Evidence supporting the use of: Aloe vera
For the health condition: Scars / Scar Tissue

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Aloe vera has a longstanding reputation in traditional medicine for its skin-healing properties, including use on wounds and scars. Scientific research has investigated aloe vera's effects on wound healing and scar formation, but the evidence remains limited and somewhat mixed. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that compounds in aloe vera, such as polysaccharides, glycoproteins, and vitamins, may stimulate fibroblast activity, collagen synthesis, and anti-inflammatory processes, which are beneficial for wound healing and potentially for minimizing scar formation. A few small clinical trials have examined aloe vera gel's effect on healing after skin injuries or surgeries, showing modest improvements in wound healing rates and scar appearance compared to controls. However, systematic reviews and larger, high-quality clinical trials have not consistently confirmed a significant benefit of aloe vera in reducing established scar tissue or improving the cosmetic outcome of scars. The majority of evidence supports aloe vera’s role in soothing and moisturizing the skin, which may help with early-stage healing, but its direct impact on old or hypertrophic scars is not well established. Thus, while there is some scientific support for aloe vera as an adjunct in wound healing and potentially in minimizing new scar formation, its efficacy for treating existing scars remains unproven and is rated as low to moderate (2/5) based on current evidence.

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Other health conditions supported by Aloe vera

Abdominal Pain
Abrasions
Abscesses
Acid Indigestion
Acne
Age Spots
Anal Fistula or Fissure
Arthritis
Athlete's Foot
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Blisters
Boils
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Carbuncles
Chemotherapy (reducing side effects)
Chicken Pox
Cold Sores
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Colic (adults)
Colitis
Colon (atonic)
Colon (spastic)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Convalescence
Corns
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Cradle Cap
Crohn's Disease
Cuts
Cysts
Dandruff
Denture Sores
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diaper Rash
Digestion (poor)
Duodenal Ulcers
Dysentery
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Enteritis
Fever
Foot Odor
Fungal Infections
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Halitosis
Hemorrhoids
Herpes
Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Injuries
Interstitial Cystitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Itching (rectal)
Itching Ears
Jaundice (adults)
Jock Itch
Laryngitis
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leprosy
Lesions
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
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)
Ulcers
Urethritis
Urinary Tract Infections
Urination (burning or painful)
Urine (scant)
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginitis
Warts
Wounds and Sores
Wrinkles