Mederma for Acne Scars
Millie & All:
I think it is *extremely* important for the Acne Support Group to
"check-out" acne products research and their efficacy. There are many
ways to conduct clinical research that benefits the companies marketing
efforts more than the consumer.
I reviewed the research that Mederma is based on:
Clinical study with Mederma on rabbits -
Primary ingredient in Mederma -
Critical information to read associated with Mederma’s clinical study:
- "Little scientific evidence exists to support the efficacy of this
product in reducing hypertrophic scars."
- "Histologic analysis demonstrated no significant reduction in scar
hypertrophy or scar elevation index."
- "However, a significant improvement in dermal collagen organization
was noted on comparing Mederma-treated scars with untreated control scars."
- "No significant difference in dermal vascularity or inflammation was
noted. Computer analysis of the scar photographs demonstrated no
significant reduction in scar erythema with Mederma treatment."
Herb Man Dan