Hidradenitis Suppurativa Support Group

Hidradenitis suppurativa (hi-drad-uh-NIE-tis sup-yoo-ruh-TIE-vuh) is rare, long-term skin condition that features small, painful lumps under the skin. The disease manifests as clusters of chronic abscesses or boils, sometimes as large as baseballs, that are extremely painful to the touch and may persist for years with occasional to frequent periods of inflammation,...

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coconut oil

ariesgurl
ariesgurl
Has anyone tried coconut oil on hs spots? Ive been reading about how good coconut oil is and the various health benefits and just started ingesting it this week. It is supposed to be really good for skin, you can either consume it or use it a moisturizer. I think I may try it topically and see if it helps but love to hear reviews from you all if you have tried it before.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi ariesgurl :)

Coconut oil is great for anything and everything, but I don't think it has any antibacterial nor drawing properties. I use it for hemorrhoids, and it does well for the soothing, but not the swelling. I'd say, it can't hurt to try!! Moisturizer is your key word, here, so keep in mind it is an emollient, not a 'dryer.'

Good Luck, at least the boils will smell good :) I wish I could say I've been using it with great results, but I haven't tried it with the boils. I love it for cooking, tho :)

Lisa
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Ariesgurl!
Yes, I have and with no results. Coconut oil is great for general skin health like dry skin and but I have to agree with Lisa it is more of a moisturizer then antibacterial treatment and GREAT for cooking! However, I am a big believer in you don't know until you try... just because it didn't work for me doesn't mean it won't work for you!
ksb123
ksb123
Coconut oil is really good for the moisturizing benefit. I use it on my enitre body as my only moisturizer and also on my face. I have used under armpits and it doesnt hurt but doesnt help either.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have found organic coconut oil to be a great help and I find it works much better for me than the hibiclens I was previously using. I use it as a body moisturiser after bathing and have found that my skin is much healthier than before using it and it has reduced my HS sores and I heal quicker. I have also found that it is useful for deoderising too. It is thought and there is some research to suggest it does have antimicrobial, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It is worth a try you may find it helps.