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I have applied aloe vera in a zone affected by seborrheic dermatitis after a day in the beach...is it bad? can interact with sunscreen lotion?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No problem: In fact aloe vera allergy is likely rare if present at all. It is often used as a sunburn repair gel. However it is always possible for two different lotions to interact chemically when mixed and the rule of thumb is to wait 30 minutes between application.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/5/2017

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A member asked:

I have applied aloe vera in a zone affected by seborrheic dermatitis after a day in the beach...is it bad? can interact with sunscreen lotion?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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