Vitamin E
Be warned, though, of a couple of things: Don't put vitamin E ON the scar, it can make the scar tissue harder. Also, people that have problems with high cholesterol should be careful b/c vitamin E can make the bad cholesterol worse.
Just thought I'd share with you what's helped me!
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My radiation oncologist recommended Vitamin E
for scar tissue. I have not tried it yet. Thank you for positive experience. I will star it too, just need to make to the pharmacy. I hope I will be amazed too.
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I'm glad it is working forcahjah75 said:I've been using
liquid Vitamin E on my bilateral scars. My surgeon recommended it. So far so good.
Char
I'm glad it is working for you. I've read both sides and just wasn't sure ... glad it's working!0 -
Get some!New Flower said:My radiation oncologist recommended Vitamin E
for scar tissue. I have not tried it yet. Thank you for positive experience. I will star it too, just need to make to the pharmacy. I hope I will be amazed too.
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For those that have had radiation ... the results are even supposed to be more dramatic. Good luck, new flower! I hope it works for you too!0 -
Me too Char...they gave itcahjah75 said:I've been using
liquid Vitamin E on my bilateral scars. My surgeon recommended it. So far so good.
Char
Me too Char...they gave it in pill form and you just break them open and dab it on the scars. I used it after my mastectomy and my scars looked good and i plan on using it again once im totally healed from the implant surgery...they say dont use it if you still have scabs or openings.0 -
There are differing opinionsVickiSam said:Dawne Hope .. What a wonderful suggestion ...
yes .. I think I was slathering Vit. E on my incision scars .. go figure! Internal use makes a great deal of sense.
Hope all is well with you and your new girls ...
Vicki Sam
There are differing opinions on using it directly on the skin. There isn't any argument on taking it as a vitamin. It can't hurt, right? I've been putting organic cocoa butter on mine and they're looking pretty good. My PS told me to get to Walgreens and get the silicone strips. I haven't done that yet. Wasn't sure if they really work or not?
I'm getting along well with the new girls, especially now that my left side has stopped hurting all the time. There is still more scar tissue on that side, it's lumpy ... not sure why but thankful not hurting. Having trouble finding bras that fit, though.
VickiSam - how are you and your new girls?0 -
Dawne were do you findDawne.Hope said:There are differing opinions
There are differing opinions on using it directly on the skin. There isn't any argument on taking it as a vitamin. It can't hurt, right? I've been putting organic cocoa butter on mine and they're looking pretty good. My PS told me to get to Walgreens and get the silicone strips. I haven't done that yet. Wasn't sure if they really work or not?
I'm getting along well with the new girls, especially now that my left side has stopped hurting all the time. There is still more scar tissue on that side, it's lumpy ... not sure why but thankful not hurting. Having trouble finding bras that fit, though.
VickiSam - how are you and your new girls?
Dawne were do you find organic cocoa butter at and does it smell like real cocoa butter...cuz i love that smell.0 -
GNCjo jo said:Dawne were do you find
Dawne were do you find organic cocoa butter at and does it smell like real cocoa butter...cuz i love that smell.
jo jo - I found it at a couple of places ... those health food stores at the mall that have all the vitamins ... I think the name is "GNC" but I'm not sure ... they had some. But look carefully because some of it contains soy oil and you don't want that. But they had some, I just had to read some labels.
I bought some at privately owned store and again had to hunt a little, but it's there. It's consistency is hard. It's not soft like the kind you get a wal-mart that has parabens in it. It came in a tube and I rub it on my hands so it melts onto my hands and fingers and then rub it on. It smells like chocolate! The real stuff, baby! )0 -
Thanks Dawne i will have toDawne.Hope said:GNC
jo jo - I found it at a couple of places ... those health food stores at the mall that have all the vitamins ... I think the name is "GNC" but I'm not sure ... they had some. But look carefully because some of it contains soy oil and you don't want that. But they had some, I just had to read some labels.
