Aloe vera and Pressure ulcers

An ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.

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Aloe vera and Pressure ulcers

Ulcers :: Aloe vera and Pressure ulcers

An ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is an open sore of the skin, eyes or mucous membrane, often caused by an initial abrasion and generally maintained by an inflammation and/or an infection.

One well-designed human trial found no benefit of topical acemannan hydrogel (a component of aloe gel) in the treatment of pressure ulcers.

(Published at www.spiritindia.com on Sunday, April 9, 2006)
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