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Does Aloe Vera Help In Clearing Symptoms Of Dermatomyositis?

I have been diagnosed with dermatomyositis, would taking aloe vera help this symptoms; dry, itchy skin, weak and tired,swelling of the face and eyes, sore mouth, SOB, sore muscles, stiff joints, ears ringing.I am taking prednisone and methotrexate and other vitamins. If so, which do you suggest?
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
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Hello.The efficacy of Aloe Vera for your skin symptoms is low. Corticosteroids as Hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines by mouth as Ebastine can help you.
Please consult your doctor for prescription.
I wish you good health.
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Does Aloe Vera Help In Clearing Symptoms Of Dermatomyositis?

Hello.The efficacy of Aloe Vera for your skin symptoms is low. Corticosteroids as Hydrocortisone cream and antihistamines by mouth as Ebastine can help you. Please consult your doctor for prescription. I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)