Cosmetic Corner

Cosmetic Corner: Dermatologists Weigh in on Scar Treatments

Leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top scar treatments. See what they’re recommending to their patients and why.


 

To improve patient care and outcomes, leading dermatologists offered their recommendations on the top scar treatments. Consideration must be given to:

Biafine
Valeant Consumer Products, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
“Biafine Topical Emulsion has a very nice effect on scars and erthema.”—Jeffrey M. Weinberg, MD, New York, New York

BioCorneum HC
Enaltus, LLC
“I like Biocorneum HC for hypertrophic scars. It is a silicone gel scar cream with sunscreen and low-potency steroid. It is a good combination product and patients like it.”—Amy J. Derick, MD, Barrington, Illinois

Kelo-cote
Enaltus, LLC
Recommended by Anthony M. Rossi, MD, New York, New York
Mederma
Mertz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Recommended by Kenneth Beer, MD, Miami, Florida

Cutis invites readers to send us their recommendations. Over-the-counter antifungals, antiperspirants, and sunless tanners will be featured in upcoming editions of Cosmetic Corner. Please e-mail your recommendation(s) to the Editorial Office.


Disclaimer: Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Cutis or Frontline Medical Communications Inc. and shall not be used for product endorsement purposes. Any reference made to a specific commercial product does not indicate or imply that Cutis or Frontline Medical Communications Inc. endorses, recommends, or favors the product mentioned. No guarantee is given to the effects of recommended products.

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