MYTH OF COCONUT OIL : IRRITATES THE SKIN

There is a true fact about myth states that coconut oil can  irritate and cause redness of the skin BUT bear in mind, the benefits of coconut oil exceeds the bad effect. 

Allergic reactions  to peanuts and tree nuts are generally quite common, occurring approximately 1/100 and 1/200 to 1/500 infants among adults. Instead, an allergic reaction to the oil rather rare.1

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin disease characterized by defects in the epidermal barrier function and inflammation of the skin, where the transepidermal water loss (TEWL) increases and the ability of stratum corneum  to hold water  is disrupted resulting in decrease in the ability of the skin and hydration.2

Study involving 117 children with atopic dermatitis face (eczema). This study on the effects of topical coconut oil (VCO), and mineral oil, respectively, in the SCORAD (Scoring of Atopic Dermatitis)3  index values​​, TEWL and skin potential in pediatric patients with mild to moderate Atopic Dermatitis (AD), using study of randomized controlled trials3  in which participants and researchers were not told what the treatment will be provided. 

Results of the study found that applying on the skin (topical) VCO for eight weeks have better end result than mineral oil based from clinical studies (SCORAD) and instrumental (TEWL, the skin's capacitance) evaluation.2

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VCO also act as a good moisturizer for xerosis5 and have anti bacterial7 and fast healing for dermatitis, done by small studies yet convincing and very promising.

VCO-treated wounds healed much faster, as indicated by a decreased time of complete epithelization (repairing) and higher levels of various skin components which scientist conclude the beneficial effect of VCO can be attributed to the cumulative effect of various biologically active minor components present in it.8

Hence, VCO is very beneficial for those having skin problems varies from very dry skin, dermatitis ( skin allergies) and bacterial or fungal infections on the skin in the sense of faster healing, moisturizing and emollient component plus anti- bugs. 

Still, put in our mind, very very small percentage, develope allergy to nuts and nut product.

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Atopic Dermatitis of a child

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