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Aloe

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 20, 2024.

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Aloe comes in many forms. Most of the time people put aloe on their skin, but you can also take it by mouth. Aloe used on the skin may help heal minor wounds, burns, or skin abrasions. Some people use aloe on the skin to help reduce stretch marks. It may also help ease the pain if you use it on your skin with minor skin burns, like sunburn. Some people use aloe to treat signs of frostbite or skin conditions like psoriasis. Using an aloe juice mouthwash may help prevent plaque on teeth. Some people with blood sugar problems may take aloe to help control their blood sugar.

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Last Reviewed Date

2021-03-22

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