Almost every person faces damage to the skin at least once in his life. Itโs lucky for someone whose wounds heal without a trace, but sometimes they leave unaesthetic scars. An ointment for external use of Mederma will help to cope with unpleasant misfortune. According to customer reviews, it becomes clear that the drug really works and is worthy of attention. Indications for use are situations when the skin needs to be restored due to injuries of a different nature. Mederma softens scars and makes them less visible.
The composition of the drug "Mederma" and the form of release
The therapeutic ointment is produced by the German pharmaceutical company Merz Pharma. Mederma is supplied to Russia in the form of a gel of transparent consistency. One tube weighs 20 grams. The hypoallergenic composition has a non-greasy texture, making it easily absorbed into the skin.
The composition of the ointment "Mederma" contains only two active components that actively restore the skin:
- Cepalin is an onion extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects on the wound. Activates skin cell repair. Stimulates additional collagen production in soft tissues. Dissolves blood clots and blocks the growth of scar tissue cells. A similar property is called - fibrinolytic effect.
- Allantoin - colorless crystals that collect and retain moisture in the upper layers of the skin. Allantoin has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. It improves blood circulation and increases the regenerative properties of the epidermis. It has a keratolytic effect - it dissolves the upper layers of scar tissue.
Additionally, the composition of the ointment from scars contains a fragrance to eliminate a specific onion smell, as well as sorbic acid and xanthan to achieve the desired consistency.
Indications for use
The manufacturer of the drug recommends using the ointment to treat skin in the following situations:
- Fresh scars resulting from surgical interventions (plastic or other surgery).
- The consequences of burns (thermal or chemical).
- Stretch marks on the skin (as a result of pregnancy, weight loss, weight gain or hormonal imbalance).
- Cosmetic scars formed during the removal of tattoos or due to skin lesions with acne.
- Resuscitation of the skin after aggressive cosmetic procedures (peels).
Before buying ointment "Mederma", you should pay attention to the reviews of consumers who have already tested the drug on themselves. They note that the effectiveness of the product is pronounced in the fight against fresh scars and stretch marks. Treatment of scars that are more than one year old requires the use of other effective methods, for example, peelings in beauty parlors. Although in this case, experts do not prohibit the use of ointment as an additional therapy.
Instructions for use
According to the instructions, Mederma can be used only externally on the protracted wounds. For successful treatment, the gel is applied to a cleaned and dry area of โโthe skin, requiring restoration, three times a day. After applying for about 3 or 5 minutes, the gel is rubbed with gentle movements into the skin until completely absorbed.
The duration of the course depends on the type of damage and volume:
- treatment of stretch marks and small scars will last up to six months;
- acne and acne will require exposure for 3-6 months;
- impressive size scars can be reduced after 6 months or more.
Contraindications and side effects
A distinctive feature of the drug is the minimum number of restrictions and possible side effects during the use of Mederma. Reviews confirm this data. Moreover, there are no contraindications to the use of the gel during pregnancy and lactation, which is an undoubted advantage, since treatment of stretch marks can be started while still in position at their first manifestations. The main contraindications are individual intolerance to the drug and increased sensitivity to the components of the gel.
Long-term use of Mederma is often satisfactorily tolerated by patients. Nevertheless, in exceptional cases, it is likely that allergic reactions occur at the site of application of the drug. In this case, the manufacturer recommends interrupting the course of treatment before restoring the skin, or replacing Mederma with another remedy after consulting a dermatologist.
The average price of a gel and its analogue
The pharmaceutical market is rich in an abundance of branded products from stretch marks and scars, the average cost of which is from 500 rubles. Gel "Mederma" is no exception. The average price for a tube of a miraculous drug is 550-700 rubles in Russia and varies depending on the regions. The standard treatment regimen provides for the weekly use of a 20 gram tube of gel. With easy calculations, it becomes clear that about 16,000-20,000 rubles will be needed for a six-month treatment course.
Today, there is only one analogue of "Mederma" - the ointment "Kontraktubeks". The composition of the drugs is similar, the differences are insignificant. The analogue additionally contains heparin, a component that reduces the inflammatory process and reduces blood coagulation. But at the same time, Kontraktubeks is slightly cheaper. Indications for use in ointments are the same.
Reviews on the drug "Mederma"
Most patients who received ointment treatment for scars were satisfied with the result. But the Internet is full of conflicting reviews, which say both positively and negatively about the regenerative qualities of the drug. This is due to the fact that many have high hopes for gel treatment. But Mederma is not a panacea. The therapeutic effect varies greatly and depends on many factors, for example, on the age of the scar, the type or situation of its formation. As a result, the expectations placed bring considerable disappointment. However, this does not negate the positive dynamics with the correct use of Mederma ointment. Still, you should not rely on people's feedback, each case is unique, therefore it is better to listen to the position of your attending physician.