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  1. These pages are intended for sufferers who have had their ailment professionally diagnosed by a qualified medical practitioner...
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  1. These pages are intended for sufferers who have had their ailment professionally diagnosed by a qualified medical practitioner. Self Diagnosis can be extremely dangerous as many serious conditions can mimic more simple ones. If you are not satisfied with the results from one doctor, be confident and ask for a second opinion. Doctors are only human, their knowledge cannot be all-encompassing and we all make mistakes.
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Can Aloe Vera cure, help, treat or prevent Acne?

The following information is for humans with Acne

Introduction to Acne

Also known as Acne Vulgaris this is most well known for affecting teenagers although many continue to suffer acne well into their adult lives.

It usually affects the face, and abdominal areas and varies in its degree. At it's most severe it can cause disfigurement of the face and scarring of the skin.

Using Aloe Vera for Acne

Important Note:
This text refers to Aloe Vera as defined on our page Good Quality Aloe Vera. We also strongly recommend you read the FAQ: How Much Aloe Vera Should I Drink?

How long will it take for Aloe Vera to work with Acne?

This will depend but remember that Aloe Vera does not 'cure' acne, it is only treating the symptoms. As such it should be used for as long as the person has acne.

Aloe Vera Brands

People with Acne have told us they used the following brands of Aloe Vera and experienced benefits:

See the full results of our survey on Aloe Vera brands and Acne.

Reviews

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