Couldn't find certified FDA approvals, but it appeared to work on my scar
ITEM: Elamei brand sold by Pephuca - Silicone Scar Sheets (1.6” x 120”)<br />PRICE: $17.09 per roll – (1.6” x 120” rolls at 8.9 cents/sq. inch)<br /><br />Ironically, I had just visited my dermatologist to have stitches removed from what was an outpatient procedure a few weeks prior. I had a removal of a small item near the front of my neck and off to the side a bit. I asked the attending nurse what she knew about ‘silicone tape.’ She shared that their office recommends the use of the tape, but didn’t mention any brands. I understood how silicone tape worked on scars, and felt it worth trying on mine. I should have asked about FDA approved brands vs online, but didn't.<br /><br />The first day I went to apply the tape, I found the roll-size was perfect. Its 1.6” width was just the right length for my scare. So I could cut the tape at 1” off the roll; 1.6” x 1.0” worked great in covering the scar and having sufficient overage to secure to my skin. The adhesive is strong enough to keep the cut-to-size bandaid type product on all day. And on my fair complexion, I can barely see the product on my neck. I was very impressed.<br /><br />I’d recommend only wearing the tape for a few hours. I wore the silicone tape for about seven hours. And after removal I noted the area was irritated and itchy. I'd remembered the instructions indicated a shorter first-time use of 4-6 hrs. Maybe that was why an introductory short wear time would be wise. The irritation cleared that evening, and the following days I wore silicone tape from morning until early evening. And I have to admit that the scar was initially low-level. But after a week of applications, (new bandaid each day), I noticed a very flattened scar. I'll attribute some of that to the tape.<br /><br />My only caution about this or any other tape is that I couldn’t find ‘direct reference’ to approval by the FDA anywhere on the tape or box. It was certainly inferred on the vendor’s page, but never directly shared certifiable endorsements or approvals. After having used this product, and not having any allergic reactions, I felt it was safe to continue use.
Rating: 4 stars