Cica-Care Scar Treatment

Some scars can be unsightly on your body, especially if they are in an exposed area or are raised and dark scars. Depending on the person’s skin reaction, a small wound can sometimes lead to raised bumpy scars called keloids or hypertrophic scars. Keloids are formed when the skin over-reacts to the wound. Different areas of the body can also be more vulnerable to hypertrophic scars. I used to think that these scars were something we had to live with but thanks to Cica-Care by Smith & Nephew, there is now a treatment for scars.

Cica-Care is a self-adhesive silicon gel sheet that has been proven to flatten and improve up to 90% of keloids and hypertrophic scars. In fact, it has been used in the medical industry for over ten years already as it has been effective in even flattening ugly scars caused by burns or accidents.

I have used Cica-Care before and found it to be truly effective! Just a week’s use flattened and lightened the scar considerably. It was easy to use as I simply had to cut the silicon gel sheet to my desired size and stick it over the scar area. However, I found that it doesn’t stick that well and has a tendency to fall off, especially after I have used it for several times. I often ended up losing it and having to cut a new piece.

Read below how to use the Cica-Care gel sheet.

Step 1
Wash your hands before use and then gently clean the scar and surrounding skin. Thoroughly dry the area before applying Cica-Care.

Step 2
Peel the lid from the tray containing Cica-Care and remove the gel sheet.

Step 3
With a pair of scissors, cut the sheet to the size of the scar - allowing a little overlap all the way round. Store the remaining gel sheet in a dry place, like the tray the gel came in.

Step 4
Remove the printed plastic sheet to reveal the adhesive.

Step 5
Apply Cica-Care, adhesive side down, to the scarred area without stretching the strip. If your scar is in an awkward position you may wish to use a light bandage or tape to keep Cica-Care in position. Do not hold the gel sheet too tightly to the skin as this may cause irritation of the scar and surrounding area.

Step 6
Cica-Care should be applied to the scar for 4 hours on the first two days of use. The application time should then be increased by 2 hours a day to enable your skin to get used to the gel strip. See treatment time and the Cica-Care user diary for more details.

Step 7
Clean Cica-Care twice daily with a mild soap. Once you’ve cleaned the gel strip, rinse it well.

Step 8
Dry the Cica-Care strip with a non-fluffy towel before re-applying. Ensure the scar and surrounding area is washed too.

Cica-Care can be found in our local Guardian pharmacies. The retail price for this is a little on the high side, over RM100 for a box. It is worth the price to pay if you have been seeking an effective scar treatment for a while.