Skin Care & Scar Management

A sheet of clear, cuttable gel that takes the pressure off wherever skin meets something hard. Splint edges, brace straps, prosthetic sockets, wheelchair contact points, bony prominences — cut a piece to shape with scissors and it conforms to the body, absorbs shock and shear, and won't freeze, melt or leak.

Who it's for

Hand therapists lining thermoplastic splints; orthotists and prosthetists; clinicians managing pressure areas on heels, elbows and sacrum; anyone whose brace rubs.

Choosing a thickness

• 3.2 mm — splint and brace linings where bulk matters.
• 4.8 mm — general pressure relief and padding over bony areas.
• 6.4 mm — maximum cushioning for high-load or long-duration contact.

Details

• Sheet 25 × 33.75 cm, clear polyurethane elastic gel
• Cut and shape with ordinary scissors; edges stay clean
• Reduces transmitted impact and vibration; minimises shear
• Wipe clean

Goes well with

Heel & elbow protectors for ready-made pressure relief, and Fleecyweb self-adhesive padding for lighter, stick-on protection.

SKU reference

A small, inexpensive vibrating massager for scar work, desensitisation and sensory re-education. It runs at 92 cycles a second with a 0.06 mm stroke, gentle enough for a healing scar or a sensitive fingertip, and comes with three rubber heads: a ball, a spot and a flat disc; the cap covers broader muscle areas. Battery included, ready to use, 90-day warranty.

Who it's for

Hand therapists issuing a home program for scar massage or desensitisation; speech pathologists for oral stimulation; anyone needing light muscle stimulation. At 13 cm and 156 g with battery, it fits a handbag.

Details

• 92 cycles/s, 0.06 mm amplitude
• One 1.5 V C-cell battery, about 90 minutes of continuous use
• 4.2 x 3.3 x 13.5 cm; 100 g without battery
• Three natural rubber heads included

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Goes well with

DermaGel silicone sheets between massage sessions.

Digi Caps are soft gel sleeves that slip over a sore finger or toe and stay there. A ribbed elastic outer sleeve stretches to fit the digit; the mineral-oil gel lining cushions the tip and joints, absorbs friction and shock, and slowly moisturises the skin. Relief for corns, calluses, hammer toes, ingrown and damaged nails, blisters, and fingertips made tender by injury or arthritis.

Who it's for

Podiatry and hand therapy patients, people with diabetes managing pressure on the toes (with clinician guidance), musicians and tradespeople protecting fingertips, and anyone with a sore digit that clothing or shoes keep catching.

Sizing

Measure the circumference of the digit. Small/Medium fits 5.8–7.6 cm; Large/X-Large fits 6.4–9.5 cm. Each sleeve is 6.4 cm long and can be trimmed. Sold in packets of 6.

Care

Hand wash in mild soap, air dry. Replace when the gel lining wears thin.

Goes well with

Isotoner compression gloves for whole-hand swelling, and the M-Gel ribbed digital tube when you need to cut sleeves to length from a roll.

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Silicone/Gel

Gel Mate® Silicone Gel Sheets 

  Gel Mate is a medical grade silicone gel sheet for scar management Gel Mate® and Gel Mate® Flex provide excellent conformability for small and large surfaces.

Gel Mate® is self adherent on one side and backed by an anti-microbial (bacteria resistant) cloth that glides under clothing on the other.

Gel Mate® Flex is a revolution in scar management. The ultra-thin silicone sheet can be applied anywhere and the stretchable fabric adheres even over joints for constant, even pressure on the scar.

• helps to flatten and soften raised scars and may prevent the formation of hypertrophic (thickened) or Keloid scars.
Please allow 10-14 days if not in stock

Features:
•Silicone gel sheets help improve the color and appearance of new or mature scars.
•Only silicone gel sheeting applies long-term light pressure on scars, unlike rub-on gels or creams. Silicone gel has also been shown to add a hydrating effect to the scar and surrounding skin that helps in increasing mobility and faster healing.
•Silicone gel sheeting is reported to reduce the itching and discomfort experienced when scars begin to heal.
•Individually packaged sheets include a measurement grid on the back to determine the amount of sheeting issued or to document progress as the scar reduces in size.

Sizing Information:

Gel Mate silicone gel sheet is available in two sizes:

Code P9510 Gel Mate® 10 x15 cm (4" x 6")

Code P9520 Gel Mate® Flex 5.0x 20.0cmx 1mm (2" x 5")

Trim to a size slightly larger than the scar.

Gel Mate® and Gel Mate® Flex are washable, reusable and long-lasting.

Grid backing sheet allows for easy cost calculations when supplying patients, or can be used to document scar changes.

Please allow 10-14 days if not in stock

DermaGel is our most popular silicone sheet for flattening and fading scars. A thin, translucent sheet of medical-grade silicone moulds to the body, sticks on one side only, and is discreet enough to wear all day, which is what makes it work: silicone sheeting needs hours of contact, and patients keep wearing DermaGel. Cut it to shape with scissors.

Who it's for

New or old scars from surgery, burns and trauma, including hypertrophic and keloid scars. Used by plastic surgeons, burns units and hand therapists, and by patients at home after surgery.

Clear or fabric-backed?

• Clear (GS46): the original; thinnest and least visible.
• Natural, fabric-backed (GS46F): a soft flesh-coloured fabric liner makes the sheet easier to handle and longer-lasting; wear it under clothes.

Details

• Sheet 14.5 cm x 12 cm x 0.18 cm, individually sealed
• Adhesive on one side; won't stick to clothing or dressings
• Thin poly-film liner for clean cutting

Choosing between sheets, gel and tape

Read our guide, silicone scar sheets, gel or tape. For a fabric-backed sheet in larger sizes, see GelMate.

Silicone/Gel

DIGITAL TUBE M-GEL RIBBED

Use on Toes or Finger seamless tube fully coated

M-Gel Fully Coated Digital Tube: Traditional Digital tubes absorb pressure and friction to help prevent and ease pain

The gel slowly releases a medical grade mineral oil to help soften and moisturise the skin. Simply trim to size with scissors

• Use - general toe/finger protection
• Fully lined with vitamin-enriched gel
• Helps relieve pain from corns, calluses, nail problems, dry cuticles and abrasions
• Flexible fabric stretches easily
• Gel will not flatten out like foam products
• Can be easily cut to fit any size required
• Washable and reusable
• Choose between narrow (20mm) and wide (25mm)
• Pack size: 2 x 152mm tubes