Detailed description
The Cicatrex Skin glove is designed to provide comfort while providing compression therapy for the management of scars, burns and lymphedema 1,2,3.
Thanks to Cicatrex Skin quality, the garment is distinguished by its fine, smooth and lightweight knit, making it both elastic and easy to maintain5.
It is available in different sizes and two colors, caramel and black, suitable for different preferences and needs.
This product is also available in a madetomeasure version to ensure adaptation for all patients.
1 cicatrisation : Monstrey Updated Scar Management Practical Guidelines: Noninvasive and invasive measures Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (17486815/ª) 2014 + internal tests (cf catalgue LO 2024)
2 Reduction of hypervascularisation / Reorganisation of fibroblasts / improvement of skin appearance : internal tests ( voir catalogue)
3LO Pubian, genital lymphedema.
Primary lymphedema in children.
Maintenance of lymphedema volume reduction : HAS Report Medical compression in lymphedema therapy – 2010
4 EhlersDanlos syndrome*
Improved proprioception thanks to compression of the limbs.
Pain alteration.
Compression from 6 to 13.5 mmHg. HAS Report – Compressive garments in the treatment of EhlersDanlos syndrome – Jan 2010 Page 4
5 Cicatrex skin : its fine, smooth, light knit. The composition of Cicatrex Skin compression garments makes them both aesthetically pleasing and easy to care : ETN 280 Dossier Textile Polyamide – July Aug 2017 – Page 1
6 stretch /Physical and mechanical testing of textiles X Wang, X Liu, C Hurren (2008), pp 90124, Fabric testing + catalogue LO "it helps freedom movement
7 easy to put on : end user survey (catalogue LO 2024) This high stretch capacity makes the garments easy to put on and remove
8 care instructions : see catalogue LO 2024 : Always wash Cicatrex by hand, as often as you wish, with soap or a product designed for delicate fabrics. Do not add bleach or stain remover. Rinse thoroughly and squeeze out excess water without twisting.
Dry flat, away from any direct heat source (do not dry on a radiator for example).
Do not iron.
Patient profile
Adult Burn survivor Pediatric patient Post surgery
Specifications
Treatment of burns (thermal, chemical or electrical)
Prevention of functional or unsightly complications of scars (keloids, hypertrophy, bands)
Support of skin grafts Treatment of acute/postoperative (e.g. breast surgery) or chronic (e.g. lymphedema) edema
Treatment of symptoms and/or disorders related to EhlersDanlos syndrome: joint pain, dislocations, joint subluxations, motor instability (only for models related to this indication)
Prevention of peripheral neuropathies of the extremities, induced by chemotherapy (only for hand gloves and socks)Do not use in case of major dermatological conditions on an affected limb.
Do not use in the event of known allergy to any of the components.
Do not use in case of severe peripheral neuropathy of the affected limb.
Do not use in the event of septic thrombosis.
Do not use in the event of phlegmasia cerulea dolens (painful blue edema with arterial compression) of the affected limb.
Do not use in case of brachial plexus pathology.
Do not use in case of vascularity of the extremities.Size Hand Circumference Size 1 13 cm - 14.5 cm Size 2 15 cm - 16.5 cm Size 3 17 cm - 18.5 cm Size 4 19 cm - 20.5 cm Size 5 21 cm - 22.5 cm Size 6 23 cm - 24.5 cm Size 7 25 cm - 26.5 cm Size 8 27 cm - 28.5 cm polyamide, elastane
Thuasne - 120, rue Marius Aufan 92300 Levallois-Perret - France