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Coconut oil

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elizabeth_78359
elizabeth_78359

I have suffered for the last 20 years with HS.  I discovered coconut oil and Tea Tree Oil has been very good for me.  I have not had a big flare up in over 3 years.  I use them under my arms and on my skin.  Also the area where the old flare ups were has improved over the last three years. So it has helped with the scares. 

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  • skellitor
    skellitor elizabeth_78359

    Posted

    I’ve heard that coconut oil is really comedogenic so it can cause acne. Do you just apply it over the effected areas?
    • elizabeth_78359
      elizabeth_78359 skellitor

      Posted

      I have not had a problem with coconut oil and I do apply it to the effected areas. It has truly been good for me.  
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