Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process that occurs when a wound closes following accidents, surgery or disease. The time skin takes to heal varies depending on the degree of damage. The longer it takes to heal, the greater the chance of a noticeable scar.
It is important to know that scarring is considered to be the final stage of wound healing and all wounds will form scars, but not all scars will become abnormal scars. Normal scars will develop during the first 48 hours following wound closure and can fade within 3 months, whereas abnormal scars can occur up to 18 months later. Scars resulting from surgical incisions can become abnormal regardless of the skill of the surgeon.
Various types of scars can form when the normal wound healing process is disrupted.
Kelo-cote recommended by physicians
Silicone gel is the choice of plastic surgeons worldwide.1
Dermatologists and plastic surgeons have used silicone gel as an effective scar treatment for more than 20 years.
According to the 2002 International Clinical Recommendations on Scar Management, silicone gel should be the first line of treatment in the initial management of all scars and particularly in the prevention of keloids and hypertrophic scars.1
Kelo-cote advanced formula scar gel
Kelo-cote is an innovative topical silicone gel that is effective for the management and prevention of hypertrophic and keloid scars, resulting from trauma, burns and surgery.
Kelo-cote has been uniquely formulated to improve and reduce the appearance of scars, both old and new, restoring confidence and self-esteem. It softens, flattens and smoothes scars, and reduces associated discoloration, pain and itchiness.3
Kelo-cote is safe, well tolerated and is suitable for use on all skin types, including children and patients with sensitive skin.
Hypertrophic scars
Hypertrophic scars are usually red, thick and elevated and can be itchy or painful. Their growth is confined to the boundaries of the original wound, and usually develop in the weeks following trauma (linear hypertrophic scar) or burn injury (widespread hypertrophic scar). These scars may improve naturally; the process can take up to a year or more.
Keloid scars
These are thick, rounded, irregular clusters of scar tissue that extend beyond the original wound. Keloids may occur at any age, but tend to develop more readily in younger individuals and in darker-skinned people. They often appear red or darker in color when compared with the surrounding skin. Keloids may not develop for many months after injury, and can worsen during pregnancy.
Atrophic scars
Atrophic scars are generally small, round depressions that lie below the surface of the surrounding skin. They are formed following acne or chickenpox, when the healing process is disrupted and insufficient new connective fibers are produced.
If a scar is raised and/or red, Kelo-cote' can help by reducing the redness, itchiness and irritation as well as softening and flattening the raised portion. If the scarring is pitted or depressed, Kelo-cote alone cannot help. Dermabrasion or laser treatment followed by Kelo-cote during the healing process is the best treatment for this type of scar.
Silicone gel sheet
Kelo-cote rapidly dries to form a gas permeable, flexible and waterproof sheet. The sheet forms a bond with the stratum corneum (the outer layer of dead skin cells) forming a protective barrier against chemical, physical and microbial invasion while assisting with hydration. This creates an environment which allows the scar to mature through normalized collagen synthesis cycles, and improves the physiological and cosmetic appearance of the scar.
Kelo-cote- Clearly the Best
Kelo-cotesilicone gel makes effective scar reduction easy. Here are some of the benefits:
Transparent and odorless silicone gel
Softens and flattens raised scars
Reduces redness and discoloration
Relieves itching and discomfort associated with scars
The only silicone gel with a patented, self drying formula
Kelo-cote acts like a second layer of skin providing 24 hour efficacy
Easy and painless to apply, no removal necessary
Self dries to an invisible, breathable sheet within 4-5 minutes
Cosmetics or sun block can be applied once Kelo-cote has dried
Suitable for use on children, patients with sensitive skin and pregnant women
No skin irritation, maceration* or other adverse effects
Ideal for any irregular skin/scar surface, joints, flextures, the face and any size scar
* Maceration: when the skin becomes pale, moist, wrinkled and soggy, such as when an adhesive bandage has been on for too long
