Aloe vera is better for a burn than vaseline, according to studies.
A study comparing aloe vera gel to vaseline gauze for treating partial thickness burn wounds found that aloe vera gel resulted in faster healing. Therefore, aloe vera is generally a better option for burn treatment.
| Treatment | Healing Speed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe Vera Gel | Faster | A study of twenty-seven patients with partial thickness burn wound, they were treated with aloe vera gel compared with vaseline gauze. It revealed the aloe vera gel treated lesion healed faster than the vaseline gauze area. |
| Vaseline Gauze | Slower | A study of twenty-seven patients with partial thickness burn wound, they were treated with aloe vera gel compared with vaseline gauze. It revealed the aloe vera gel treated lesion healed faster than the vaseline gauze area. |
