Topical aloe vera gel for accelerated wound healing of split-thickness skin graft donor sites: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial and systematic review

Burusapat, C. et als.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: July 2018 – Volume 142 – Issue 1 – p 217-226

portada - PRS - Vol. 132; No. 2 (2013)Aloe vera has been used to treat wounds since ancient times. However, data regarding the efficacy of aloe vera for burns and split-thickness skin graft donor sites are inconclusive.

A double-blind, randomized, controlled trial was conducted. Patients who underwent split-thickness skin graft harvesting from the thigh were included. Split-thickness skin graft donor sites were divided into two groups: the aloe vera group and the placebo group. The visual analogue scale score was used to evaluate pain, and complete epithelialization was assessed. The authors searched electronic databases and included only international clinical trials published in the English language.

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