Relationship: Wounds and Sores and vitamin A

Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin A
For the health condition: Wounds and Sores

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Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Vitamin A has a scientifically supported role in wound healing and the treatment of sores. It is essential for normal epithelial cell differentiation and immune function, both of which are critical processes in the repair of damaged skin and mucous membranes. Experimental and clinical studies have shown that vitamin A deficiency impairs wound healing, while supplementation can restore normal repair mechanisms. Topical and systemic vitamin A (retinoids) have been used clinically, especially in patients with deficiencies or in cases where corticosteroids have delayed wound closure. For instance, research has demonstrated that topical application of vitamin A can reverse steroid-induced inhibition of wound healing, promoting epithelialization and collagen synthesis. Additionally, animal studies and some small human trials suggest that vitamin A may accelerate wound closure and improve the quality of repair.

However, robust clinical evidence in the form of large, high-quality randomized controlled trials is limited, and most data come from case reports, smaller studies, or animal models. The use of vitamin A is more established for specific populations, such as individuals with measles-related oral sores or those with nutritional deficiencies. In well-nourished individuals, the benefit of additional vitamin A is less clear, and excessive supplementation can be toxic. Therefore, while there is credible scientific rationale and some clinical support for its use in wound healing, the strength of evidence is moderate (rated 3 out of 5).

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