Sorry, it wasn't E45, it was aqueous moisturiser that they do not reccomend. Looks like E45 is recommended by NHS. from the website:-
"Although Vitamin E cream is sometimes recommended for the self-management of scars, there is no medical evidence to suggest that it has an effect.
However, the massaging of a moisturiser such as E45 into the scar will keep it from becoming dry and help make it supple.
Scars may be sensitive to the sun. Sunscreen can be used to protect them."
Thanks for that Graham, it's good to know as so much confusing info about what to rub into it!!! Both my physio be the nurse today (and your research!) recommended E45 so I'm going to go with that and see how it goes.
Sam
Exactly, it's not that long ago that we were told that cigarettes were good for us!
Hope the E45 helps - I think the main thing is how you massage it, not what you massage it with. So across the scar, and over time you can start to use quite a bit of pressure to get down to the deeper scar tissue. Best to take note of 'proper' medical websites such as the NHS, reputable hospitals etc.