Mederma Advanced Scar Gel, Treats Old and New Scars, Reduces the Appearance of Scars from Acne, Stitches, Burns and More, 0.70oz (20g) Size: 0.7 Ounce (Pack of 1)

There are several differences between Mederma PM Intensive Overnight Cream and Mederma Advanced Scar Gel. One is cream based and the other is gel based. Both help to reduce the appearance of scars and can be applied once daily (or nightly).

Mederma is a topical product used to improve scar appearance. It is a gel based on an onion extract. Mederma is product of HRA Pharma, a division of Perrigo. A Mederma marketing claim is that the product can can make scars "softer, smoother, and less noticeable".

Mederma is a brand of topical scar treatment products manufactured by Merz Pharmaceuticals of Frankfurt, Germany.

Ingredients : Active Ingredients: Allantoin (0.5 %), Skin Protectant. Inactive Ingredients: Water, PEG 4, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract, Panthenol, Fragrance, Lecithin, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate.

Over the counter products such as Mederma® scar treatment range possess moisturizing properties that limit water loss and, consequently, scar formation. Skin conditions that seem minor, such as acne, may injure your dermis and cause scarring. The sooner you start treating them, the more effective the treatment.

This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (such as diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy). Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking.

HRA Pharma To Acquire the Mederma® Brand from Merz - Merz Pharma.

Brilliantly works on scars. I could see the difference in new scars in about a week of using it. Highl recommended.

Made in Germany. Mederma® is a registered trademark of HRA Pharma.

From the manufacturer

Mederma's UNIQUE TRIPLE ACTION FORMULA penetrates beneath the skin surface to seal in moisture, renew cells and aid formation of collagen. Use once a day, as directed, to see a difference that lasts a lifetime. Mederma advanced gel can be used for pockmarks, ice pick scars, stitches scars and acne scars.