A VERY CLEAR SCALP!

[trudes]

can't remember the last time my scalp felt so good! i have had scalp psoriasis for years coming and going and using all sorts of medicated shampoos in between. however, after a really back outbreak of guttate psoriasis in february (which has covered me from head to toe, and scalp being worst its ever been!) i decided to do some heavy research, which led me to coconut oil.  
 
i bought a large tub of it (solid form which you need to melt down, but i put near the radiator - does the job!) and spent an hour massaging the oil into my scalp. tied hair back and went to bed with an old pillowcase on. washed it off in the morning (2 good washes to remove all oil) and i haven't looked back! my scalp has been flake free since (over a month ago now). i am still amazed at how well it has worked. i still have guttate all over body but have started to use the oil on my face and thats nearly cleared up now. RESULT!!! i've just visited dermo to start a light treatment course to speed up the rest of the guttate on my body but would definately recommend using the coconut oil. i bought mine from Holland & Barrett, cost £9.99 but its a large tub and definately worth it!

[fence man]

good for you :)might try that myself.

[stewart_h]

I bought some today cause u inspire me

howmany times did it take to get your face nearly clear.

[SJ]

Hehehe I have replied to this post already....moved one to the Rec Room from the History. Good thinking to put it in 2 places!

I too am going to get some...I love the stuff and the smell too!

I normally use olive or hemp oil, but a change will do me good.

Thanks for the tip!

SJ

[trudes]

only used the coconut oil on my scalp once, sat watching a film on sat night massaging it into my scalp. the next day it was clear! as for my face i have used it several times (but its very oily (obviously) so it makes my fringe oily too. but once it has soaked into the skin, its great any excess will just sit on the surface of the skin. i've also heard you can cook with it (like olive oil) to get it into your system.

[SJ]

I got mine....but I am not going to open it til I get to the Dead Sea....it has a nice sealed bit on it and I have concerns El Al security might mess with it  

You can use it like butter too  

I shall liberally apply it all over whilst lounging in the sun I think....

Thanks for the tip! I have been looking for pure coconut oil like this, but only ever found the very expensive cooking variety before....

SJ

[wannasurf]

when left on over night is the cling film maneuver recomended or is it the al fresco?

[stewart_h]

seems to work ok on scalp but not on forehead or behind ears where its thicker forme

[Jacks]

Sounds fantastic, will go out and buy a large jar.

[Jade]

Glad you are finding it helpful Trudes - I love it  8-)
I find it good for general scalp & hair conditioning - not major scalp p problems ... but maybe it would work as a preventative if I used it all the time.
Stewart, you could try mixing in some tea tree oil if you find its not strong enough. Tea tree works as a natural solvent - flake stripper  

Coconut Oil makes your hair lovely & soft & also a great moisturiser ... it might be a bit oily but it isn't really that greasy  

Make sure you get the pure, virgin coconut oil (solid at room temperature)
This way you can have the gorgeous coconut smell - its not overpowering but it is Hawaii, sun, sea & white sand 8-)
Why some people deodorise coconut oil -  I'll never know  

Jade x