Dermatix – price, reviews, photos of scars before and after, instructions

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Dermatix gel – instructions for use, price,
Dermatix - reviews, photos of scars before and after.

Dermatix is a silicone-based gel that can improve the appearance of immature scars and reduce scars after surgery, burns and other injuries. Dermatix is used and recommended by plastic surgeons, dermatologists for effective treatment and reduction of scars.

Clinical studies have proven that Dermatix softens, smoothes and flattens scars while reducing itching, pain and discomfort that may occur during healing. Dermatix can be used on any part of the body, including the face, joints, and scalp.

In pharmacies you can find the Dermatix gel, released (Fig. 1), as well as the Dermatix Ultra gel - from. Their price is approximately the same, but the latter, in addition to silicone, also contains vitamin C. In addition to the gel, the MEDA company also produces a scar remedy in the form of silicone bandages (Fig. 2).

Dermatix: price, release forms

Dermatix is available in only two forms: as a silicone gel (in tubes of 6 or 15 g), and also in the form of silicone dressings on a transparent or fabric basis. It is a mistake to look for Dermatix ointment or Dermatix cream in pharmacies, because... such forms simply do not exist.

Despite the fact that Dermatix can be bought at any pharmacy without a prescription, the drug still cannot be called affordable. It should be noted that there is a very wide range of prices for this drug in different pharmacies...

Silicone gel Dermatix - the price will vary on average from 2000 to 2400 rubles (per tube of 15 g). As for the 6 g package, it is quite difficult to find it in pharmacies, and its price will be about the same.

Dermatix silicone bandage on a transparent basis (Fig. 7) - price for size 4 by 13 cm - from 1200 to 1400 rubles.

Dermatix silicone bandage on a fabric basis (Fig. 5-6) – → size 4 by 13 cm – costs from 1400 to 2300 rubles. → size 13 by 25 cm – costs from 4600 to 5600 rubles.

Many patients, having learned the high cost of the drug, begin to wonder whether Dermatix has cheaper analogues. Let’s answer right away: Dermatix has analogues, but they do not completely replicate the composition of this drug. You will find a list of analogues with prices at the end of the article.

Gel Dermatix - instructions for use

Silicone gel Dermatix - reviews unanimously confirm that the drug is very easy to use...

Wash the area of application thoroughly with water and a mild detergent.
Dry your skin well.
Cut off the end of the tube.
Apply a very thin layer of silicone gel to the scar or scar, rubbing gently in a circular motion. You can apply Dermatix gel only to a completely healed scar, when all the crusts have come off (otherwise the scar will become wet).
Let the gel dry for 4-5 minutes. If the gel has not dried, then you need to remove excess gel with a napkin.

Important : Dermatix silicone gel must be applied in a thin layer 2 times a day (morning and evening). Additionally, it is recommended to apply a pressure bandage once a day after applying the gel. The recommended minimum treatment period is 2 months, but most reviews say that the best results from using the gel become visible in the third or fourth months of use.

Additional recommendations - for faster drying of the gel in warm weather - keep the tube of gel in the refrigerator. In cold weather, you can speed up the drying of the gel on the skin by directing a stream of warm or cool air from a hair dryer onto it. And after 4-5 minutes, when the gel is completely dry, you can already apply decorative cosmetics on top of it, if necessary (24stoma.ru).

Application of Dermatix gel

Reviews from doctors and users confirm the effectiveness of the drug and ease of use. The application algorithm is as follows.

Clean the skin area with mild soap and water
Eliminate moisture.
Apply silicone gel in a thin layer to the affected area.
Leave until completely dry for 5 minutes.
Remove any remaining drug with a tissue.

The use of the drug is permissible only on completely healed scars. Otherwise, the skin restoration process may slow down. Application of the gel is necessary twice a day. It is recommended to use a tight bandage over the drug during one of the applications.

The course of treatment is at least two months, but reviews of Dermatix report that the maximum effect is achieved after 4 months of use. Although the price of Dermatix is not too low, the gel can be classified as an affordable drug, given its low consumption.

In hot weather, for ease of use, it is recommended to store the tube of gel in the refrigerator. To quickly dry the drug on the skin in cloudy weather, it is permissible to use a hair dryer with a flow of cold air. After the medicine has dried, decorative cosmetics can be applied.

Dermatix silicone bandage - instructions for use

Dermatix silicone bandage is available either on a transparent basis or on a fabric one. It should be noted that the Dermatix transparent silicone dressing can be reused for 5 weeks and is ideal for exposed areas of the body. And the fabric-based silicone bandage is comfortable to wear under clothing and can be reused for up to 6 weeks.