I bought some at privately owned store and again had to hunt a little, but it's there. It's consistency is hard. It's not soft like the kind you get a wal-mart that has parabens in it. It came in a tube and I rub it on my hands so it melts onto my hands and fingers and then rub it on. It smells like chocolate! The real stuff, baby! )
Thanks Dawne i will have to try and find it and try it out....chocolate...yum!0 -
silicone stripsjo jo said:Thanks Dawne i will have to
Thanks Dawne i will have to try and find it and try it out....chocolate...yum!
I have been using them for my port scar. I wish I had them earlier. They helped to reduce sensitivity of my scar. I could not find silicone strips in the pharmacy. I bought them on Amazon. They called "Scar away" it have gone away, but I feel much better after have been using them. It is worth to try.
I bought vitamin E and took my first pill. My oncologist told to take 800UL per day.
Dawne thanks for encouragement0 -
Thanks Dawne
I am only half way through Chemo, I am still looking forward to surgery
( mastectomy right ) and then Radiation. I plan on using Vit E now. Thanks again Kay0 -
Kay,smalldoggroomer said:Thanks Dawne
I am only half way through Chemo, I am still looking forward to surgery
( mastectomy right ) and then Radiation. I plan on using Vit E now. Thanks again Kay
Check with your
Kay,
Check with your onocologist first, some vitamins can interact and make the chemo less effective. I didn't have chemo, so I really have no idea about vitamin E and chemo. Blessings! Just know that when you're done with everything, it can really help!
Much Love,
dh0 -
New Flower,New Flower said:silicone strips
I have been using them for my port scar. I wish I had them earlier. They helped to reduce sensitivity of my scar. I could not find silicone strips in the pharmacy. I bought them on Amazon. They called "Scar away" it have gone away, but I feel much better after have been using them. It is worth to try.
I bought vitamin E and took my first pill. My oncologist told to take 800UL per day.
Dawne thanks for encouragement
My PS said I
New Flower,
My PS said I couldn't get them at Walgreens, I would have to order them online. I haven't done it yet, wasn't sure how helpful they would be ... but I'll order some this week. Thank you! Yay for taking your first vitamin E! I really hope it helps you!0 -
Shea ButterDawne.Hope said:There are differing opinions
There are differing opinions on using it directly on the skin. There isn't any argument on taking it as a vitamin. It can't hurt, right? I've been putting organic cocoa butter on mine and they're looking pretty good. My PS told me to get to Walgreens and get the silicone strips. I haven't done that yet. Wasn't sure if they really work or not?
I'm getting along well with the new girls, especially now that my left side has stopped hurting all the time. There is still more scar tissue on that side, it's lumpy ... not sure why but thankful not hurting. Having trouble finding bras that fit, though.
VickiSam - how are you and your new girls?
My docs recommended shea butter over the cocoa butter to help with healing scars tissue (after the drains were out and they okayed it, not just after I came home from surgery). The cheapest and purest shea butter was by Palmer's in the African American hair care section of Walmarts. It is just about the pure stuff. It smells great, melts right into your skin, and softens everything you put it on. I use it for chapped lips, rough hands, just shaved legs, you name it, now that I've tried it on scar tissue. It really works and stops being greasy a minute or two after you put it on. I get some looks from folks when I buy it (my hair is ash blonde and straight) but it saves money and works better than the expensive mixes that are not pure shea butter. Sometimes I tried cocoa butter (also by Palmer's and in the same section) too just for the chocolate fix. I used some vitamin e oil from the capsules too, but the shea butter was my favorite.0 -
Thank You, DH and CabbottDawne.Hope said:Kay,
Check with your
Kay,
Check with your onocologist first, some vitamins can interact and make the chemo less effective. I didn't have chemo, so I really have no idea about vitamin E and chemo. Blessings! Just know that when you're done with everything, it can really help!
Much Love,
dh
Thanks for the Vitamin E information and the Palmer's shea butter. I'll definitely pick up some Palmer's at my local Walgreens, and get Vitamin E. I see my onc. soon, anyway.
Thanks everyone! Here's to no more scars!0
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