- Vitamin E is essential to the normal functioning of the human body. It plays a central role in your immune system and functions as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that damage cells at the genetic level.
- Vitamin E is fat-soluble, meaning that it is dissolved in fat and able to be stored in the liver and fatty tissues of the body.
- Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant (i.e., an inhibitor of oxidation processes) in body tissues. It protects unsaturated fats in the body from oxidation by peroxides and other free radicals. It also acts as an protection of polyunsaturated fatty acids, cell membranes.
- The vitamin is used commercially as an antioxidant to retard the rancidification of fats, especially vegetable oils.
- Vitamin E aids in the transmission of electrical signals between nerve cells (neurons) of the brain and body.
- Vitamin E is integral to eye health, aiding in the self-repair of the retina, cornea, and uvea (the pigmented portion of the eye).
- Vitamin E can aid in scar healing by hydrating the skin, inhibiting collagen production, and reducing inflammation that can lead to tissue damage.
Vitamin E supplements rarely cause any harm if taken at the recommended daily dose.
But sometimes lower doses can trigger side effects like
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- stomach pain,
- diarrhea.
- Slow down blood clotting
- Vitamin E deficiency is considered rare in the developed world, except in premature babies with low birth weight or in people with rare genetic disorders such as abetalipoproteinemia or ataxia with vitamin E deficiency.
- VitaminE can neither treat nor prevent liver disease but may help slow its progression.
- VitaminE can slow blood clotting and may need to be avoided in people taking blood thinners like Coumadin (warfarin) or Plavix (clopidogrel).
- VitaminE supplements should also be avoided in people with a history of heart attacks, stroke, bleeding disorders, or head and neck cancers.
- VitaminE supplements are presumed to be safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Dimethicone (also called polymethylsiloxane) is a silicon-based polymer. It functions as an anti-foaming agent, skin conditioning agent, occlusive and skin protectant. It disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas. It is found in many cosmetic and hygiene products like nail polish, conditioners, make-up, sunscreens, deodorants, and shampoo. Examples of products that contain dimethicone include Aveeno Moisturizing Lotion and Johnson's Baby Cream.
Used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations.
- Major & minor side effects for Dimethicone
- Itching of skin
- Rash
- Redness of skin
- Hair loss
- This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
- No habit-forming tendencies reported.
- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary.
- Vegetable glycerin, also known as glycerol or glycerine, is a clear liquid typically made from soybean, coconut or palm oils. It is odorless and has a mild, sweet taste with a syrup-like consistency.
- Vegetable glycerin is particularly popular in the cosmetic industry but has several other uses as well. It may also provide health benefits, ranging from skin health to better hydration and a strengthened gut.
- This medication is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations.
- Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking. Some products are used mostly to protect the skin against irritation (e.g., from wetness).
- Vegetable glycerin may provide some relief from constipation.
- Glycerin may also boost hydration, which can improve your athletic performance.
- Burning,
- Stinging,
- Redness,
- Irritation may occur
If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
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- Aloe medications can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin. It has become a popular herbal remedy that was used to help treat everything from skin issues to digestive problems.
- It contains antioxidants, enzymes, Vitamins A and C, and it is highly anti- inflammatory.
- It can help treat burns and wounds, acne and dry skin. Aloe extract cream might reduce redness, scaling, itching and inflammation caused by mild to moderate psoriasis. Applying a cream containing aloe extract might help lesions heal sooner. The enzymes in it can also help exfoliate the skin to make it smoother
- Aloe seems to be able to speed wound healing by improving blood circulation through the area and preventing cell death around a wound.
- It also appears that aloe gel has properties that are harmful to certain types of bacteria and fungi.
- Some research suggests that aloe might lower blood sugar.
- Do not take aloe latex if you have haemorrhoids. High doses of aloe latex have been linked to kidney failure and other serious conditions.
- Taking aloe latex or aloe whole-leaf extract by mouth is POSSIBLY UNSAFE at any dose.
- Whether oral use of aloe latex is effective at treating constipation is unclear. While it acts as a laxative, aloe latex can also cause abdominal cramps and diarrhoea.
- Unprocessed aloe latex contains chemicals that appear to have the potential to cause cancer, and processed aloe latex might have cancer- causing compounds.
- Taking 1 gram a day of aloe latex for several days can cause kidney damage and might be fatal.
