Can I use aloe vera gel after mole removal?

Various moles can appear on the human body. If you have a mole on your face, it will affect your appearance, so many people choose to use laser to remove the mole. After laser mole removal, scabs will slowly form. At this time, you can apply some erythromycin ointment as daily care. Using erythromycin ointment on the mole removal area can help scabs form faster. Some people have heard that aloe vera gel can soften scabs and make them fall off quickly, but they don’t know whether aloe vera gel can be used after mole removal.

1. Can I use aloe vera gel after laser mole removal?

It is not recommended to apply aloe vera gel after the scab has just formed after laser mole removal. This is because, firstly, there are many varieties of aloe vera gel on the market, and the quality varies. Secondly, aloe vera gel may irritate the mole removal wound. Therefore, it is generally necessary to wait for about a week after the scab has recovered before using it. If the scab falls off, it is recommended to use less aloe vera. If you have used it frequently before, there will be no big problem, but if you have not used it frequently before, you may have an allergic reaction. Because there are new cell groups on the surface of the skin, it is very likely to be sensitive to aloe vera. If it is not used frequently and is used for the first time, it is likely to cause skin discomfort.

2. Precautions for care after mole removal

1. Pay attention to hygiene after mole removal to prevent infection. You can use iodine to disinfect. The skin is relatively thin at this time, so pay more attention to protecting it. It may be itchy at this time, so do not scratch it with your hands to avoid injury. Pay attention to your diet and do not eat spicy food.

2. After laser mole removal, you can apply erythromycin ointment for care. You can use erythromycin ointment to care for the scab in the mole removal area. Erythromycin ointment contains anti-inflammatory ingredients that can prevent infection after laser mole removal. 3. Generally speaking, after the mole removal surgery, the doctor will also apply some antibiotic ointment to the beauty seekers. It is not advisable to apply too much medicine each time, because applying too much will affect the formation of scabs after laser mole removal and affect the recovery after laser mole removal.

3. Side Effects of Aloe Vera

1. Some people are allergic to aloe vera and should not use it. Patients with chronic diarrhea should also avoid using it. Patients with hemorrhoidal bleeding and nose bleeding should not take aloe vera, otherwise it will worsen their condition.

2. There are more than 500 varieties of aloe vera, but only a dozen can be used as medicine, and only a few can be eaten. The aloe-emodin contained in aloe vera has a laxative effect and can cause diarrhea, so you should not eat too much.

3. People with weak constitutions and children should not consume it in excess, otherwise they may easily develop allergies; pregnant women are strictly prohibited from taking it because aloe vera can cause congestion of female internal organs and promote uterine movement.

4. Aloe vera is a tropical desert plant with medicinal and health-care effects. Eating aloe vera should be based on each person's physical condition. Aloe vera is more suitable for people with a hot constitution, but not for people with a cold constitution or those with yang deficiency or qi deficiency, such as those with decreased sexual function, fear of cold, lack of energy, lack of physical strength, decreased memory, lack of vitality, etc.