Wrinkles

When should I start putting vitamin E on my scar?

Anecdotal reports claim that vitamin E speeds wound healing and improves the cosmetic outcome of burns and other wounds. Many lay people use vitamin E on a regular basis to improve the outcome of scars and several physicians recommend topical vitamin E after skin surgery or resurfacing.

When should you start using vitamin E on scars?

The website recommend applying the gel 2–3 times daily. Improvements may take 8 weeks to show up in fresh scars. In older scars, it may take as long as 6 months for noticeable improvements.

When can I put vitamin E on my incision?

Pure Vitamin E oil can be moisturizing and soothing to the surgical area once the incision has closed. Some research even suggests that it improves the appearance of scars. Simply apply the oil to the scar at least once a day for the first eight weeks.

When can I start putting cream on my scar?

Don't rush into scar treatment right after your injury. Take good care of your wound first and wait until the skin has completely healed (no scab) before starting to apply any topical products such as Mederma® Scar treatment.

Does vitamin E actually help scars?

Conclusions: This study shows that there is no benefit to the cosmetic outcome of scars by applying vitamin E after skin surgery and that the application of topical vitamin E may actually be detrimental to the cosmetic appearance of a scar.

What helps scars heal faster?

Keep the wound moist. Apply petroleum jelly to the wound and cover it with a non-stick bandage. This can speed healing and minimize scarring, says Krant.

How do you treat an incision scar?

Treatments include surgery to remove the scar, steroid injections, or silicone sheets to flatten the scar. Smaller keloids can be treated using cryotherapy (freezing therapy using liquid nitrogen). You can also prevent keloid formation by using pressure treatment or gel pads with silicone when you are injured.

What can I put on a scar to help it heal?

Proper wound care: How to minimize a scar

  1. Always keep your cut, scrape or other skin injury clean. …
  2. To help the injured skin heal, use petroleum jelly to keep the wound moist. …
  3. After cleaning the wound and applying petroleum jelly or a similar ointment, cover the skin with an adhesive bandage.