Mederma Named No. 1 for Scars and Stretch Marks

Sep 10th, 2015

Pharmacy Times and U.S. News & World Report have named Mederma (Merz Aesthetics) the No.1 pharmacist-recommended brand for treating scars and stretch marks.

Mederma offers a range of over-the-counter products to treat the appearance of scars caused by cuts, scrapes, burns, acne and surgery, including PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream, Advanced Scar Gel, Scar Cream Plus SPF 30 and Mederma For Kids, while Mederma Stretch Marks Therapy combines ingredients like proprietary botanical extract Cepalin and hyaluronic acid.

“We are proud to announce that Mederma has once more been recognized as the #1 pharmacist-recommended brand for both scar care and stretch mark therapy,” said Mark Lemko, vice president and U.S. head of Merz Skincare. “This recognition showcases Merz North America’s continued commitment to skin health innovation. Whether consumers are turning to a physician’s office or the drugstore aisle, Merz products continue to offer best-in-class solutions for a range of skincare needs.”

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