Topical Coconut Oil

Cross-source consensus on Topical Coconut Oil from 1 sources and 5 claims.

1 sources · 5 claims

Uses

Topical coconut oil is the intervention tested in COSI-2 in addition to routine skin care. — Can topical coconut oil reduce late-onset sepsis in extremely preterm infants? A pragmatic cluster-randomised controlled trial protocol
The rationale for topical coconut oil includes skin barrier improvement, antimicrobial effects, possible anti-inflammatory activity, and safety evidence. — Can topical coconut oil reduce late-onset sepsis in extremely preterm infants? A pragmatic cluster-randomised controlled trial protocol
Published randomized trials in more than 3000 preterm infants reported no adverse events from topical coconut oil in newborns. — Can topical coconut oil reduce late-onset sepsis in extremely preterm infants? A pragmatic cluster-randomised controlled trial protocol
In a prior trial of 72 extremely preterm infants, twice-daily topical coconut oil improved Neonatal Skin Condition Scores compared with routine care. — Can topical coconut oil reduce late-onset sepsis in extremely preterm infants? A pragmatic cluster-randomised controlled trial protocol
Coconut oil is considered safe for extremely preterm infants and may reduce late-onset sepsis. — Can topical coconut oil reduce late-onset sepsis in extremely preterm infants? A pragmatic cluster-randomised controlled trial protocol