Nashville, TN
A 32-year-old male asked:
i read online that using aloe vera on the face can cause facial hair to grow. is this true or a myth? thanks
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
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. Aloe vera is purported to make scalp skin cells healthier & by that mechanism to "promote" healthy hair growth. I can't say if that is accurate or not. However, that does not mean that it would cause facial hair to grow.
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Myth: Aloe will not stimulate hair growth
227 viewsReviewed Dec 25, 2018
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A female asked:
Is aloe vera safe to use on face? Won't it make my facial hair grow?
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Dr. Ashley Vanderloop answered
Podiatry 13 years experience
Aloe vera: is safe to use on the face and skin. It will cause hair growth in the areas where there are hair follicles. Just avoid those areas of your face when applying. See your doctor if you are concerned with excessive hair growth.
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