A 42-year-old member asked:
can i go out in the sun after applying aloe on my face?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
24 years experience Psychiatry
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.
Answered on Nov 6, 2016
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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered
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Aloe vera: direct from the plant is great for burns or irritation as it cools and calms the skin. It won't help with wrinkles but if you are not breaking out fro ... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
24 years experience Psychiatry
I don't believe that: The aloe will give you fair skin. It is very helpful for burn treatment of skin.
A female asked:
Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered
37 years experience Internal Medicine
Sunburn: Yes.
https://www.aad.org/public/kids/skin/skin-cancer/treating-sunburn
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Dr. Louise Andrew answered
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USE SUNSCREEN: Any kind of oil like cocoa butter will magnify the sun's rays and make you more likely to burn. You should use a labeled sunscreen with an SPF of at ... Read More
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