Silicone scar sheeting is used by hospitals, cosmetic surgeons, burn centers, and dermatologists to treat especially surgical and burn scars and prevent the formation of new scars. The sheets are thought to provide a protective barrier which mimics the natural barrier function of normal, healthy skin.

Neosporin scar solution is a silicone scar treatment brand for the consumer market that does not exist anymore. The Pfizer company held the license to manufacture Neosporin Scar Solution using patented Silon® technology since 2002. In 2006 Johnson & Johnson purchased Pfizer Inc. and took it out of production. Because the demand kept growing the product was continued under the new brand name ScarAway in 2008.  These ScarAway silicone sheets, produced by Mitchell-Vance Laboratories, are largely the same as the Neosporin sheets. They are improved by making them bigger, thinner, and more adhesive.

A common heard complaint is the (lack of) adhesion. I have used them myself and I know from experience the sheets can be, especially on difficult parts of the body such as the face, hard to keep attached. Especially when the sheets have been worn for a few days and are cleaned and dried (which is recommended after a while) they get less sticky. I solved this by using silk tape to keep them attached. For my face I used a silicone gel (liquid version) during daytime. Although less effective than sheets according to studies the gel was a welcome addition.

So if you are searching for Neosporin scar solution, keep in mind they are called ScarAway nowadays. And keep in mind that it will take some dedication to keep them attached but it’s worth the effort because there is no better over the counter scar treatment available. The sheets are available online at Drugstore.com and Amazon