How Long Does it Take for Mederma to Work?
- Mederma is an over-the-counter treatment used for scars related to acne, stretch marks, surgical wounds, and burns. The active ingredient in Mederma is allium cepa (which is a form of onion extract). Allium cepa has anti-inflammatory properties, meaning it can reduce swelling surrounding a scar and also stimulate collagen growth around the skin. It also contains ingredients such as aloe that keep the skin around the scar soft, preventing hard, scarred skin from forming.
- The frequency and duration Mederma should be applied depends on the type and size of the scar and how old the scar is. A .20g tube of Mederma typically lasts the user three months.
As a rule, Mederma should be applied to the scar three to four times per day to keep the scar tissue soft. For new scars, such as those from surgery or a scrape, a person should being seeing results in two months. For older scars, results may be seen in three to six months.
Most people see results from Mederma after four weeks of application. - Mederma should be applied to new scars; however, it should not be used on fresh or open wounds. Applying Mederma to these types of wounds can cause intense itching and burning.
