Merz North America Introduces Mederma PM
The makers of Mederma introduced Mederma PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream, a new scar cream formulated to work at night, when skin naturally regenerates faster. Mederma PM is clinically shown to improve the overall appearance, size, color and texture of scars, making them softer, smoother and less noticeable. The cream is also formulated with Tripeptol, a skin-nourishing complex with peptides, collagen, and antioxidants that complement the increased nighttime regeneration of the skin to promote healthy looking skin.
"In my practice, patients want to reduce the appearance of scars, but they also want to see results quickly. During sleep, the body works harder to reverse the skin damage caused during the day, repairing and regenerating skin cells at a faster rate," advised leading New York City based dermatologist and author of Skin Rules Dr. Debra Jaliman, M.D. "In a clinical study, subjects who used Mederma PM for eight weeks as directed saw noticeable improvement in the size of scars in as little as two to four weeks and a 50 percent reduction in the size of the scars after eight weeks."
Available in the First Aid and Skin Care sections of drugstores nationwide, Mederma PM should be applied once-nightly and can be used with moisturizers and anti-aging creams, but, the company cautions patients to consult their healthcare professionals before using Mederma PM with topical prescription products. Mederma PM may be used on scars on the face and the body resulting from injury, cuts, surgery, burns and acne. For best results, it is recommended that the cream be applied evenly and gently rubbed into the scar once nightly for eight weeks on new scars and once nightly for three to six months on existing scars.
To help ensure effective and appropriate product use, Mederma offers text, email and calendar reminders. Additionally, an iPhone app, the Mederma Progress Tracker, allows users to take photos of their scars every few days and create a time-lapse movie to see how Mederma helped improve the appearance of their scars over time. The app is available in the iTunes App store.
Mederma PM is sold in a 1-ounce tube and 1.7-ounce jar with suggested retail prices of $25 and $35, respectively.