Question 1

i'm wondering why can't you use aloe vera burn relief with lidocaine more than 3 times daily?

Accepted Answer

Lifocaine: The amount of Lidocaine entering the body via the burn site may become toxic levels.

Question 2

is it okay to put aloe on rug burn?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Of course, it depends on the depth of the burn, its age and any other factors (e.g. Systemic diseases like diabetes).

Question 3

is aloe on chlorine burn effective?

Accepted Answer

Can help: It can help sooth the burn.

Question 4

why does edible aloe burn the face?

Accepted Answer

Pure Aloe?: Although  side effects are not common with aloe ; it is used to treat some skin conditions, it has the potential to cause skin irritation.

Question 5

i got a bad burn and it blistered and then peeled, now the skin is just as red and it burns when i put aloe on...help?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis possible: Please get evaluated to ensure an antibiotic is not now appropriate.

Question 6

what can i do for a major sun burn other than aloe?

Accepted Answer

Cool area: Cool showers, Aspirin or Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation, aloe, drink plenty of fluids and replace electrolytes with a sports drink to avoid getting dehydrated.

Question 7

i used aloe and now my cheeks are dark red and my face feels like its burning how do i soothe the pain?

Accepted Answer

Aloe vera: Although  side effects are not common with aloe ; it is used to treat some skin conditions, it has the potential to cause skin irritation.  Rinse the aloe off with cool water. You can apply cool compresses to your skin to decrease the pain.

Question 8

can aloe vera cure a rug/towel burn really quickly?

Accepted Answer

Aloe Vera: It may help expedite healing and reduce discomfort.

Question 9

how effective is aloe vera, and if effective enough, how long does it take to help help a burn?

Accepted Answer

Works: For q first degree burn it is effective. It soothes theatre. Depending on severity expect a out 2-7 days.

Question 10

will applying aloe vera gel over and over make a burn go away?

Accepted Answer

Aloe Barbadensis: Aloe vera caloe vera (aloe barbadensis) can speed burn healing by stimulating growth of new skin.  Use of aloe vera can help to prevent keratinisation of  new skin growth and thus it may help to minimize scarring.  To skin up the healing process of burns and skin wounds, stimulates the growth of new healthy skin cells.

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Burn relief with aloe medication

A member asked:

I'm wondering why can't you use aloe vera burn relief with lidocaine more than 3 times daily?

A member asked:

Is it okay to put aloe on rug burn?

A member asked:

Is aloe on chlorine burn effective?

A member asked:

Why does edible aloe burn the face?

A member asked:

I got a bad burn and it blistered and then peeled, now the skin is just as red and it burns when i put aloe on...help?

A member asked:

What can i do for a major sun burn other than aloe?

A member asked:

I used aloe and now my cheeks are dark red and my face feels like its burning how do i soothe the pain?

A member asked:

Can aloe vera cure a rug/towel burn really quickly?

A member asked:

How effective is aloe vera, and if effective enough, how long does it take to help help a burn?

A member asked:

Will applying aloe vera gel over and over make a burn go away?

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