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Tips for Healing and Fading Scars with Vitamin E

This topic is all about finding ways to help surgical scars heal and fade, with a focus on using Vitamin E and other options. Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by someone with a lot of experience in this area:

- After surgery, using Vitamin E oil can be beneficial. You can take a regular Vitamin E capsule, pierce it, and gently massage the oil into your scar lines. This simple routine has been found to speed up healing and help scars fade.

- If you have wounds that tend to over-granulate or bleed, especially if you're on blood thinners, there are a few things to consider:
1. Manuka honey has been helpful for some, but be cautious if you have sensitive skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis.
2. For over-granulation, silver-nitrate sticks can be used, and there are dressings like Kaltostat that might help with bleeding and preventing adhesion.

- Arnica tablets and cream can be useful for easing bruising after an injury.

- Keep in mind that Vitamin E oil can have different effects on different people:
1. Some studies suggest it might worsen scarring or cause skin irritation, so it's important to do a patch test first and stop using it if you notice any irritation.
2. Some people, and even pets, have seen benefits from Vitamin E. You might consider adding an oral Vitamin E capsule to your diet along with topical use.

- Remember, scars can naturally fade over time, so sometimes patience is the best approach.

- If you're not having success with conventional products, consider reaching out to wound-dressing manufacturers. They often look for people to try new products and might provide advanced dressings that aren't widely available yet.
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