CICA-CARE is a soft, self-adhesive silicone gel sheet for the treatment
and prevention of scarring 1-3. CICA-CARE is effective in the treatment of
scars up to 30 years old.2-6
The CICA-CARE adhesive gel sheet is simple to apply and can be cut to
size to fit most scars. The silicone membrane and gel combination make
CICA-CARE more durable. It is washable and reusable, each piece can last
up to 28 days.7,8

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