Aloe vera dermal wound gel is associated with a delay in wound healing

Schmidt et al., 1991 | Obstet Gynecol | Rct

Citation

Schmidt J M, Greenspoon J S. Aloe vera dermal wound gel is associated with a delay in wound healing. Obstet Gynecol. 1991-Jul;78(1):115-7

Abstract

We evaluated the time interval required for wound healing using a standard wound management protocol with and without aloe vera gel. Twenty-one women were studied who had wound complications requiring healing by second intention after cesarean delivery or laparotomy for gynecologic surgery. Wounds treated with standard management healed in a mean (+/- SD) time interval of 53 +/- 24 days, whereas those treated with aloe vera gel required 83 +/- 28 days (P = .003). The use of aloe vera dermal wound gel was associated with a significant delay in wound healing compared with treatment with an otherwise identical regimen that did not include aloe vera.

Key Findings

The use of aloe vera dermal wound gel was associated with a significant delay in wound healing compared with treatment with an otherwise identical regimen that did not include aloe vera.

Outcomes Measured

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Population

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MeSH Terms

Adult
Aloe
Cesarean Section
Female
Gels
Humans
Plants, Medicinal
Time Factors
Wound Healing

Evidence Classification

Level: Rct
Publication Types: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Vertical: aloe-vera

Provenance

PMID: 2047051
DOI: (not available)
PMCID: Not in PMC
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