Mepiform 5cm x 7.5cm **Single Dressing**

Mepiform Single Dressing 5cm x 7.5cm

Self-adherent ¹  dressing for reduction and prevention of hypertrophic or keloid scarring

Mepiform is designed to manage old and prevent new hypertrophic or keloid scars ^{2  3  4  5 6  7  8  9} . It can also be used as a prophylactic therapy ^8  10  on closed wounds for prevention of hypertrophic or keloid scarring.  

The Safetac layer ensures that the dressing can be removed and reapplied without losing its adherent properties ^{8  11  12  13  14  15} with easy removal ¹⁵  while remaining gentle to the skin ^4  16 .   

Mepiform is comfortable for the patient ^7  8  and easy to use ^{15  17  18} .

• Self-adherent scar care dressing to manage old or prevent new scarring 
• Safetac layer is easy to remove and reapply and is gentle to skin 
• Available as sterile ¹ or non-sterile dressings 

'References'

1. Mölnlycke Health Care. Data on file.
2. Li-Tsang CW, Lau JC, Choi J, Chan CC, Jianan L. A prospective randomized clinical trial to investigate the effect of silicone gel sheeting (Cica-Care) on post-traumatic hypertrophic scar among the Chinese population. Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries. 2006;32(6):678-83.
3. Li-Tsang CW, Zheng YP, Lau JC. A randomized clinical trial to study the effect of silicone gel dressing and pressure therapy on posttraumatic hypertrophic scars. Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association. 2010;31(3):448-57.
4. Momeni M, Hafezi F, Rahbar H, Karimi H. Effects of silicone gel on burn scars. Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries. 2009;35(1):70-4.
5. So K, Umraw N, Scott J, Campbell K, Musgrave M, Cartotto R. Effects of enhanced patient education on compliance with silicone gel sheeting and burn scar outcome: a randomized prospective study. The Journal of burn care & rehabilitation. 2003;24(6):411-7
6. Wigger-Albert W, Kuhlmann M, Wilhelm D, Mrowietz U, Eichhorn K, Ortega J, et al. Efficacy of a polyurethane dressing versus a soft silicone sheet on hypertrophic scars. Journal of wound care. 2009;18(5):208, 10-4.
7. Middelkoop E, Ahlenius M. Mepiform 003 - An open, single-centre uncontrolled study to register handling, application and reactions of Mepiform in the treatment of hypertrophic scars. MHC Clinical Investigation. 2000.
8. Sakuraba M, Takahashi N, Akahoshi T, Miyasaka Y, Suzuki K. Use of silicone gel sheets for prevention of keloid scars after median sternotomy. Surgery today. 2011;41(4):496-9.
9. Nor NM, Ismail R, Jamil A, Shah SA, Imran FH. A Randomized, Single-Blind Trial of Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream Under Silicone Dressing Occlusion Versus Intra-Lesional Triamcinolone for Treatment of Keloid. Clinical drug investigation. 2017;37(3):295-301
10. Gold MH, Foster TD, Adair MA, Burlison K, Lewis T. Prevention of hypertrophic scars and keloids by the prophylactic use of topical silicone gel sheets following a surgical procedure in an office setting. Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al]. 2001;27(7):641-4.
11. Colom Maján JI, Taffo P. Mpf201 - An open randomised one clinic, explorative investigation comparing Mepiform® with no treatment in patients with hypertrophic scarring after burn or postoperative injury. MHC Clinical Investigation. 2003
12. Nikkonen MM, Pitkanen JM, Al-Qattan MM. Problems associated with the use of silicone gel sheeting for hypertrophic scars in the hot climate of Saudi Arabia. Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries. 2001;27(5):498-501.
13. Sakuraba M, Takahashi N, Akahoshi T, Miyasaka Y, Suzuki K. Experience of silicone gel sheets for patients with keloid scars after median sternotomy. General thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. 2010;58(9):467-70.
14. Tan E, Chua SH, Lim JTE. Topical silicone gel sheet versus intralesional injections of triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of keloids - a patient-controlled comparative clinical trial. 1999;10.
15. Saulsberry C, Andersson A. Mepiform USA - An Evaluation of Mepiform with Safetac Technology for the Management of Hypertrophic Scars. MHC Clinical Investigation - submitted manuscript and poster. 2002.
16. Eishi K, Bae SJ, Ogawa F, Hamasaki Y, Shimizu K, Katayama I. Silicone gel sheets relieve pain and pruritus with clinical improvement of keloid: possible target of mast cells. The Journal of dermatological treatment. 2003;14(4):248-52.
17. Lindberg L, Ahlenius M. Mepiform 000 - The efficacy of Mepiform on keloids and hypertrophic scars; a randomised, controlled, open study. MHC Clinical Investigation, draft report. 1999
18. Lindberg L, Ahlenius M. Siliscar 001 - Pilot study, Siliscar vs Albuplast. MHC Clinical Investigation, Clinical Report. 1998.