A 36-year-old member asked:
Can i go out in the sun after applying aloe on my face?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
No !: Although side effects are not common with aloe ; it is used to treat some skin conditions, it has the potential to cause skin irritation.
Rash can occur when applied prior to sun exposure.
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