What is the difference between silicone gel and silicone patches or sheets? Which formulation works better?
Most forms of pure silicones have shown to be effective in scar management. The best results from silicone therapies are achieved, when the silicone product can be maintained with continuous contact to the scar without secondary side effects such as maceration, rashes, pruritus and infection. Strataderm is a rapidly drying, non-sticky, transparent silicone gel formulation that is easy to use and forms a flexible, breathable sheet. Strataderm is also ideal for the use on irregular skin surfaces, joints and the face. Results from clinical trials suggest that silicone gel is equivalent in efficacy to traditional silicone gel sheeting but easier to use.
