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Aloe vera
Introduction:
Aloe is a cactus-type succulent plant that grows in tropical climates which is found in many skin formulas and health promoting products. Aloe gel is available for use on the skin as a gel and internally for uses such as constipation. There are several indications for which aloe vera has been noted in research to be effective but other uses which are ineffective.
Aloe and psoriasis:
Aloe used topically was found to be effective in patients with psoriasis. Patients participated in a randomized, comparative, double-blind designed trial. Patients treated with aloe vera cream (described as a 70% mucilage in the study) applied to the skin had a significantly greater reduction in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) after eight weeks of treatment, than patients on 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide (TA). The PASI score decreased by an average of 7.7 points in the aloe vera group and 6.6 points in the patients treated with TA. The change in disease-related quality of life scores did not differ significantly between groups. (1)
