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Using aloe
The Aloe vera plant has been used for thousands of years to heal a variety of conditions, most notably burns, wounds, skin irritations, and constipation. It is grown in most subtropical and tropical locations, including South Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Aloe was one of the most frequently prescribed medicines throughout most of the 18th and 19th centuries and it remains one of the most commonly used herbs in the United States today. However, oral use of aloe for constipation is no longer recommended, as it can have severe side effects.
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A 31-year old asked:
What can you do for sunburn that doesn't involve using aloe?
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Can using aloe vera dry out your skin?
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What are the benefits of using aloe vera on your face?
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A 38-year old asked:
Is using aloe vera for acne every day considered safe?
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A 37-year old asked:
Can you get stomach pains from using aloe lotion as a lubricant ?
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CAN SCARE ON MY LEGS OVER 20 YEARS BE REMOVE COMPLETELY USING ALOE VERA AND HONEY MIXTURES?
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A 22-year old male asked:
I got sunburned 2 days agozi right cheek slightly blistered, and eyes and forehead slightly swollen is this normal? How long recovery? Using aloe Vera
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A 21-year old female asked:
i used an antibacterial black soap on my face to get rid of acne and my skin didnt react to well to it. Two days later my skin started to peel off.Then im getting these facial scabs that really burn.Im using aloe vera right now but it dosent seem to work.
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I used an antibacterial black soap on my face to get rid of acne and my skin didn't react to well to it. Two days later my skin started to peel off.Then im getting these facial scabs that really burn.Im using aloe vera right now but it dosent seem to work
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I got a really bad sunburn 4 days ago & my feet & ankles are still swollen. I'm using aloe gel & taking ibuprofen, anything more I should be doing?
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A member asked:
I got a really bad sunburn 4 days ago & my feet & ankles are still swollen. I'm using aloe gel & taking ibuprofen, anything more I should be doing?
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A 38-year old female asked:
I got a really bad sunburn 4 days ago & my feet & ankles are still swollen. I'm using aloe gel & taking Ibuprofen, Anything more I should be doing??
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A 25-year old female asked:
i have black acne scars on my face for the past one year.. i am using fresh aloe vera every night right now. they have faded a bit but are not gone..?
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A 49-year old asked:
Is aloe good for thyroides?
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A 33-year old asked:
Drinking aloe everyday is it fine?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is it okay to put aloe on rug burn?
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A 46-year old asked:
Why is aloe irritating my face? Could I be having a reaction to it?
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A 43-year old asked:
Will aloe help my sunburn?
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A 41-year old asked:
What can help a really bad sunburn besides aloe?
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A 34-year old asked:
How much faster does sunburn heal if I used aloe?
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A 18-year old asked:
what can i do for a major sun burn other than aloe?
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A 43-year old asked:
What can I put on a sunburn if I don't have any aloe?
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A 45-year old asked:
What can be done to heal a sunburn faster without aloe?
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A 32-year old asked:
Vaseline aloe is burning my cheeks. Is this a normal reaction?
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A 39-year old asked:
Please advise what is the best way to heal a sunburn (besides aloe)?
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A 34-year old asked:
Is it actually true that aloe gel from the real plant will do any good to skin?
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A 20-year old female asked:
My daughter got a rash when I put a&d ointment on her I usually use a&d cream with aloe....what can I put on the rash?
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A 34-year old asked:
My daughter got a rash after I put a&d oniniment on her I usually use the a&d cream with aloe what can I put on the rash?
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A 41-year old asked:
Safe to leave aloe on face overnight?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Aloe gel and butterfly rash?
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