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Fri-03-09-2021, 16:02 PM
I bought a jar of virgin, not-refined, coconut oil. I melted the oil, using the hot water method described by Kat, and applied to my feet and lower legs last night.
My insteps have a continuous heel-to-ball-of-foot, scaly rash. It felt soothing to apply the warm oil. During the night, it did feel as though it was burning a little until I found a cool patch of sheet in my bedding to slide my feet to. This morning, the instep rashes looked quieter.
I applied more coconut oil early this morning. I used the cotton ball to cover all the rashes and my fingers to work it into my scalp.
But it's September. This is the month when "yellow jackets" (stinging wasps) are on the prowl for food and become aggessive where I live. I don't want to wear coconut oil outside in case it attracts wasps. So I'll be washing it all off in the shower before leaving home. I'll reapply it when I return, though.
I have stopped using soap and wash with a baby wash for sensitive skin.
Thank you for this wonderful forum and the many posts, kindnesses, and humor here.
My insteps have a continuous heel-to-ball-of-foot, scaly rash. It felt soothing to apply the warm oil. During the night, it did feel as though it was burning a little until I found a cool patch of sheet in my bedding to slide my feet to. This morning, the instep rashes looked quieter.
I applied more coconut oil early this morning. I used the cotton ball to cover all the rashes and my fingers to work it into my scalp.
But it's September. This is the month when "yellow jackets" (stinging wasps) are on the prowl for food and become aggessive where I live. I don't want to wear coconut oil outside in case it attracts wasps. So I'll be washing it all off in the shower before leaving home. I'll reapply it when I return, though.
I have stopped using soap and wash with a baby wash for sensitive skin.
Thank you for this wonderful forum and the many posts, kindnesses, and humor here.