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Is coconut oil safe/effective for a natural at home remedy for alopeica barbae? i plan on seeing my dermatologist but in the meantime until i see him im curious as to whether coconut oil is safe to put on the small patch of my beard. thanks?

Q: is coconut oil safe/effective for a natural at home remedy for alopeica barbae? i plan on seeing my dermatologist but in the meantime until i see him im curious as to whether coconut oil is safe to put on the small patch of my beard. thanks?

: It isn't harmful at all, but it won't help the alopecia either.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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It isn't harmful at all, but it won't help the alopecia either.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/26/2023

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A member asked:

Is coconut oil safe/effective for a natural at home remedy for alopeica barbae? i plan on seeing my dermatologist but in the meantime until i see him im curious as to whether coconut oil is safe to put on the small patch of my beard. thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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