The role of Vitamin E wound care ointment

The core function of Vitamin E Emulsion Wound Care Ointment is to target superficial recovery wounds with no active bleeding or infection oozing. It accelerates wound repair and reduces post-healing pigmentation and inflammation through three pathways: sealing and moisturizing, repairing the skin barrier, and inhibiting free radical damage. Due to the risk of scarring, it is only applicable to first-degree burns, minor abrasions, minimally invasive surgery, and wounds that have been epitheliated 3-7 days after surgical suture removal. It is prohibited for active wounds with ulceration, pus, and bleeding. It cannot replace anti-infection and anti-scar prescription ointments.

When I worked as a volunteer nurse in the dermatology department of a community hospital for the past two years, I met about a dozen people every week who used this device incorrectly. The one who impressed me most was a high school student who rubbed his palm while playing basketball. He took it out and applied it when it was still oozing tissue fluid after it was broken. As a result, the wound turned white and inflamed the next day, and he had to come in for debridement. Many people think that it is called "wound care" and can be applied to any wound. In fact, this is not the case at all.

To put it bluntly, its function logic is very simple. The base is a mild emulsion that has been tested for hypoallergenicity. When applied to the newly grown tender skin, it can form a breathable protective film that will not suffocate the wound, but can also block external irritants such as dust, laundry detergent, and ultraviolet rays. Otherwise, the newly healed thin skin nerves are still very sensitive and will become red at the touch of a touch. Repeated inflammation will easily leave dark marks. The pharmaceutical grade vitamin E added in it is a fat-soluble antioxidant, which can reduce free radical damage during the wound healing process. Many people have red marks that cannot go away after six months of scab removal. If you insist on using it for a few months, it will fade a lot. This is the principle.

What’s interesting is that there are still some differences in its positioning in the industry. Some clinicians think that it is just a basic care product, which is essentially the same as a simple, additive-free baby cream. As long as it is a hypoallergenic and non-irritating moisturizer, it can achieve the same effect; but another group of doctors who specialize in wound repair recommend it. After all, Unexpectedly, ordinary skin care products have not been tested for their safety when applied to wounds. Many seemingly mild products contain fragrances and paraben preservatives, which can actually irritate the delicate new epithelium. This formula is specially designed for wounds, and has a much lower allergenicity rate than ordinary moisturizers. It is especially suitable for people with sensitive skin to use on wounds in the recovery period.

My best friend had fractional laser surgery last month. After the scab fell off after the operation, her face became dry and tight, and her face was often red and hot. The doctor told her not to use ordinary skin care products, but to apply this vitamin E wound care ointment two or three times a day. The redness disappeared in about a week, and there was no post-operative darkening that everyone was worried about. After she had photorejuvenation, she blindly used ordinary vitamin E lotion from the daily cosmetic line. As a result, she developed a small rash on her face, which was irritated by the additives in the ordinary version. Everyone must be aware of this and do not use daily vitamin E lotion that costs a few yuan a bottle for wound care. The production standards and formula purity of the two are far different.

Of course, don’t deify it. This thing is really not a panacea. If you have a big cut, or a big blister from a burn, or even the wound has become pus-filled and smelly, don’t think that applying it will help. Go to the hospital for debridement. Use antibiotic ointment when needed, and stitch when needed. Also, if you have scars that are prone to hypertrophic scars, you should still use silicone-based prescription anti-scar cream after healing. It can only help dilute the red marks after inflammation, and its anti-proliferative effect is very limited. Don’t delay it just to save a little money.

I always keep two of them in my medicine cabinet at home. If I get a small oil splash or a small mark when cooking, I just apply it after the scab falls off, and there will be basically no trace left. I haven't stepped on any pit after using it for five or six years. To put it bluntly, it is a "safety auxiliary item" during the wound recovery period. Only by knowing when it can be used and when cannot it be used can it really be effective. Otherwise, no matter how good it is, if it is used in the wrong way, it will not help.