Bandage sizes can be either 4cm by 13cm or 13cm by 25cm. Silicone bandages can be cut into smaller sizes as needed to cover your scar.

Sequence of application –

Wash the application area thoroughly with water and a mild detergent.
Dry your skin well.
Remove the protective layer from the dressing, but be sure to save it.
Place the silicone bandage with the sticky side on the injured area. Please note that the silicone bandage should extend slightly beyond the scar area.
Dermatix silicone dressing should be on the damaged surface constantly, at least 12-13 hours a day.
At least once a day, you should wash the scar itself or both sides of the silicone bandage with water and mild soap. Rinse the silicone bandage thoroughly and let it dry before reapplying it to the scar.

Important : You must wear the Dermatix silicone dressing every day for 12-23 hours for at least 2 months (at least). If you wear the silicone dressing for less than 23 hours, store it between uses using a protective layer. The minimum treatment period is 2 months, and the maximum until you get the desired result.

Dermatix bandage

Silicone dressings are available in clear and fabric bases. The first option allows repeated use over a period of five weeks. This type is very convenient when used on exposed skin. You can use the option with a fabric base for six weeks. This type of silicone bandage is comfortable to wear under clothing.

Often, in a rush to save money, people want to find cheap analogues of Dermatix. Unfortunately, there are no gels and dressings with an absolutely identical composition and effect of therapy on the pharmacological market. Purchasing similar medications may result in wasteful spending.

Using a bandage also requires cleaning the skin. Application is only permissible on dry areas. The protective layer from the dressing must be saved for subsequent uses. Apply it in a sticky layer to injured skin. You need to walk with the Dermatix bandage 12 hours a day. Before each reuse, wash and dry the bandage.

Reviews and photos of scars

Silicone-based gels have been used for treating scars for many years. European dermatologists, when choosing between Dermatix or Contractubex, prefer to prescribe the first option to their patients.

The most popular questions about the drug Dermatix: price, reviews and analogues. The cost may vary and starts from 2000 rubles for a gel and from 1500 for a bandage. You can find different reviews about Dermatix, but on reliable resources positive ones always prevail.

Impact results

The objectivity of assessing the effectiveness of Dermatix treatment is most obvious in the photo. Patients confirm that as a result of exposure, the skin layers are leveled, compactions dissolve, and the transition of skin tone becomes less noticeable. The best way to see the difference is in the Dermatix before and after photo. They allow you to track transformations during application and upon completion.

The use of gels and dressings does not guarantee complete and absolute elimination of scars and scars. Skin healing is a complex process involving many factors. At the same time, experience of use and clinical trials have shown that the use of Contrubex makes scars invisible and elastic.

Dermatix: reviews, photos of scars before and after

The mechanism of action of silicone products is still not fully understood, but dermatologists and plastic surgeons have successfully used silicone gels to treat scars for many years. The medical literature indicates that it is the waterproof coating that silicone creates on the skin, as well as its ability to allow air to pass through, that has a beneficial effect on the formation of a good, invisible, light and flat scar.

Experts agree that regular use of products such as Dermatix silicone dressing or Dermatix silicone gel helps prevent the formation of hypertrophic and keloid scars after operations (if, of course, you started using these products in a timely manner). As for the use of Dermatix on existing scars and scars, the effectiveness of the application will be significantly lower.

Dermatix: photos of scars before and after...

Dermatix: patient reviews

We analyzed reviews from a large group of patients, and it turned out that some patients praised its effectiveness in keeping their scars flat, light and unnoticeable. The difficulty in interpreting these reviews is that no one knows what these scars would have been like without the use of Dermatix.

In many other patients, even with the use of Dermatix, reviews noted that keloid scars still formed. This may be due to the fact that skin healing after injury is a multifactorial process, depending on age, skin type, genetics, location of the scar, whether the wound became infected, and the type and method of skin damage.

Conclusions : There is currently research that shows that silicone helps create a thinner and more elastic scar. However, the quality of these studies is a little depressing, because... the methodology used was only a survey or examination of patients, which does not constitute objective scientific evidence, unlike, for example, studies where tissue samples are taken before, during and after the use of the product.

Published studies do not even provide quantitative indicators, i.e. what percentage of patients showed improvement in their scar condition (relative to the total number of patients who took part in the studies). All this casts some doubt on the effectiveness of this group of drugs. Read about the rating of the best remedies for scars and scars - here .

