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Silicone Gel Sheeting
Silicone gel sheeting (SGS) has been an effective reduction and preventive scar therapy since 1980. It was first discovered to be used in treating scars by Perkins in Australia and New Zealand, and first discussed in the thesis of Karen Quinn, a British biomedical engineering student, in 1985. It is now considered the first-line prevention and treatment for Hypertrophic scar, hypertrophic and keloid scars by occlusion and then hydration of the scar tissue. Silicone gel is made of medical-grade silicone polymers. Silicone gel sheet consists of a soft, semi-occlusive sheet and a membrane that increases the durability of the sheet. The sheet has a solid rubber-like appearance. Although the mechanism of action of silicone gel sheeting remains partially unknown, its efficacy is confirmed by many clinical trials, and is similar to silicone gel. Medical use Silicone gel sheeting is the gold-standard and non-invasive treatment for hypertrophic and keloid scars. During skin injury repa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silicone Gel Sheet (beige)
A silicone or polysiloxane is a polymer made up of siloxane (−R2Si−O−SiR2−, where R = organic group). They are typically colorless oils or elastomer, rubber-like substances. Silicones are used in sealants, adhesives, lubricants, medicine, cooking utensils, thermal insulation, and electrical insulation. Some common forms include silicone oil, silicone grease, silicone rubber, silicone resin, and silicone Caulking, caulk. Chemistry More precisely called polymerized siloxanes or polysiloxanes, silicones consist of an inorganic silicon–oxygen backbone chain (⋯−Si−O−Si−O−Si−O−⋯) with two organic groups attached to each silicon center. Commonly, the organic groups are methyl. The materials can be cyclic or polymeric. By varying the −Si−O− chain lengths, side groups, and Cross-link, crosslinking, silicones can be synthesized with a wide variety of properties and compositions. They can vary in consistency from liquid to gel to rubber to hard pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
