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Ahmadi Ashtiani H, Noori Garmroodi A, Firooz A. A review of the role of aloe vera in the management of skin diseases. jdc 2020; 11 (2) :132-141
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1- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran * Research Center for Cosmetics, Health and Detergents, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran , Ahmadihr@yahoo.com
2- Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran * Research Center for Cosmetics, Health and Detergents, Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran
3- Center for Research and Training in Skin Disease and Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehranm Iran * Cosmetic Products Research Center, Iranian Food and Drug Administration, Tehran, Iran
Abstract:   (2276 Views)
Wounds are any type of tissue dehiscence which can occur on skin, mucosae or connective tissue. After the wound has created, inflammatory process, the immune system changes as well as the skin repair cascade will be activated. To provide a product that can direct the above processes in a desirable repair mechanism will be useful. Studies have shown that aloe vera products, with effects such as increased collagen production, antioxidant and water retaining properties, are good options.
Aloe vera grows mainly in arid regions and this fact can be welcomed in many parts of the world. The use of medicinal herbs also reduces the cost for the health systems. Aloe vera is a plant that does not require much cost for plant and harvest. Besides, the compatibility of aloe vera products with a variety of formulations encourages formulators to use it in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
In this review, the use of aloe vera in wound management and some skin diseases will be discussed.
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Type of Study: Review | Subject: Special
Received: 2020/09/29 | Accepted: 2020/07/31 | Published: 2020/07/31

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