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Is using vit e oil on a scar a problem for someone taking warfarin for atrial fib?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
No: But it will not help improve the scar. Keep it lubricated with whatever you have. Vaseline is as good as anything. Don't fall for the hype: that's all it is.
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Dr. Steve Kagananswered
Vascular Surgery 33 years experience
No: A small amount of vitamin e oil on a scar is ok.
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Dr. Joshua Buckleranswered
Cardiology 21 years experience
Vitamin K: Vitamin k is what you need to be cautious of with coumadin (warfarin).
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Last updated Aug 11, 2013
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