MEBO Scar Ointment applies the same Beta-Sitosterol herbal active that is in the MEBO wound healing preparation to the specific purpose of scar remodelling and improvement. Applied consistently over the healing and maturation phase of a scar, Beta-Sitosterol and the herbal base support the transition from the raised, firm, red hypertrophic scar tissue to a flatter, softer, less visible mark. The ointment base maintains the moist, supple environment that facilitates the extracellular matrix remodelling that underlies scar maturation.
Specs
- Active ingredient: Beta-Sitosterol 0.25%
- Form: Ointment
- Weight: 30g
- Action: Scar remodelling - softening, flattening, fading
- Suitable for: Hypertrophic scars, keloids, post-surgical and burn scars
Benefits
- Beta-Sitosterol's anti-inflammatory and regulatory effects on fibroblast activity support the transition from the overactive collagen-producing state of hypertrophic scar tissue to the more organized, softer collagen arrangement of mature, flatter scar tissue
- The ointment base provides the moist, occlusive environment that accelerates the transition from the raised, firm, vascular early scar to the flat, pale, mature scar - occlusion has been shown to reduce hypertrophic scar formation and improve the rate of scar flattening
- Regular application maintains the suppleness and hydration of the scar tissue that prevents the tightening and discomfort that dry, uncared-for scars develop, particularly across joint areas or areas subject to regular movement
- The herbal formula provides natural anti-inflammatory support alongside the physical environment effects of the ointment, potentially reducing the inflammatory activity within the scar tissue that perpetuates hypertrophic response
- The 30g tube provides a focused supply for a specific scar area - suitable for the targeted daily application to a single post-surgical or post-burn scar site over the 1 to 3 months of intensive treatment that produces visible improvement
How to Use
- Apply a thin layer of ointment directly to the scar once or twice daily
- Gently massage in using small circular motions for 3 to 5 minutes per application - massage contributes to scar softening independently of the active ingredient
- Begin use as soon as the wound has fully closed and the surface epithelium is intact - do not apply to open wounds
- Continue for a minimum of 2 to 3 months for hypertrophic scars - scar remodelling is a slow process requiring sustained treatment
- If using under a silicone sheet or dressing, apply the ointment first and allow to absorb before applying the silicone
- Protect the scar from sun exposure using SPF50 - UV darkens scars and slows fading
- Consult a dermatologist for established keloid scars - MEBO Scar is appropriate for prevention and early hypertrophic scars but severe keloids may require additional medical treatment
