Strataderm Scar Therapy Gel 

Strataderm is used for the prevention and treatment of abnormal and excessive scar formation. Strataderm was developed for the use on all types of scars, both old and new, including those resulting from:

• General and cosmetic surgery
• Trauma
• Chronic wounds
• Burns
• Bites
• Acne and other diseases of the skin

Strataderm is a rapidly drying, transparent silicone gel formulation for the treatment of scars, both old and new.

Mode of action
Hydration: Strataderm is semi-occlusive which allows the skin to breathe and remain hydrated. Strataderm restores the barrier function of the stratum corneum and reduces Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL). Better hydration helps to achieve a softer, smoother
and flatter scar.
Protection: Strataderm forms a durable, flexible and waterproof sheet. It does not penetrate into the epidermis or dermis.Strataderm protects the scarred site from microbial and chemical invasion. The protected environment helps to normalise the level of collagen production.
Modulation: Abnormal scar formation is associated with an abnormal proliferation of fibroblasts. It is suggested that silicone gel (like Strataderm) treats and prevents hypertrophic scar tissue, which contains histologically normal fibroblasts, by modulating expression of growth factors such as bFGF. Correcting a deficiency or overabundance of growth factors that orchestrate the tissue repair process has a favorable influence on wound healing and scar formation.