Thanks for that imformation. I did buy some aloe vera from the drug store but it had all kinds of other ingredients including alcohol which is really bad to use. I'm going to the health food store right away. I did wash the plant really good. CarolH

Update - I'm just healing away! My back itches a bit where it exited, but it's more irritating than anything cause I can't reach it to scratch!

It's sort of like growing new hair...this growing new skin! Kinda nice! I'm amazed at how quickly it is peeling and growing back. ma http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_1_6.gif

Carol H, I didn't mean to sound critical! Sorry if it came across that way. I know what you mean about trying to find pure aloe gel, as most of them contain some type of preservative and then thickening agents, fragrances, etc. I did find a good one called "Lily of the Desert". It's a bit thin, but it worked just fine. Good luck.

<3 Lolly

Hi Lolly, I didn't talk it as you being critical. You gave me some important information that we all can use. That's what this wonderful site is all about, sharing info with the bravest group of people I have ever known. CarolH