![Vitamin E & Scar Healing](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/vitamine-scarring_title.jpg)
Key Points
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The Theory: Antioxidants
Many skin products contain Vitamin E to help with scars and skin health. Some believe that this may be due to Vitamin E's role as an antioxidant.
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2. Actual Effectiveness: Not Very
However, studies have not shown evidence that Vitamin E is effective at reducing scar tissue.
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3. Actual Risks: Some
One consistent finding is that vitamin E, when applied in high concentrations, can cause side effects, in particular rashes.
Background
The Basics
Key Facts
Key Facts
- TypeFat Soluble
- Other Namesα-tocopherol
- SourcesDiet, Liver
Appearance
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Uses:
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Antioxidant
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Inflammation
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Immunity
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Amount per day
15mg
Source: Institute of Medicine
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Types of Foods
Nuts & Seeds
Sunflower seeds, wheat germ, and almonds
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Deficiency
Rare in healthy individuals
Effects of Vitamin E on Scar Tissue
![12 Weeks of Vitamin E on a Scar](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/vitamine-scarring_scarring.jpg)
A small study found that Vitamin E did not help with scarring. Participants were given either Vitamin E in an ointment or Aquaphor. After 12 weeks, the remaining 10 participants did not show any benefits for Vitamin E.
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Data Source
"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. In 90% of the cases in this study, topical vitamin E either had no effect on, or actually worsened, the cosmetic appearance of scars. "
Risks of Vitamin E on the skin
![Vitamin E & Scars](https://www.clearvuehealth.com/images/vitamine-scarring_contactdermatitis.jpg)
Two studies have shown that Vitamin E cream can lead to side effects if applied to skin at high concentrations.
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Data Source
"Of the patients studied, 33% developed a contact dermatitis to the vitamin E. Therefore we conclude that use of topical vitamin E on surgical wounds should be discouraged."
More Info
More Info:
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