Merz Pharma Canada today announced the availability of Mederma® Skin Care for Scars™ Gel and Mederma® Stretch Marks Therapy at retailers nationwide. Mederma® Scar Gel and Mederma® Stretch Marks Therapy are specially formulated with Cepalin®, a proprietary botanical extract derived from onions. Mederma® Scar Gel is the #1 doctor- and pharmacist-recommended brand for scars in the U.S. and is clinically proven to improve the appearance of scars caused by burns, injuries, acne or surgery. Dermatologist-tested Mederma® Stretch Marks Therapy is clinically proven to reduce the overall appearance of stretch marks by diminishing discoloration, improving texture and enhancing skin softness.

More than two-thirds of respondents in the Mederma® Wear Your Skin Proudly™ survey1 reported having a scar from surgery, injury or acne and approximately 90% of pregnant women and 70% of adolescent females have stretch marks, which also commonly occur in people who have lost weight within a brief time period. Although scars and stretch marks pose no health risk, these skin imperfections can cause negative body image issues for people of all shapes and sizes.

"No matter the reason for a scar or the cause of the stretch marks, these skin imperfections can be a source of embarrassment for people who see them as flaws to be covered up or hidden," said Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, a clinical and research dermatologist based in High Point, North Carolina. "Clinically proven treatments from Mederma® can help reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks, offering the boost of confidence needed for people to wear their skin proudly."

Mederma® is committed to providing consumers with new, exciting and relevant information and offers several online resources including www.Mederma.ca, which provides information on the Mederma® family of products, before and after photos and real-life success stories.

Mederma® Stretch Marks Therapy is available in Canada at Wal-Mart, Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs, Pharma Plus, Lawtons Drugs and other fine drug stores nationwide. It can be found in the Skin Care section and is sold in a 150 gram tube, which retails for $39.99. Mederma® Scar Gel is available in Canada at Wal-Mart, Shoppers Drug Mart, London Drugs, Pharma Plus, Pharmasave Drugs, Lawtons Drugs and other fine drug stores. It can be found in the First Aid section and is sold in a 20 gram tube, which retails for $19.99.

About Mederma® Skin Care for Scars™ Gel

Mederma® Scar Gel is an invisible, greaseless, topical gel that is pleasant-smelling, easy to use and clinically proven to improve scar softness, redness, texture and appearance. In a clinical study, 77% of subjects noted moderate to significant improvement overall on scars treated with Mederma® Scar Gel over untreated scars at week 10. Mederma® Scar Gel should be used as soon as a wound is healed or sutures have been removed. For new scars, apply evenly, gently rubbing into the scar three (3) to four (4) times a day for eight (8) weeks. For existing scars, apply evenly, gently rubbing into the scar three (3) to four (4) times a day for three (3) to six (6) months.

About Mederma® Stretch Marks Therapy

Mederma® Stretch Marks Therapy is a patented formula that combines a unique blend of ingredients, including the proprietary botanical extract Cepalin®, hyaluronic acid and centella asiatica leaf extract. The advanced formula is dermatologist tested and clinically proven to reduce discoloration, improve texture and enhance skin's softness, with noticeable improvement in about four (4) weeks, and optimum improvement in 12 weeks when used twice daily. Mederma® Stretch Marks Therapy is effective for all the areas of the body where stretch marks occur, including the arms, abdomen and buttocks.

1 Harris Interactive. Mederma® Wear Your Skin Proudly™ Survey. Conducted in the United States. October 2010.

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Merz Pharma Canada Ltd.