CICA-CARE^◊ offers many advantages for people who, maybe like yourself, have red, dark or raised scars. It not only softens, flattens and fades these types of scars but also relieves itching and discomfort.

It is easy and comfortable to use and incurs little of the pain, inconvenience and cost of other scar treatments like laser surgery, surgery or steroid injections.

There's no need for tapes or bandages either and it's medically proven safe and effective for use on children as well as adults.

Which is why CICA-CARE^◊ has been widely used by the medical profession for over ten years. And now it is available for you to purchase from your local pharmacist.

CICA-CARE^◊ is an advanced form of silicone contained within a gel sheet that provides a comfortable, convenient treatment for red, dark or raised scars. It has been widely used in hospitals by dermatologists and surgeons.  The majority of red, raised and dark scars improve when CICA-CARE^◊ is used.

Research into how CICA-CARE^◊ works suggests that it may occlude the skin to hydrate the scar area. This means moisture is locked into the skin around the scar.

The effect of this is to make the scar tissue paler in color, closer to the natural color of your skin.

CICA-CARE^◊ is designed to soften, flatten and fade red, dark or raised scars that have resulted from surgery, accidents, cuts and burns and injury to any part of the body, including the face. CICA-CARE^◊ can also relieve the itching and discomfort associated with red and raised scars. 

However, some injuries leave white scars that naturally fade away after time and CICA-CARE^◊ is not suitable for use on these.CICA-CARE^◊ is for use on intact skin and must not be used on open or infected wounds or over scabs or stitches.  See pack insert on instructions for use and in-use precautions.  If uncertain consult a medical professional. 

Do not use ointments or creams under the gel sheet. In some cases a rash may appear, this has been attributed to either poor hygiene or the product being applied too tightly. If a rash appears reduce product wear time, should it persist please consult your doctor. 

Do not use skin currently affected by acne.

Take a look at the following 8 simple steps to scar reduction, and see just how easy it is to gently soften, flatten and fade red, dark or raised scars with CICA-CARE^◊. Results may vary based on scar type, skin type, age and location.

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 Scar Reduction time below 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.

Scar reduction times vary from person to person and depends on the nature of the scarring. However, on average and if used correctly you can expect best results after 2-4 months.

At first, CICA-CARE^◊ should be applied to the scar for 2 hours a day, building up by 2 hours a day to allow your skin to get used to the gel strip.

CICA-CARE^◊ can be washed and re-used. Each strip lasts between 14 and 28 days, making it a very cost-effective scar reduction sheet.

The CICA-CARE^◊ user diary will help you keep a record of your treatment programme.

To remain fully effective, we recommend CICA-CARE^◊ is cleaned twice daily. During warm weather or during periods of increased physical activity, CICA-CARE^◊ should be cleaned more frequently to maintain maximum contact between the gel strip and the treatment area.

Cleaning CICA-CARE^◊ is straightforward. Simply wash the strip with a mild soap. Avoid using any other household cleaning products.

To dry CICA-CARE^◊ after cleaning, use a non-fluffy (lint free) cloth and, before reapplying, clean your scar area too.

For your comfort and convenience, CICA-CARE^◊ can be removed for you to wash and bathe as normal.