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Based on 21 studies
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Highlights
- 80% of patients improved after 2 weeks
- Can reduce steroid medication use by 75%
- Helps moisturize dry skin
- May be less effective than other natural oils
- Can be less effective against skin bacteria compared to alternatives
Olive oil, when combined with honey and beeswax in equal parts, can help improve symptoms of atopic dermatitis. In one study, 80% of patients showed significant improvement after 2 weeks of use.
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A mixture of honey, olive oil, and beeswax helped improve symptoms in 8 out of 10 patients with atopic dermatitis after 2 weeks. The mixture also allowed some patients to reduce their steroid medication use by 75% without their condition getting worse.
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Clinical Trial |
Total Patients: 21
Severity: not available Age: not available
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The honey-olive oil-beeswax mixture showed effectiveness in treating atopic dermatitis |
A mixture of honey, olive oil, and beeswax helped improve symptoms in 8 out of 10 patients with atopic dermatitis after 2 weeks. The mixture also allowed some patients to reduce their steroid medication use by 75% without their condition getting worse.
Topical application of natural honey, beeswax and olive oil mixture for atopic dermatitis or psoriasis: partially controlled, single-blinded studyVirgin olive oil can help moisturize dry skin in atopic dermatitis patients, though it may not be as effective as some other natural oils like coconut oil.
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Virgin olive oil helped moisturize dry skin and reduce severity in adults with atopic dermatitis. However, it was less effective than coconut oil at removing bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) from the skin, with 50% of olive oil users still having bacteria after treatment compared to 5% in the coconut oil group.
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Randomized Controlled Trial |
Total Patients: 52
Severity: not available Age: 18+
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Both oils reduced disease severity, but coconut oil showed greater improvement |
Virgin olive oil helped moisturize dry skin and reduce severity in adults with atopic dermatitis. However, it was less effective than coconut oil at removing bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) from the skin, with 50% of olive oil users still having bacteria after treatment compared to 5% in the coconut oil group.
Novel antibacterial and emollient effects of coconut and virgin olive oils in adult atopic dermatitisWhen used alongside prescription steroid medications, a mixture containing olive oil allowed patients to reduce their steroid use by 75% while maintaining skin improvement.
| Study Summary | Study Type | Studied Population | Results |
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A mixture of honey, olive oil, and beeswax helped improve symptoms in 8 out of 10 patients with atopic dermatitis after 2 weeks. The mixture also allowed some patients to reduce their steroid medication use by 75% without their condition getting worse.
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Clinical Trial |
Total Patients: 21
Severity: not available Age: not available
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The honey-olive oil-beeswax mixture showed effectiveness in treating atopic dermatitis |
A mixture of honey, olive oil, and beeswax helped improve symptoms in 8 out of 10 patients with atopic dermatitis after 2 weeks. The mixture also allowed some patients to reduce their steroid medication use by 75% without their condition getting worse.
Topical application of natural honey, beeswax and olive oil mixture for atopic dermatitis or psoriasis: partially controlled, single-blinded studyWhile olive oil has some antibacterial properties against Staphylococcus aureus (a bacteria commonly found on eczema skin), studies suggest it may be less effective than alternatives like coconut oil for this purpose.
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Virgin olive oil helped moisturize dry skin and reduce severity in adults with atopic dermatitis. However, it was less effective than coconut oil at removing bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) from the skin, with 50% of olive oil users still having bacteria after treatment compared to 5% in the coconut oil group.
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Randomized Controlled Trial |
Total Patients: 52
Severity: not available Age: 18+
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Both oils reduced disease severity, but coconut oil showed greater improvement |
Virgin olive oil helped moisturize dry skin and reduce severity in adults with atopic dermatitis. However, it was less effective than coconut oil at removing bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) from the skin, with 50% of olive oil users still having bacteria after treatment compared to 5% in the coconut oil group.
Novel antibacterial and emollient effects of coconut and virgin olive oils in adult atopic dermatitisIs Olive oil Right For Me?
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Enjoy 24/7/365 access to your dedicated care team.
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For the last few days, I've only used organic cold first-press olive oil on my eczema, and as long as I don't scratch I get the same relief I got with the hydrocortisone. It relieves both itchiness and redness.
View SourceI put a few drops on a q tip, spin it around in my ear canal, then wait the 15 ish minutes for it to soak in. It's not perfect, it's not a cure, but it helps the itching sooo much.
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