Ravi Kumar Chittoria , Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery & Telemedicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India., India
Adithya Kamath Junior Resident,Department of Plastic Surgery & Telemedicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India, India
Barath Kumar Singh P. Senior Resident,Department of Plastic Surgery & Telemedicine, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605006, India., India
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Kamath A, Chittoria RK, Singh P BK. Role of Aloe Vera in Scald Burns. Indian J Ancient Yoga. 2023;16(2):53-56.
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Received : February 27, 2023
Accepted : March 30, 2023
Published : April 30, 2023
Abstract
Aloe vera is well known for the cost effect positive actions it has on the skin, with a very minimal risk profile. The anti-inflammatory, wound healing & anti-ageing effects of aloe vera on the skin have been extensively studied & discussed. Similar effects may be demonstrated & observed on burn wounds. We tested the aloe vera gel on a patient with scald burns & observed the progression of the wound. Unsurprisingly, we observed that wound healing was considerably enhanced by the aloe vera gel application
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Kamath A, Chittoria RK, Singh P BK. Role of Aloe Vera in Scald Burns. Indian J Ancient Yoga. 2023;16(2):53-56.
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