Implication of Phytotherapeutic Sources for Potential Epithelial Wound Healing Ability: A Novel Herbal Approach

March 2020 in “ The Journal of animal and plant sciences/The JAPS ”

Javidi Dashtbiaz Maryam, Rini Arif, Zafar Mehmood, Aftab Nadeem, Sajid Ali

Aloe Vera dermal wound healing cutaneous inflammation lesion contraction hair growth Mycitracin ointment Mycitracin

TLDR Aloe Vera helps wounds heal faster and promotes hair growth.

The study examined the effects of Aloe Vera gel on dermal wound healing and hair growth in Albino Rats. It found that Aloe Vera significantly improved wound healing by reducing cutaneous inflammation and promoting lesion contraction. Additionally, Aloe Vera was noted to be beneficial for hair growth. Mycitracin ointment was used as a comparative treatment, and the results supported the healing properties of Aloe Vera.

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