Open AccessSecond-Degree Burns and Aloe Vera: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review
Author(s) -
Sonali Sharma,
Allyson R. Alfonso,
Alex Gordon,
Jennifer Kwong,
Lawrence J. Lin,
Ernest S. Chiu
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
advances in skin and wound care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-8654
pISSN - 1527-7941
DOI - 10.1097/01.asw.0000875056.29059.78
Subject(s) - aloe vera , medicine , meta analysis , cochrane library , systematic review , randomized controlled trial , medline , burn wound , wound care , relative risk , surgery , traditional medicine , wound healing , confidence interval , political science , law
Aloe vera is a cost-effective, accessible wound care adjunct with a minimal risk profile. Despite its centuries-long history being used to treat varying wound types, published reports remain inconclusive on its efficacy. In this article, the authors report the results of a systematic review assessing the efficacy of topical aloe vera products in wound care applications, as well as a meta-analysis of its utility in burn healing where data are most robust.