No published study has compared Scarless and Strataderm directly, so neither can be said to give better results. The documented differences are in the pack sizes available and how often each is applied, as set out above.
Comparison
Scarless vs Strataderm and Stratamed: silicone scar gel comparison
Scarless is a topical silicone scar gel from Goodness Care. Strataderm is described in its EU leaflet as a silicone gel for use on scars, supplied in a tube. Both are for closed skin. Stratamed is for a different stage: its EU leaflet describes it for open wounds, including fresh incisions from immediately after a procedure. What follows are the documented characteristics of each product; results are not compared.
Reviewed by Raed Salah, Pharmacist and Technical DirectorLast reviewed September 2026
Quick comparison
| Scarless | Strataderm | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Silicone gel in a tube | Silicone gel in a tube |
| Ingredients listed | Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Dimethicone, Silica, Squalane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Isopropyl Myristate | Polydimethylsiloxanes, siloxanes, alkylmethyl silicones |
| Pack sizes | 15 g tube | 5 g, 10 g, 20 g and 50 g (EU) |
| How often | Two to three times a day | Once daily, or twice daily for exposed areas |
| How long | Two to three months; established scars take longer | At least 60 to 90 days; larger and older scars may take longer |
| Open wounds | No. Closed, fully healed skin only | No. Not on open wounds or broken skin |
Where Stratamed fits
Stratamed is a separate product. Its EU leaflet describes it for open wounds, including fresh incisions from immediately after a procedure.
Scarless is for closed skin only. It must not be applied to open wounds or unhealed incisions, or before sutures are removed.
Deciding when a wound has closed is a question for the surgeon or clinic.
What they have in common
Based on each product's own published information:
- Silicone gel in a tube. Both are silicone gels supplied in a tube.
- A thin layer. Both are applied as a thin layer and left to dry.
- Closed skin only. Neither is for open wounds.
- Sunscreen and cosmetics. Once dry, both can be covered with sunscreen or cosmetics.
Key differences
Based on each product's own published information:
- Pack sizes. Strataderm's EU leaflet lists 5 g, 10 g, 20 g and 50 g sizes. Scarless comes in a 15 g tube.
Application compared
Each manufacturer's own instructions, side by side:
- How to apply. Scarless: squeeze out a small amount, spread a thin layer over the scar and rub in gently until it dries. Strataderm, according to its EU leaflet: with the scar clean and dry, apply a very thin layer and allow it to dry.
- How often. Scarless: two to three times a day. Strataderm: once daily, or twice daily to exposed areas, or as advised by a physician.
- How long. Scarless: two to three months, and longer for established scars. Strataderm: at least 60 to 90 days; larger and older scars may take longer.
- Over the dried gel. Scarless can be covered with cosmetics or sunscreen once it has dried. Strataderm's EU leaflet says it can be covered with sunscreen or cosmetics once dry. See how to apply Scarless.
Which may suit whom
Each has documented features that may matter to different people:
- Strataderm may suit someone who wants a choice of sizes, from 5 g to 50 g. It may also suit someone who prefers a once-daily routine.
- Scarless may suit someone who wants a silicone gel that contains squalane, an olive-derived emollient, and a stable vitamin C derivative, in a 15 g tube. Sunscreen may be applied after Scarless has dried.
- Stratamed is for open wounds, per its EU leaflet.
- If you are not sure which suits your scar, a pharmacist or doctor can advise.
What the evidence can and cannot tell us
Silicone as a class. Silicone gels and sheets are widely recommended in scar-management guidance, particularly for hypertrophic scars and keloids. However, systematic reviews have found that the certainty of evidence for some outcomes is low or very low.
The ingredients beyond silicone. The research on squalane and on vitamin C derivatives looks at the ingredients themselves, not at Scarless as a finished product.
A direct comparison. No published study comparing Scarless and Strataderm directly has been identified.
Scarless may help improve the appearance of scars. More on the research, and its limits, is on the published research page.
Frequently asked questions
According to their EU leaflets, Stratamed is for open wounds, including fresh incisions from immediately after a procedure, while Strataderm is for closed skin and must not be applied to open wounds.
No. Scarless is for closed skin only. It must not be applied to open wounds or unhealed incisions, or before sutures are removed. Stratamed's EU leaflet covers use on open wounds. A surgeon or clinic can advise when a wound has closed.
Stratamed and Strataderm are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products. Goodness Care is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, Stratamed, Strataderm or their owner.
Sources
- Stratpharma AG: Strataderm Consumer Information / Patient Information Leaflet (international, EN/DE/FR/IT/ES), SD000INT1PI12-0223 (accessed September 27, 2026)
- Stratpharma AG: Stratamed Consumer information / Patient Information Leaflet (international, EN/DE/FR/IT), MS000INT1PI16-1125 (accessed September 27, 2026)
- Meaume S, Le Pillouer-Prost A, Richert B et al. Management of scars: updated practical guidelines and use of silicones. Eur J Dermatol 2014;24(4):435-43. PMID 25141160
- Monstrey S, Middelkoop E, Vranckx JJ et al. Updated scar management practical guidelines: non-invasive and invasive measures. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2014;67(8):1017-25. PMID 24888226
- Jiang Q, Chen J, Tian F et al. Silicone gel sheeting for treating hypertrophic scars. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021;9(9):CD013357. PMID 34564840
- Scarless: Goodness Care's product information on this site.
This is a topical gel for external use on intact, fully healed skin. Do not apply it to open wounds, unhealed incisions, or infected or irritated skin. It does not replace medical advice: ask a doctor or pharmacist about a scar that is painful, growing, restricting movement, or not improving.
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