Question 1

is aloe vera good for rashes?

Accepted Answer

Some: Aloe is good for mild burns, sunburns, scrapes and superficial abrasions.  It is soothing and helps speed healing.

Question 2

i just used regular coconut scented lotion on a rash. can i also use aloe vera lotion on top of that to help heal it?

Accepted Answer

Aloe Vera: Yes, you can use both products together. Most people use aloe gel topically, as a remedy for skin conditions including burns, sunburn, frostbite, psoriasis, and cold sores. Some people also use aloe gel to help surgical wounds and bedsores heal faster. There is some science supporting these uses. Some chemicals in aloe gel seem to be able to increase circulation in the tiny skin blood vessels.

Question 3

if i leave a dry, pink, hardened, flaking rash from dryness that's gotten worse even with creams and aloe vera gel alone, will it go away by itself?

Accepted Answer

Need for examination: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining the rash. If the rash has not gone away on a couple of weeks, please see your doctor.

Question 4

my shaft of my penus is peeling an red rash  just started 4 days ago . i put on aloe vera but not helping?

Accepted Answer

See your Family Doc: Peeling penile rashes should be evaluated by your Family Doc who may need to refer you to a Urologist or Dermatologist. S/he will also be asking about your risk for &amp; exposure to sexually transmitted diseases. And examine for ulcers on other mucosal surfaces.

Question 5

i was exposed to severe sun in thailand on thursday. i got sunburned, however i treated my sunburn with aloe vera. however today i broke out in to a rash on the sun exposed areas. its extremely itchy with small bumps blisters. i also feel abit fluish?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor : As you may need prescription medications as steroids or antibiotics, best wishes

Question 6

will aloe vera gel help a facial rash? will it irritate my acne? (my skin is oily and very acne-prone)

Accepted Answer

Aloe Vera and Acne: The sap contained within an aloe vera plant has a number of healing qualities. One of the conditions that is commonly treated with aloe vera is acne, a skin condition in which the sebaceous glands and hair follicles become inflamed and produce pimples. Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties that help treat this condition.

Question 7

shortly after masterbation my urethra began to feel itchy. i started using aloe vera recently. last week the opening was red it went away.have some red spots on the tip of the penis. looks like a rash formed below the tip. is this from the aloe vera?

Accepted Answer

: If symptom and lesion resolve after stopping using aloe vera you have your answer. If problem persists, see your doctor or a dermatologist.

Question 8

my daughter has a rash all over her face down her neck and down her arms. she has had it for two days now. its not red, i have put aloe vera gel on it?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: It could be many things.  Have her see her physician for an exam and diagnosis.

Question 9

is aloe vera good for gastritis?

Accepted Answer

No: May cause more problems if taken internally.

Question 10

for what reasons and ailments is distilled aloe vera water considered good?

Accepted Answer

Aloe Vera : Not sure of the benefit of the aloe vera water. Traditionally aloe vera soothes dry skin and sunburns.

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Is aloe vera good for rashes?

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I just used regular coconut scented lotion on a rash. can i also use aloe vera lotion on top of that to help heal it?

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If i leave a dry, pink, hardened, flaking rash from dryness that's gotten worse even with creams and aloe vera gel alone, will it go away by itself?

A member asked:

My shaft of my penus is peeling an red rash just started 4 days ago . i put on aloe vera but not helping?

A member asked:

I was exposed to severe sun in thailand on thursday. i got sunburned, however i treated my sunburn with aloe vera. however today i broke out in to a rash on the sun exposed areas. its extremely itchy with small bumps blisters. i also feel abit fluish?

A member asked:

Will aloe vera gel help a facial rash? will it irritate my acne? (my skin is oily and very acne-prone)

A member asked:

Shortly after masterbation my urethra began to feel itchy. i started using aloe vera recently. last week the opening was red it went away.have some red spots on the tip of the penis. looks like a rash formed below the tip. is this from the aloe vera?

A member asked:

My daughter has a rash all over her face down her neck and down her arms. she has had it for two days now. its not red, i have put aloe vera gel on it?

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Is aloe vera good for gastritis?

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For what reasons and ailments is distilled aloe vera water considered good?

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