Advanced Scar Gel — Reddit Reviews
by Mederma
Updated August 6, 2026
Cepalin formulation backed by some moderate anecdotal success in fading scars
What the community says
Scar gel with cepalin extract that some users swear by for smoothing scars after scabs heal but others find it overpriced and prone to causing hypopigmentation without reliable results.
What this means for you
What people love
- Cepalin formulation backed by some moderate anecdotal success in fading scars
- Can be layered with silicone tape for enhanced scar appearance improvement
- Some report scars blending more with consistent use and strict sun protection
Watch out for
- Can cause hypopigmentation around treated scars, potentially long-lasting
- Needs religious twice-daily application and patience — results can take months and are inconsistent
- Mixed reviews on effectiveness with some users seeing no difference despite prolonged use
Product details
Concerns
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
4 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction
“Merdema scar gel will help reduce the appearance of scars.”
Positive
“It's a little pricey, but it has helped me get rid of the scars from the scratches my cats have given me.”
Positive
“Do you have any brand suggestions for scar gel?”
Positive
“- mederma scar gel twice a day over the full arm, rubbed in deeply”
Cautionary
“Im trying everything but nothing is working”
Cautionary
“I see no difference from right now vs. When they first healed about 3 months ago.”
Cautionary
“I used the Mederma scar gel daily for a year at night and wore sunscreen and now they all blend in to my skin.”
Positive
“i tried mederma, it just didn’t work for me i guess”
Positive
“I saw that you said Mederma didn't work”
Positive
“I have also used mederma scar gel and had some improvement with that”
Positive
“but I had to be religious about applying it.”
Positive
