Conclusion. Both oral and topical applications of A. vera have beneficial effects in deep second-degree burn wound healing by boosting the growth factors and antioxidant status of skin tissue.
In a study of twenty-seven patients with partial thickness burn wound, they were treated with aloe vera gel compared with vaseline gauze. It revealed the aloe vera gel treated lesion healed faster than the vaseline gauze area.
By causing blood vessels to contract, the thick gel-like juice of the aloe vera plant can take the sting and redness out of a sunburn. Apply aloe vera to the sunburned area five or six times a day for several days. This can not only help ease the pain but can help to keep skin moisturized and minimize peeling.
It is also an effective moisturizing agent. For this reason, aloe vera gel has gained tremendous popularity for relief of burns. In one study, burn sites treated with aloe healed completely in less than 16 days compared to 19 days for sites treated with silver sulfadiazine.
Aloe vera is a gentle, natural ingredient that is generally safe for most skin types to be left on overnight, allowing its healing and hydrating properties to work while you sleep.
Aloe vera gel can not only increase the amount of collagen in wounds but also change the composition of collagen, increase collagen cross-linking and thereby promote wound healing. Scientific studies have shown that the gel can increase the flexibility and reduce the fragility of the skin since 99% of the gel is water.
You may put a thin layer of ointment, such as petroleum jelly or aloe vera, on the burn. The ointment does not need to have antibiotics in it. Some antibiotic ointments can cause an allergic reaction. Do not use cream, lotion, oil, cortisone, butter, or egg white.
Aloe vera gel is known to have hydrating properties. Try mixing a small portion into your base moisturizer while cool. For an effective moisturizer, try Vaseline® Intensive Care Aloe Soothe Lotion, which is made with aloe and microdroplets of Vaseline® Jelly.
When a burn has open blisters, a person may want to use antibiotic creams and ointments. Antibiotic creams can help prevent infection in the wound and help the burn heal faster. Some topical creams also contain pain-relieving ingredients that may ease discomfort.
You may want to use petroleum jelly or an antibiotic cream or ointment, like bacitracin or triple antibiotic ointment. Apply the antibiotic cream or ointment to a nonstick dressing, and then place the dressing (ointment-side down) on the burn. Using antibiotic cream or ointment for longer than a week may cause a rash.
Short-term treatment choices include home remedies such as cool water, aloe vera, honey, calendula, and OTC medications.
Washing the affected area with mild soap and water. Applying a cool compress or wet cloth over the burn area in 5 to 15-minute intervals to relieve pain and reduce swelling. Using a topical over-the-counter antibiotic ointment like Bacitracin or Neosporin to the burn.
Second-degree burns (also known as partial thickness burns) involve the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin. The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.
You should keep your burn covered for the first few days after the event as you let your skin heal. Make sure your blisters stay closed on your skin. If a blister breaks open, you should keep your burn covered with a bandage to prevent an infection.
Aloe Vera is effective in treating first and second-degree burns. Applying aloe vera to your burn will help promote healing by reducing inflammation, promoting circulation, and inhibiting the growth of bacteria. It's best to use pure aloe vera gel obtained directly from an aloe vera plant.
The active ingredients in aloe are water-soluble, which means that aloe extract should start taking effect within 2-3 days.
Treat pure aloe vera more like a mask than a moisturizer, Dr. Garshick says. "It is best to leave it on for a little while — approximately five to 10 minutes — and then rinse as leaving pure aloe vera gel on for too long can lead to potential irritation and dryness."
“Claims such as its ability to increase the rate and quality of hair growth have not been substantiated,” Dr. Glodny says. While aloe vera alone may not magically grow your hair, healthy scalps and stronger strands can prevent hair loss and potentially promote hair growth.