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For a dermatologist. would you recommend using coconut oil to help clear acne prone skin? does it help or is that a myth?

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Myth: Coconut oil is not very therapeutic in and of itself. In fact , I would not apply it to Acne prone skin as it can be occlusive and may worse Acne

Answered 3/19/2016

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For a dermatologist. would you recommend using coconut oil to help clear acne prone skin? does it help or is that a myth?

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