All about Scars

Sooner or later, almost everyone experiences scars. Depending on the extent of the injury, a scar can leave visible traces. Some individuals not only find scars physically disturbing, but also feel less attractive due to their scars. This makes it all the more important to treat scars early on – for minimal visibility and a positive body feeling. Here you will find valuable information about scars.

Scar test

With this short test, you’ll find out how you can treat your scar effectively and achieve a more unobtrusive skin appearance. | more

What is a scar?

A scar is the inevitable result of a wound with a certain depth. Injuries that affect the upper layers of the skin (epidermis), on ... | more

Scar formation

As soon as a wound goes deeper and reaches the dermis, a scar forms. The body reacts to an injury in a series of coordinated steps,... | more

Problematic scars

There are different types of scars. Some can cause problems. | more

Scar healing

Several factors are responsible for the healing of scars. | more

Scar characteristics

There are many different factors that determine how visible a scar remains | more

Contractubex®, gel

Indications: hypertrophic and keloidal scars, movement-restricting and cosmetically disfiguring scars after operations, amputations, burns and accidents; contractures such as Dupuytren’s contracture and traumatic tendon contractures; cicatrical structures (atrophic scars), once these lesions have closed.*

 ** For risks and side effects please read package inserts and ask your physician or pharmacist.

Last revision of the text: September 2023.

Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH, 60048 Frankfurt**

*This is a summary of all indications granted in different countries of the EU. Please respect your local package insert and indications

**Market authorisation holder may be different for single countries