Most children experience bumps and bruises during their early developmental years as they go through the typical tumble and fall stages. From toddlerhood through kindergarten, kids seem to fall an awful lot and their little foreheads and chins are the primary locations for scars.
However, kids can also get scars from bug bites, surgery, burns and more. And when it does happen, after the initial shock of the injury is over, parents are oftentimes left wondering how they can repair their child’s skin and help it to be ‘perfect’ again.
My 6 year old son has a scar on his chin from a recent fall. So, I started to do some online research to see which scar fading creams really work and more importantly (as a mom), which scar fading creams are kid-friendly.
So from one parent to another, here’s some scar cream reviews and what I found out to be the best scar fade creams for kids:
Scar Zone. This product popped up a lot in my search results so I thought I’d check it out. The website mentions that most people experience results in 90 days. The product claims to “Reduce the appearance of scars. Helps smooth and soften raised scars. Helps appearance of discolored scars.” They guarantee results if you’re not satisfied with results. If you mail the unused portion along with original receipt and UPC code, in 6-8 weeks you’re supposed to receive a refund of the purchase price. The active ingredients are Dimethicone (skin protectant), Octinoxate (sunscreen) and Zinc oxide (sunscreen). Scar Zone, like Mederma For Kids, is available in most stores and their website lists where you can purchase the product nationwide. They have a brief Q&A on their website along with a contact phone number. The site, however, does not mention the use of the product and it’s safety on children. The lack of that information would lead me to believe it is only for adults. There are also testimonials on the website, but no before or after photos.
Mederma For Kids. Mederma is a well-known name and has a scar fading gel just for kids between the ages of 2 and 12. According to Mederma, it’s a safe, non-toxic product but may cause skin irritation to those with sensitive skin. Mederma advises that if swelling, scar discoloration, or severe itching occur, that individuals should stop using the product. It contains Cepalin®, a proprietary botanical extract that, according to the Mederma for Kids website, “helps scars appear softer, smoother, and less noticeable” This pertains to scars from “cuts, scrapes, stitches, burns, bug bites, and surgery.” Mederma mentions a refund if you’re not satisfied after 8 weeks of treatment. The website gives directions on how to use the product, clinical information, FAQs and user ratings… but no before and after pics.
Scarology: The Ultimate Scar System. Unlike the other products, Scarology is more of a system, rather than just a standalone cream or gel. According to the website, Scarology was developed by a husband and wife physician team (one a plastic and reconstructive surgeon for the face and neck, the other a pediatrician) with combined medical experience of at least 20 years. (This was a nice surprise). The website claims the product is “designed to help improve the appearance of scarred skin due to wounds, burns, keloids, acne, surgery” as well as “can be used on any skin type and on any scar once the skin has completely healed from the initial injury. Whether you have a new scar, old scar, or stretch marks.” There are 3 steps in the Scarology scar fading kit including fruit exfoliator, scar cream and silicone scar sheets. This 3-part system seems comprehensive and makes sense. First, exfoliating the skin and prepping the skin for better absorption of the scar cream. Then, an innovative cream that according to the website, contains ingredients that have been shown to “boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and hydrate all layers of the wound.” And finally, the silicone scar sheets that according to the website have been “shown to provide nourishment to skin layers and improve scar thickness and color. Silicone Sheets have been clinically proven to provide healing and compressive effects on scars.” The product is not currently available in stores and can be purchased directly from the website. However, the website has a lot of information including testimonials, before and after pictures (including a child), which was a big plus for me. They also have a product guarantee.
Revitol Cream. Revitol is available and their website claims that it “helps reduce the appearance of unsightly scars, even if they’ve been there for years.” The website has one before and after photo and some user testimonials. There is an About Us page on the website that gives the company’s background as well as an FAQ page. The website didn’t mention the product’s ingredients, if it was safe on children, or if there was a return policy. Needless to say, the lack of important information like the aforementioned made me feel weary of moving forward with a purchase of the Revitol Scar Cream.
ScarAway. The last of my research took me to ScarAway. The product, according to their website, touts “visible results in just a few weeks.” They make claims to “shrink, flatten and fade both old and new scars of varying types.” There are several products that are available to purchase from nationwide pharmacies and other retail products such as scar repair gel, silicone sheets, and diminishing scar serum. However, each of these products need to be purchased separately. The website mentions the technology behind ScarAway. The website doesn’t mention specifically if the product is safe to use on children. The website mentions the product can be used on childhood scars. But that is ambiguous. It’s unclear if the product can help children (with new scars) OR help adults with childhood scars (old scars). The website, however, shows a few photos of families (with children) implying that it can be used on kids. The website does mention the product is “drug-free” and “latex-free.” Since there’s no clear indication in the FAQs or on the website if the product is safe for kids to use, I will pass on this.
So all and all, there’s some hits and misses with scar creams that can be used on the delicate skin of a child.
As a parent buying a product that will be going on my child’s skin, I want to make an educated decision first, and pick a product that was developed with children in mind.
Every parent may have different criteria as to what is important when they make a scar cream purchase. But I hope that this consumer review on children’s scar creams was helpful in the overall decision-making process.
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