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To urge you all to buy a jar of coconut oil?

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Littlefluffyclouds81 · 05/12/2015 11:45

Some parts of this might be TMI, and I apologise in advance for that.

A few months ago, I had a boyfriend who had an unfortunate penis condition called balanitis, where it would get red, itchy and sore. The doctor prescribed him steroid cream and it did nothing to help, and in fact thinned the skin so much that his banjo string snapped Shock

I did some reading on the Internet, and found a forum saying someone had cured his balanitis with coconut oil. I suggested it to my bf and he gave it a go, his condition cleared up within a few days by applying coconut oil.

I bought a jar of it myself this week as it was on offer on Amazon. So far, I've tried it out on thrush...I woke up with a definite case of it, got a lump out of the jar (it's solid and melts on contact), ummmm inserted it, and hey presto, instant relief and no symptoms since.

Then yesterday I had a mega spot. Like the kind of spot that takes up half of your face and would normally take 3 weeks to heal. I applied coconut oil to it several times yesterday, and when I woke up this morning the spot had pretty much gone.

I've also been putting it on my hands and feet, where I get stress eczema, and it provides instant relief, and seems to be clearing it up.

Other things that it can apparently cure are nappy rash, impetigo, most kinds of infections (can be ingested if it's an internal thing), and loads more, do some googling.

Anyway, felt like I had to share. I'm well chuffed that for 6 quid I have a product that seems to deal with a lot of common health problems, and it actually works (and fast)!

OP posts:
DoreenLethal · 05/12/2015 11:45

I've had jars of coconut oil for years.

Please do not presume that everyone is ignorant of things just because you are.

StillStayingClassySanDiego · 05/12/2015 11:47

Thanks OP Grin.

I've been using coconut oil for a while, I like it to cook with.

Queenbean · 05/12/2015 11:48

I really hope you're washing your hands in between applying it on all those places....

Shock
SummerNights1986 · 05/12/2015 11:48

That's a bit unnecessary Doreen Hmm. Who shit on your chips this morning.

SweetAdeline · 05/12/2015 11:48

I've tried coconut oil but it actually made my eczema worse.

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 05/12/2015 11:48

Well I was ignorant! Thanks OP, I'll give it a go Smile

Littlefluffyclouds81 · 05/12/2015 11:48

Doreen - I wasn't suggesting that everyone was ignorant, thanks very much. You might know about it but I'm sure there's lots of people who don't.

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Trills · 05/12/2015 11:48

You are unreasonable to post in AIBU about this.

Are you really asking if it is unreasonable to recommend this?

Really?

nutbrownhare15 · 05/12/2015 11:49

It gets rid of nappy rash within hours. I'm trying it on cradle cap too. And it also works as a massage oil.

Queenbean · 05/12/2015 11:49

Doreen that's harsh - please do not presume that everyone is as knowledgable of things just because you are!

PurpleDaisies · 05/12/2015 11:49

I'm glad it works for you. It brings me out in spots so I don't use it.

Littlefluffyclouds81 · 05/12/2015 11:49

Grin queenbee - yes don't worry, religiously.

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StillStayingClassySanDiego · 05/12/2015 11:50

Some people just like being snippy Summer, perhaps Doreen is one of themSmile

Pancakeflipper · 05/12/2015 11:50

Well I am ignorant apologies to Doreen cos I keep hearing stuff about it but not being totally sure on how to actually use it.

So thanks to those happy to teach the ignorant.

SirChenjin · 05/12/2015 11:50

As someone who has recently discovered coconut oil for my frizzy hair I'm very happy that the OP has shared ideas for other uses. Anyone got any other suggestions? Doreenter - rather than posting snippy comments about being ignorant (it's coconut oil FFS) - perhaps you could tell us what you use it for please?

Littlefluffyclouds81 · 05/12/2015 11:50

Trills - you have a point but if I'd posted it in the right place about 3 people would have seen it.

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ThroughThickAndThin01 · 05/12/2015 11:51

A few posters have clearly got out of bed the wrong side this morning....get some Christmas spirit people. Xmas Biscuit

Timri · 05/12/2015 11:52

Coconut oil is great. Just make sure it's 100% cold pressed virgin coconut oil. Ie the stuff you use for cooking.
And it's too heavy for a lot of people to use on their face regularly (causes spots in lots of people) however it's an amazing make up remover.

rollonthesummer · 05/12/2015 11:53

Please do not presume that everyone is ignorant of things just because you are.

What an unpleasant thing to write! I've learnt about lots of new things by reading posts on here like the OP's. Don't reply if you know already! Or reply saying, 'yes, I agree-it's also useful for xyz'

Littlefluffyclouds81 · 05/12/2015 11:53

Ooh, burns, that's another thing it's good for apparently.

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PhilPhilConnors · 05/12/2015 11:54

Oil pulling with it (swishing it around your mouth for 20 minutes a day) is supposed to be very good for your teeth and gums.
I can't stand the taste of it though.

StillStayingClassySanDiego · 05/12/2015 11:54

I use it when I fry veg or thin pieces of meat for escalopes , it doesn't make the food taste coconutty at all.

It's got a high smoking point too and supposedly healthier for us as the heating doesn't change the reaction in the fat ( or something like that )

Timri · 05/12/2015 11:54

Other uses: cooking (one of the healthier oils), skin moisturiser, hair treatment (can use tiny bit as leave in moisturiser for Afro or curlier hair, if you hair will look greasy leaving it in? Then just use it as a deep conditioner and wash out)

PhilPhilConnors · 05/12/2015 11:55

Don't put anything on a fresh burn apart from cool (but not freezing) water.

PurpleDaisies · 05/12/2015 11:56

Ooh, burns, that's another thing it's good for apparently.

Do not put oil on burns. Terrible advice.