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Please tell me, could i use aloe vera as a lotion?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There are aloe: Vera products that are used as lotions. However be aware - although side effects are not common with aloe ; it is used to treat some skin conditions, it has the potential to cause skin irritation. There is also potential (rare) for allergic reaction.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/28/2017

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