The effectiveness of aloe vera gel compared to povidone iodine on wound healing

Savira, Maudita Nastya and Zefanya, Gloria Kayla and Diyatri, Indeswati (2025) The effectiveness of aloe vera gel compared to povidone iodine on wound healing. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 25 (1). pp. 287-290. ISSN 2581-9615

Wound is damage that occurs in a tissue. The tissue most frequently injured is the skin. Treatment of wounds is carried out in various ways, however, as first aid, drugs containing povidone iodine are usually given. Apart from povidone iodine, we can use aloe vera as a wound treatment. According to various sources of literature obtained, many of the ingredients in aloe vera are considered superior for wound healing such as accelerating epithelization and healing time, as well as minimizing side effects. Comparison of the effectiveness of aloe vera and povidone iodine in terms of consistency, healing time, basic ingredients, and side effects. Based on these aspects, it can be concluded that aloe vera is more effective in wound healing compared to povidone iodine.