Evidence supporting the use of: Aloe vera
For the health condition: Scabies

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Aloe vera has a long history of use in traditional medicine for a variety of skin conditions, but its application for scabies is also supported by scientific evidence. Notably, a randomized controlled trial published in 2009 in the journal Phytotherapy Research compared the efficacy of topical aloe vera gel to benzyl benzoate (a standard anti-scabies treatment). The study included 30 patients with confirmed scabies, randomly assigned to either topical aloe vera or benzyl benzoate. Results showed that aloe vera was as effective as benzyl benzoate in treating scabies, with no significant difference in cure rates and with fewer reported side effects. The anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties of aloe vera are thought to contribute to its effectiveness, helping to soothe irritation and support the skin’s healing process after mite eradication.

While the number of high-quality studies is limited, the available evidence suggests that aloe vera may be a safe and effective alternative, particularly for patients who experience irritation or adverse reactions to conventional scabicides. However, due to the small sample sizes and limited research, more large-scale clinical trials are needed to confirm these findings and to establish standardized protocols for aloe vera use in scabies treatment. Until then, aloe vera can be considered a scientifically supported adjunct or alternative in certain cases, especially where conventional treatments are unsuitable.

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Abrasions
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Age Spots
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Athlete's Foot
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Blisters
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Burns and Scalds
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Chicken Pox
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Colic (adults)
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Congestion (bronchial)
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Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
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Convalescence
Corns
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Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cradle Cap
Crohn's Disease
Cuts
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Dandruff
Denture Sores
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diaper Rash
Digestion (poor)
Duodenal Ulcers
Dysentery
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Enteritis
Foot Odor
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Halitosis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Interstitial Cystitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Itching (rectal)
Itching Ears
Jock Itch
Laryngitis
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leprosy
Lesions
Oral Surgery
Overacidity
Poison Ivy or Oak
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Rosacea
Scabies
Scars / Scar Tissue
Scratches and Abrasions
Seborrhea
Shingles
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin (infections)
Skin (oily)
Skin Care (general)
Slivers
Sore or Geographic Tongue
Sore Throat
Staph Infections
Stretch Marks
Stye
Sunburn
Surgery (healing from)
Thrush
Tickle in Throat
Tonsillitis
Tooth Extraction
Toothache
Ulcerations (external)
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Urination (burning or painful)
Urine (scant)
Vaginal Dryness
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Warts
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Wrinkles
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Fever
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Jaundice (adults)
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
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