Dermatology Handbook

The professional's guide to product selection

Cica-Care

Cica-Care

Smith+Nephew

Description

Cica-Care gel sheet is a soft, self-adhesive, semi-occlusive sheet made from medical grade silicone reinforced with a silicone membrane backing.

Indications

Cica-Care is designed for temporary use in the management of both existing and new hypertrophic scars and keloids, and as a prophylactic therapy on healed wounds to help to prevent hypertrophic scarring and keloids.

Contraindications

Do not use patients with complicating medical factors which would make them unable to use the gel sheet properly. Do not use on patients with dermological conditions (such as, psoriasis and acne). Do not use on open wounds or where the skin integrity is compromised.

Price

6x12cm, £15.98; 12x15cm, £31.15

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