Real-world management of abnormal scarring using topical silicone gel: expert consensus and case series from the Asian SCARS Expert Group.

Preventing abnormal scar formation and correcting non-aesthetic mature scars are important to prevent physical and psychosocial consequences of abnormal scarring. Evidence-based guidelines for scar management in Asian patients recommend first-line silicone-based products. Dermatix ^® * Ultra and Dermatix Ultra Kids are topical silicone gels containing a vitamin C ester that helps lighten scar tissue. Herein, we report a case series including patients with hypertrophic and keloid scars treated with Dermatix, showing that Dermatix is effective for scar treatment and prevention, as well as expert consensus supporting the safe and effective use of Dermatix.
Competing Interests: Disclosure and potential conflicts of interest: XY, VL, FC, LQ, SS, TT, and YC declare no conflicts of interest. TC declares receiving an honorarium for the expert meeting. CH declares payment or honoraria for lectures, presentations, speakers, bureaus, article writing, or educational events from Biofemme Unilab, Philippine Family Physician, Bayer, Cardinal Santos Medical Center and Quezon City Medical Society, support for attending meetings and/or travel from Cathay Drug Philippines and Biofemme Unilab, and a leadership or fiduciary role at Cardinal Santos Medical Center. DD and DN are employees of A. Menarini Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors Potential Conflicts of Interests form for the authors is available for download at: https://www.drugsincontext.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/dic.2023-4-3-COI.pdf
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