Aloe vera, an effective remedy for burns

Aloe vera, an effective remedy for burns 

Sunburns cause skin inflammation as a result of excessive exposure to solar radiation. Ultraviolet light destroys the cells of the outer layer of the dermis, damaging the underlying capillaries. This troublesome condition occurs more often in people with fair skin, the skin is red and covered in blisters. If the burn is severe falls affected skin after some days. It must be remembered that although a gradual and moderate sun exposure is good for the body and facilitates the process of calcification of bones preventing osteoporosis, excessive and continuous exposure may cause skin aging, the appearance of unsightly keratoses and in some cases of skin cancer (melanoma). He obviously recommends focusing on prevention of the phenomenon (use of tanning creams adequate sunscreens) while treating burns, it is advisable to apply delicandamente juice or pure aloe gel on the burn, taking caution not to expose again the sun in the next few days.

Burns, depending on the severity, may be: 1) first-degree burns, in which the epidermis has a erojecimiento that heals quickly (in the case of sunburn); 2) second-degree burns, where the skin is covered with blisters; and 3) third degree burns, where the skin is so damaged that there is no choice but to resort to a transplant to recover. Aloe is very effective for burns of first and second degree, in fact thanks to its antibiotic and antibacterial properties prevent infection while isobarbaloína and cinnamic and salicylic ácindos exert an effective analgesic action. Finally, the acemannan facilitates regeneration of damaged tissues. After having cleaned and cooled, spread advised the affected area with a mixture of pure juice or gel of aloe and honey area.