Prompted by some interesting information originating
out of the Vitamincfoundation.org non-profit
group, we instigated an investigation of the effectiveness of Vitamin
C as an ameliorating protocol for "shallow and mildly-deep surface
tissue scars". (Very deep scarring poses challenges beyond the
purview of this protocol, as a stand-alone).
Because of the nature of the action of vitamin C in
assisting the generation/restoration of collagen and elastin, the use
of topically-applied vitamin C as a restoration stimulant/conditioner
showed appeal to us.
Without undue commentary I relate the gist of our
research. Scars that exhibit a depression, are demonstrating a
shortage of collagen (missing) at the bottom of the scar
tissue-field. Raised scars, usually, involve products of the
original trauma event. We determined, to our satisfaction, that
topically-applied Vitamin C solutions provide a very beneficial effect
on a majority of the cases presenting as shallow or mildly-deep scars.
We employed a number of various solutions
incorporating different companion substances with the Vitamin C
solution.........
One proved itself above all others, among our volunteer
population------DMSO. The protocol is very simple: consisting of a
supersaturated solution of Vitamin C (80% by Volume) and DMSO (20% by
volume). Application by either spray or cotton swab proved
satisfactory. We were, in some cases, able to measure consequential
tissue (collagen underlayment) restoration in as little as 7 days.
That is, the sunken scar-tissue field actually began to rise......as
the tissue shortage below the scar proper, began to regenerate itself.
Although not as spectacular, the raised scarring was measurably
reduced in all but one subject (he exhibited massive scarring from 3rd
degree burns, of extraordinary nature).
The production of the solution is quite simple, but
some general considerations are required in preparing the Vitamin C
parent solution. Distilled water is the required diluent (reason
being that much tap or spring water contains materials antagonistic to
the properties of DMSO and will, sometimes, cause a precipitant when
combined). Using distilled water, add the powdered Vitamin C until NO
MORE will go into solution. Next, pour the dissolved liquid into a
separate container. Next, add DMSO in a volume sufficient
to achieve the desired ratio (we found 20%, by volume, to be best compromise).
Because of the VERY unstable nature of Vitamin C
solutions, it is recommended that NO OTHER elements or substances
be added to this solution. Additionally, best results have been
achieved through preparing only enough solution for use within two or
three days (and it seems to benefit from refrigeration.... even over
this short time span).
Good Luck to list members considering
evaluating this protocol in their Experimental Researches.
Sincerely, Brooks Bradley.
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