Warnings
Can Aloe Vera cure, help, treat or prevent Eczema?
The following information is for humans with Eczema
Introduction to Eczema
Eczema is a disorder of the skin that is often treated with steriod creams. These relieve the itching for a while but long term use weakens the skin. Sufferers get extremely itchy skin which they can scratch until it bleeds. A surprising number of young children now suffer from Eczema
There is no good explanation as to why Aloe works on Eczema, only individual testimony's from those who have received relief. It is important to note that there is no known cure for Eczema but Aloe will stop the itching, accelerate the healing of broken skin, fight secondary infection, heal without scarring and leave no visible signs of Eczema.
Using Aloe Vera for Eczema
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 Eczema?
As a very rough rule of thumb allow one month for every year you have had the ailment. Recovery time will be reduced depending on the amount of Aloe Gel that is consumed and the cream used. Please note the above recommendations are provided by those who have had success but because this is a natural product, not a drug, times may vary.
Aloe Vera Brands
People with Eczema 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 Eczema.