Mepiform® Self-Adherent Scar Care Dressing with Soft Silicone 4cm x 30cm
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What is it?
Mepiform is designed for the management of hypertrophic and keloid scars It is recommended that Mepiform is removed once a day, such as when showering or bathing, for inspection and washing of the skin. For prophylactic treatment, Mepiform shall be used for 2-6 months depending on the condition of the scar..
Topical silicone has empirically been shown to have positive impact on hypertrophic and keloid scars. 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.When to Use
For the treatment and management of hypertrophic and keloid scars
How to Use
It is recommended that Mepiform is removed once a day, such as when showering or bathing, for inspection and washing of the skin. For prophylactic treatment, Mepiform shall be used for 2-6 months depending on the condition of the scar.
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Benefits
- Self adherent; no additional fixation required
- Thin, flexible and discreet
- Can be worn during daily activities
- Comfortable, conformable and easy to use
- The same dressing can be used for 7-14 days or more depending on skin condition and area of use
- minimizes pain and trauma at dressing changes
- may be cut to size and reapplied
Areas of use
Mepiform is designed for the management of:
- old and new hypertrophic and keloid scars and
- closed wounds that may prevent the formation of hypertrophic and keloids scars.
How to use Mepiform - step by step
Remove the release film. If needed, cut to shape.
Apply Mepiform to the scar. Make sure that the skin is clean and dry and free from any ointment etc.
Re-apply after daily cleaning of the scar.Sizes available
10cm x 18cm, 4cm x 30cm and 5cm x 7.5cm
Warnings
It is recommended that Mepiform is removed once a day, such as when showering or bathing, for inspection and washing of the skin. For prophylactic treatment, Mepiform shall be used for 2-6 months depending on the condition of the scar.
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