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Aloe - Overview
Alternative Names
Skin and sunburn treatments
Definition of Aloe:
Aloe is an extract from the aloe plant that is used in many skincare products. Aloe poisoning occurs when someone swallows this substance.
Poisonous Ingredient:
- Aloe
- Aloin
Where Found:
Aloe is found in many different products, including:
- Burn medications
- Cosmetics
- Hand creams
- Reviewed last on: 1/23/2008
- Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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