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EPICYN Silicone Gel 45g
$32.99
Description
Epicyn Scar Reducing silicone gel 45g
Epicyn Silicon Gel is a Gold Standard Silicone Based Gel that is Clinically Proven to Reduce Scar Characteristics. Epicyn Silicon Gel is Effective for the management and Reduction of New and Existing Hypertrophic and Keloid Scars.
Epicyn Silicon Gel is pH neutral, odourless and suitable for all skin types. Epicyn has been Clinically Proven in existing scars to reduce all scar characteristics including: Reduces redness, hardness and elevation and colour difference compared to normal skin.
Epicyn treats scars right from the start. Epicyn is the only scar silicone gel to be used from day one, immediately after wound appearance or post-surgical sutures (stitches). During healing is the most effective time to reduce scar formation.
The unique MicroHeal® technology in Epicyn means effective scar management. MicroHeal technology ensures fast effective control of your skin condition, supporting the body's natural healing process, including a reduction in iflammation and promoting faster healing. MicroHeal creates an optimal moist wound healing environment. The bacterial load is reduced.
Epicyn was clinically tested against a leading silicone gel, Scars managed with Epicyn had positive outcomes and cosmetic results across all measures.
Scars can be a worrying long term outcome from skin trauma. Skin damage from burns, injury, trauma or surgery cause scar tissue to form. If scars are prominent treatments are available to reduce their appearance.
There are two types of scars, keloid and hypertrophic. Common scar symptoms include:
Pain and Itch
Appearance, including scar height
Pliability, how flexible the scar is
A lack of blood supply to the scar (measured as vascularity)
International Scar Management Guidelines (2014) recommend that silicone gel is the first line treatment. Both for prophylaxis (preventing scar formation) and for scar treatment. The recommendation to use Silicone Gel applies to both keloid and hypertrophic scar types. Epicyn silicone gel additionally contains innovative MicroHeal technology. Giving you the best of both to improve all scar measures.
MicroHeal products are clinically proven to be:
Non-irritating
Non-damaging to healthy skin cells
Free of sensitivity
As tested by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved laboratories.
Ingredients
Directions & Precautions
Dosage:
For best results apply Epicyn three times daily. Cover the affected area with a thin layer of Epicyn and gently rub until evenly distributed.
Epicyn is effective in reducing new and existing scars, both keloid and hypertrophic.
Use Epicyn from day 1 to reduce scarring.
Warnings:
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Epicyn™ is indicated as an adjuvant in the wound healing process with wounds that can only heal by secondary intention in maturation phase.
- Do not use if hypersensitive to sodium hypochlorite or hypochlorous acid.
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For external use only not for injection or consumption.
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If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional
Extended Information:
Epicyn™ is effective for the management and reduction of new and existing hypertrophic and keloid scars. Epicyn™ assists with moistening while forming a protective barrier against physical, chemical and microbial invasion of the scar. Medsafe WAND listed and TGA approved Medical Device.