms into them.
Coenzymes, which are part of the gel, stimulate the separation of protracted skin. Vitamin K helps strengthen capillary walls.
Tocopherol stabilizes the water balance in the disturbed layers of the skin, inhibits the formation of adipose tissue, which is formed in excess due to the growth of connective tissue with the appearance of cicatricial changes in various organs. This property of vitamin E prevents the coarsening of the epidermis, which makes the complete resorption of the scar more possible.
An ultraviolet filter helps protect the outer skin from radiation. It reflects the rays of the sun from the sensitive surface of the scar tissue, helps to prevent the development of allergies, as well as skin itching and the inflammatory process.
With the help of dense silicone, all recovery processes are carried out in an enclosed space.
Indications
Zeraderm is prescribed to eliminate skin lesions:
- Keloid formations from connective tissue that occur at the site of damage to body tissues.
- Postoperative scars.
- Infectious lesions of the skin.
- Healed wounds after carbuncles.
- Acne eruptions (scars).
- Scars after chickenpox.
- Reducing the size of scars when healing deep wounds.
In most situations, scarring is accompanied by a violation of the uniform color of the skin. The gel helps restore a natural shade. It can be used to eliminate defects in any part of the body, including the face, as well as the scalp and joints.
When else use the drug
In cosmetology, a medicine is used to eliminate the results of cold treatment and laser peeling. The main advantages of Zeraderma, according to medical experts, are:
- Security.
- Constant contact with the epidermis.
- Dry instantly.
- Convenience in application.
- Joint use with other methods of treatment of colloidal scars.
- Increased efficiency.
- Air and moisture permeability.
- Profitability and usability.
How to apply the drug
According to the instructions for use, it is known that Zeraderm can be used at home. Therapy should be started after the wounds and sutures are closed after surgery. To eliminate old scars, the medication must be used at any time. Reviews about "Zeraderma" from acne scars are mostly positive. It must be applied several times a day for the best effect.
A small amount of the drug should be applied to the surface of the scar and rub it gently with light massaging movements. To obtain a positive effect, doctors recommend adhering to the following features:
- To clear the broken cover of pollution with the help of warm water.
- Gently apply the drug to the scar.
- Dry the applied medication after use for five minutes.
- Eliminate the remnants of dry medicine and give extra time to dry.
The duration of therapy depends on the age, as well as the size of the scar and the ability of the skin to regenerate. According to reviews of Zeraderma, it is also used for stretch marks.
Doctors noted that with proper use of the drug, the positive effect of treatment becomes more noticeable after fifteen to twenty days of constant application for fresh scars. Longer therapy is required for older scars. The gel perfectly regenerates damaged skin in the face, neck and décolleté.
Limitations and adverse reactions
Use "Zeraderm" is contraindicated in the following ailments:
- With excessive sensitivity to certain substances of the drug.
- On open wounds or infected surfaces.
- On the mucous membranes or areas of the skin that are located close to the eyes.
Many patients tolerate Zeraderm well. But in rare situations, its use may be accompanied by irritation of the epidermis. According to reviews of Zeraderma, it is known from scars that with prolonged use, a feeling of tightness may appear, as well as redness, burning in the area of use of the medicine.
If such unpleasant signs occur, it is necessary to stop using the medication and consult a specialist.
Substitutes and cost
If the use of Zeraderm for any reason is not possible, it can be replaced with other drugs that are similar in spectrum of action:
- Dermatics.
- "Mederma".
- Regivasil.
- "Contractubex".
- Scar Aesthetic.
- Kelofibrase.
- Medgel.
- "Dermatop."
Many generics are not inferior in performance and are inexpensive, but it is recommended that you consult a doctor before purchasing to rule out contraindications for use. You can buy Zederm medicine at a pharmacy without a prescription from a medical specialist. The average cost of the drug varies from 3,000 to 3,500 rubles.
Opinions
Patients share reviews of Zeraderm. Photos of the scars before and after prove that the effect is clearly visible after a course of treatment with the drug. Scars became almost invisible. The medication is able to regenerate the damaged epidermis, as well as strengthen the protective properties, stimulate the production of components necessary to eliminate scars and scars.
Among the minuses, there is a low effectiveness of therapy to eliminate post-burn and rough relief scars. In addition, many do not like the fact that Zeraderm needs to be applied to the broken skin for at least one month so that the altered fibrous tissue is completely eliminated. Such people simply do not understand that the natural process of restoration of epithelial tissue by its nature cannot be carried out faster due to the structure of the skin of a person.
Positive reviews of Zeraderm Ultra from scars, as a rule, are based on properties that have confirmed effectiveness in the process of its application. According to the opinions of patients, it is known that scars dissolve very slowly and eventually completely pass. The medication has a pleasant texture.