Effectiveness of Aloe Vera Gel vs Paraffin-Based Tulle Dressings for Reducing Pain at Skin Graft Donor Sites in Adults Aged 18 to 60

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating whether Aloe Vera gel dressing reduces pain better than traditional paraffin-based tulle dressing at the donor site of split-thickness skin grafts in adults aged 18 to 60 years. This trial aims to see if Aloe Vera leads to improved pain control seven days after surgery and whether it reduces the need for additional pain medication. The study is conducted at the Department of Plastic Surgery over six months and compares two dressing types applied after skin graft surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups one group receives Aloe Vera gel dressing applied directly to the donor site, followed by dry gauze and crepe bandage as secondary dressings. The other group receives conventional paraffin-based tulle dressing with chlorhexidine applied to the donor site, also followed by dry gauze and crepe bandage. All skin grafts are harvested under general anesthesia using a uniform thickness. The dressings are applied immediately after graft harvesting. During the study, pain will be measured using a visual analogue scale VAS on the seventh day after surgery. If participants report a pain score of 4 or higher, they will receive pain medication, and the amount used will be recorded. Researchers will compare the pain scores and analgesic use between the two groups. The total participation time includes surgery and follow-up for at least seven days after surgery to assess pain at the donor site.

Aloe Vera vs Paraffin Tulle Dressings for Pain Management in Split Thickness Skin Graft Donor Sites