Smith+Nephew Cica-Care Scar Treatment Silicone Gel Sheet

Description

Variations: Also available in SKU/Sizes66250707/12 x 15cm, 66250706/12 x 15cm, 66250704/12 x 6cm, 36361566/ 3 x 12cm

Features:

• Cica-Care Gel Sheet flattens, softens and fades, red, dark and raised scars. In fact, fading and softening of scars was seen after just 2 months of treatment.
• Cica-Care Gel Sheet reduces thickness, itchiness and colouration of raised scars.
• Cica-Care Gel Sheet has been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of scars up to 30 years old.
• Cica-Care Gel Sheet has been shown to fade and soften scars, this may help with anxiety and other psychological effects caused by scarring.
• Self adhesive that is easy to use, easy to cut and easy to remove.
• A soft, comfortable and flexible treatment that can be used on many sites on your body.
• Can be washed and reused on the same person.

Recommended Care:

1.  For the first two days use Cica-Care Gel Sheet for 4 hours during the day or night. For next two days use Cica-Care Gel Sheet for 8 hours each day or night. Continue to increase wear time by two hours per day until a minimum of 12 hours per day is reached. If possible, Cica-Care Gel Sheet should be worn 24 hours per day.
2. Clean Cica-Care Gel Sheet twice daily with a mild soap and rinse well (D). Dry with a non-fluffy towel or by airing. Avoid using detergent for cleansing as this may lead to skin irritation. Avoid using paper products (e.g. kitchen towels) to dry the Cica-Care Gel Sheet as it can adhere to the sheet. NOTE: In warm weather or during periods of physical activity where sweating may occur, Cica-Care Gel Sheet should be cleansed more often for comfort and to maintain optimal contact between Cica-Care Gel Sheet and the skin.
3. Ensure the scar and surrounding skin are washed using the mild soap prior to re-applying the gel sheet. Rinse the area in clean warm water. Dry with a non-fluffy towel.
4. When Cica-Care Gel Sheet begins to wear or cleaning is difficult, it should be replaced. This usually occurs after 28 days. Results may be seen from 2 months. Scar improvement time will vary between individuals.

Precautions for Use:

• In some patients, a rash has been observed on the covered skin. This has been attributed to either poor hygiene or to the product being applied too tightly. Should a rash appear, reduce CICA-CARE Gel Sheet treatment time to 12 hours followed by 12 hours rest. If the rash persists, discontinue use and consult your healthcare professional.
• On surgical incisions, use Cica-Care Gel Sheet only after sutures have been removed and the site is fully healed. Follow acclimatisation and washing procedures carefully. Use of CICA-CARE Gel Sheet is not recommended on young children unless used in combination with an appropriate secondary retention dressing.
• Do not use with ointments or creams under gel sheet. Should any signs of irritation (reddening, inflammation) maceration (over-hydration of skin), hypergranulation (excess tissue) or sensitivity (allergic reactions) appear, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.
• Dressings are for healthcare professional use or for use by consumers.

Contraindications: Do not use on open wounds. Do not use on skin affected by dermatological conditions (e.g. psoriasis & acne). Do not use unless skin surrounding scar is normal and wound is fully healed.

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