It should be noted that many patients still developed terrible scars after using silicone gels, but many others did not use anything at all, and their scars gradually disappeared, becoming almost invisible. Thus, we can conclude that using Dermatix is not a guarantee that your scar will be flat and invisible. But by using the drug, you definitely reduce the risk of developing a hypertrophic or keloid scar.

Interesting fact : it is worth noting that massaging a developing scar with the most common Vaseline or moisturizing cream also increases the elasticity of the scar and also distributes the developing collagen well. But it is very difficult to understand how much better gels with silicone will be than Vaseline or regular cream, and whether it is worth paying so much for them.

Dermatix: analogues

Only three similar silicone-based scar preparations are available in Russian pharmacies. Moreover, only one of them costs less than Dermatix. Below we will also list cheaper drugs that are not silicone-based, but have a similar effect.

“Kelo-cote” – based on silicone and polysiloxane; the price for 15 g is on average 1,560 rubles, although in one pharmacy we managed to find it even for 1,300 rubles.

"Zeraderm Ultra" - contains: silicone, coenzymes, vitamins, UV filter. The price is about 3100 rubles, and it is difficult to find.

"Scarguard MD" - contains: silicone, vitamin E, hydrocortisone. A 15 ml bottle costs about 4,500 rubles.

Drugs with similar effects -

There are also preparations for the treatment of scars and scars, which instead of silicone contain ingredients with a similar effect. These drugs are quite popular due to their lower price -

«Fermenkol" (instructions for the drug) - made on the basis of collagenase of animal origin. Price is about 1050 rubles per tube of 50 g.

“Kontraktubeks” (instructions for the drug) – active ingredients: onion extract, sodium heparin, allantoin.
The cost is about 580 rubles per 50 g tube. Such a difference in cost casts doubt on the quality of this drug, however, comparative clinical studies of silicone preparations and preparations based on onion extract and sodium heparin have not been conducted. Consequently, here you can only navigate by reviews of the drug Contractubex.

Dermatix: contraindications and side effects

Dermatix has practically no contraindications. The only exception is an allergic reaction to silicone, because... the drug contains polysiloxane. Therefore, if you notice redness, pain or irritation on the skin after application, you should stop using it.

Recommendations to avoid side effects -

Dermatix should not be used on open or fresh wounds, wet stitches,
It should not be used on mucous membranes or too close to the eyes,
It should not be applied over antibiotic creams or over any other skin care or treatment preparations.
It should only be applied to clean and completely dry skin,
It may stain clothing if it is not dry enough after application.

We hope that our article on the topic: Dermatix instructions for use, price - was useful to you!

Dermatix Ultra silicone gel in tubes 15g

Product description

DERMATIX is a transparent, quick-drying gel that helps maintain uniform skin moisture and has a corrective effect on scars resulting from injuries, burns, surgical interventions and other skin damage. DERMATIX has the ability to smooth and soften raised scars, relieve associated soreness, itching and discomfort, and reduce skin redness. DERMATIX is easily applied to all areas of the skin, including the face, joints and folds, dries quickly and forms an invisible protective “film”. DERMATIX gel is used to treat and prevent the formation of hypertrophic and keloid scars (after surgery, burns or as a result of other injuries) in the early stages immediately after wound healing. The gel can also be used for raised immature red scars that are in the process of formation and up to 2 years after wound closure.

Recommendations for use

Remove the tube cap and cut off the tip. DERMATIX gel should be applied 2 times a day (morning and evening), following the instructions below: - Rinse the treated area of skin with water, pat dry. DERMATIX should only be applied to clean and dry skin. - Rub a small amount of gel into the scar with gentle massage movements. If you apply too much gel, the excess should be removed with a napkin so as not to stain your clothes. — After the Dermatix gel has completely dried, you can apply cosmetics. The minimum duration of the preventive course is at least 2 months; in case of complicated scarring, longer use may be required. DERMATIX can be used in pediatrics.

Warning

In rare cases, the use of the gel may cause redness, pain or irritation of the skin. If this worries you, or you notice that other undesirable manifestations are developing, consult your doctor.

Contraindications

DERMATIX gel should not be used on open, unhealed wounds. Avoid getting the gel on the mucous membrane and on areas of the skin in close proximity to the eyes. DERMATIX should not be applied over any dermatological preparations without consulting a physician.

Storage conditions

Keep out of the reach of children! Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C; away from heating sources. Do not use after the expiration date stated on the packaging. Shelf life: 3 years.

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