What is a Coconut oil allergy?
This article about Coconut oil Allergy has been written to help people that are allergic to coconut oil to know their allergic reaction, and also to tell those that believe they will be allergic to coconut however aren’t sure.
Allergy to Coconut oil is very rare. If you’re allergic to coconut oil, this should be reported to your physician, who will either take a look at if he or she is qualified to do so or refer you to a specific allergy clinic for testing.
Coconut oil is cold pressed oil and used in baking and cooking. Coconut is usually hailed as the ultimate health food. However, coconut or coconut oil, similar to any other food, maybe dangerous if you’re allergic to that. Coconut oil allergies are not like other types of allergies and are considered rare.
What are the symptoms of a coconut oil allergy?
Coconut oil allergy symptoms are similar to any type of allergic reaction and it may include the following:
- Diarrhea
- Itching of skin
- Flushing of face
- Running or stuffy nose
- Vomiting
- Eczema
- Nausea
- Hives
- Rash
- Anaphylaxis
- Wheezing and trouble breathing
Anaphylactic reactions to coconut and coconut oil occur very rarely. Contact reactions are also known as dermatitis or contact dermatitis. They sometimes lead to more gentle symptoms, like a skin rash or blistering on the skin. Contact dermatitis occurs when products that contain coconut oil such as beauty products, cosmetics, lotions, etc, touch or contacts the skin.
Risk Factors
The risk factor for this type of allergy may include:
. Any family history of a related food allergy.
. Newborn and young growing children are more at risk.
. Consuming coconut oil foods or using coconut oil-based products and preparations.
. One form of (food) allergy can put this at risk for other forms.
Most people who have a tree nut allergy or allergic to tree nuts can safely eat coconut oil. Having a risk factor does not mean that one will get the exact conditions.
Few risk factors are more important than others. And also, if you have not any risk factors it does not mean you will not get the conditions. It is always very important to talk about the effect of risk factors with your physician.
Treatment
This type of allergy can be treated in the following ways:
. Avoiding cosmetic products containing coconut oil e.g. Hand wash gel.
. Avoiding consumption of food containing coconut or coconut oil products.
. Anti-allergic medicine for gentle reactions; antihistamine therapy, which is advised by the allergen.
. Use of Decongestants e.g. Afrin, Vicks Sinex, etc.
. In case of severe allergies, Immunotherapy.
Coconut oil can be hidden in the products. So if, you have allergic reactions to coconut oil. You will need to just read the labels to make confirm the food you are buying or consuming does not contain coconut oil. There are few food items that may contain coconut oil.
. Popcorns that we eat in movie-theater
. Chocolate
. Candy
Coconut oil is the most common ingredient in cosmetic products. Read the label of the cosmetic product before buy and use them. Give psychological support to children with such kinds of food allergies.
Benefits of Coconut Oil
Possible benefits may include:
. It protects hairs from damage, and increase shine
. It controls blood sugar
. Applying the extract of coconut to the skin makes the skin healthy
. Usage of coconut oil helps in weight losing
. Coconut oil reduces stress that results from exercise and chronic cold
. It preventing from liver disease
. It is used as a baby massage oil and baby lotion.
