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Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) and Eczema: evidence and sources

Preliminary evidence

inferred from emollient action

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Catalano A, Iacopetta D, Ceramella J, et al. Aloe vera - An extensive review focused on recent studies. Foods. 2024;13 · 2024
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https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/aloe-vera
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Aloe vera. NIH. 2020. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/aloe-vera · 2020
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Sánchez M, González-Burgos E, Iglesias I, Gómez-Serranillos MP. Pharmacological update properties of Aloe vera and its major active constituents. Molecules. 2020;25 · 2020
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Hekmatpou D, Mehrabi F, Rahzani K, Aminiyan A. The effect of Aloe vera clinical trials on prevention and healing of skin wound: A systematic review. Iran J Med Sci. 2019;44 · 2019
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Sahu PK, Giri DD, Singh R, et al. Therapeutic and medicinal uses of Aloe vera: A review. Pharmacol Pharm. 2013;4:599-610 · 2013
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Surjushe A, Vasani R, Saple DG. Aloe vera: A short review. Indian J Dermatol. 2008;53 · 2008
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Ulbricht C, Armstrong J, Basch E, et al. An evidence-based systematic review of Aloe vera by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration. J Herb Pharmacother. 2008;7 · 2008
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Femenia A, Sánchez ES, Simal S, Rosselló C. Compositional features of polysaccharides from Aloe vera · 1999
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8 sources supporting Aloe Vera for Eczema. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.

Mechanistic basis

This use is associated with the plant's emollient / skin-soothing action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:

Aloe vera: a short review
Surjushe, A., Vasani, R. and Saple, D.G. · Indian Journal of Dermatology · 2008
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