Semi-occlusive dressings can be used to remove scars
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 88/100
Semi-occlusive dressings, such as silicone gel sheeting and polyurethane films, are clinically proven and widely recommended as a first-line non-invasive therapy to reduce, flatten, and manage hypertrophic scars and keloids.
Evidence for · 4
Hypertrophic scar model in the rabbit ear: a reproducible model for studying scar tissue behavior with new observations on silicone gel sheeting for scar reduction
2007 · cited by 104
Demonstrates that semi-occlusive polyurethane film and silicone gel sheeting significantly reduce scar formation in a validated animal model.
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More for · 3
Keloid treatments: an evidence-based systematic review of recent advances.
2023 · cited by 74
Highlights silicone gel and sheeting as first-line therapy for managing and reducing keloids and hypertrophic scars.
Scar Management in Pediatric Patients.
2025 · cited by 3
Supports the early application of silicone gel or sheets as standard non-invasive modalities to minimize scar visibility and treat hypertrophic scars.
Increased Patient Compliance with Silicone Gel Sheeting and Topical Silicone Gel for Hypertrophic Scar Improves Scar Outcomes
2024 · cited by 1
Shows that continuous and consistent use of topical silicone gel and silicone gel sheeting improves hypertrophic scar outcomes.