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The possible triggers of Eczema Symptoms that might be reduced by Coconut:
Eczema refers to a group of skin disorders that result in dry, red, and itchy skin. The most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis where the skin is damaged and becomes inflamed, making it red and itchy.
Symptoms of eczema include dry and itchy skin, red to brown patches on the skin, small bumps on the skin, or thick cracked skin. A person’s skin might also ...
Why Coconut Oil helps reduce Eczema:
Eczema can help reduce eczema and relieve its symptoms by:
- Reducing inflammation: coconut oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat and control eczema symptoms.
- Moisturizing the skin: coconut oil is a very good natural moisturizer that can help soothe dry and itchy skin, which is one of the main symptoms of eczema.
- Killing bacteria: coconut oil has antimicrobial properties that help protect the skin from bacteria or other irritants. Hence, it can prevent eczema flare-ups that are ...
How Coconut oil works for Eczema:
Coconut oil works to treat eczema by working on the following:
- Inflammation: Coconut oil contains lauric acid, an MCFA that makes up more than 50% of its composition. Lauric acid has anti-inflammatory properties so it can help reduce inflammation, a key feature of eczema. Coconut oil also contains antioxidants that stabilize the free radicals in the body, neutralizing the reactive atoms that increase inflammation.
- Skin hydration: eczema decreases the skin’s ability to remain hydrated ...
Coconut Oil for Eczema: composition
Coconut oil has a unique composition that contains high amounts of lauric acid. Lauric acid is a nutritious medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA) that has many beneficial properties for the skin.
How to use Coconut Oil for Eczema:
You can use coconut oil during an eczema flare-up and between outbreaks.
Apply virgin coconut oil to the affected area at least twice per day, or more if necessary. Keep it away from the eyes.
The best time to apply coconut oil is after a bath or shower because the skin will be damp and absorb the coconut oil more quickly. Some people add a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil to their ...
Using Coconut Oil for Eczema: precautions
When applying coconut products on the skin, hair, or body, you must keep in mind the following precautions:
- Test the oil on a small patch of skin: always use small amounts of coconut oil on the skin at first to see how it responds to it.
- Coconut oil may not be suitable for everyone: some people may experience adverse effects if they apply coconut products to their skin, especially if they have oily or ...
Using Coconut oil for Eczema: side effects
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Most medical experts believe that coconut oil for eczema can be beneficial. They argue that coconut oil is an effective moisturizer and cleanser. It also has anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties and can protect the skin from fungal, viral, and bacterial infections and other skin irritants. While experts may not have strong objections against the
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- Dayrit, F. M. (2014). The Properties of Lauric Acid and Their Significance in Coconut Oil. Journal of the American Oil Chemists Society,92(1), 1-15. doi:10.1007/s11746-014-2562-7
- Hon, K. L., Kung, J. S., Ng, W. G., & Leung, T. F. (2018). Emollient treatment of atopic dermatitis: Latest evidence and clinical considerations. Drugs in Context,7, 1-14. doi:10.7573/dic.212530
- Varma, S. R., Sivaprakasam, T. O., Arumugam, I., Dilip, N., Raghuraman, M., Pavan, K., . . . Paramesh, R. (2019). In vitro anti-inflammatory and skin protective properties of Virgin coconut oil. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine,9(1), 5-14. doi:10.1016/j.jtcme.2017.06.012
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