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Does Aloe Vera Cure Acne?
Article updated and reviewed by Michael S. Lehrer, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania on April 18, 2005.
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Acne usually develops when the sebaceous glands and the lining of the hair follicle begin to work overtime, as they do in adolescence. Normally, the lining of the hair follicle sheds cells that are...
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Also known as: aloe barbadensis, aloe indica, aloe ferox. Potential uses: Aloe vera is most commonly used to soothe skin irritation. It is also taken... Read more »
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