Coconut oil allergies. Dairy products - Natural and fakes: How to distinguish? Skin allergy to coconut oil symptoms

With coconut oil, I am friends for a long time. But earlier I somehow loved to use it for hair. And now it has discovered its amazing properties for the skin, and now we use it for the skin in irritation or allergic reactions.

Description:

Natural coconut oil is obtained by cold pressing from dried coconut pulp. The pulp is separated from the shell of nut, then it is dried, crushed and squeeze oil. The miraculous properties of coconut oil are provided by a huge amount of fatty acids contained in its composition. Thanks to them, coconut oil is one of the best moisturizing, softening, feeding and protective care products for any type of skin and hair.

The oil is packed in a small bottle, 100 ml. On the lid dispenser. I like this form of packaging, it is convenient to pour oil when it is in a liquid state. True, if the oil is frozen, then it already has to unscrew the cover completely and get the oil to the way "shaking"))))

Coconut oil changes its consistency, depending on the temperature change in the storage location. If the apartment is cool, then it freezes, becomes thick, crystalline.

Here in the photo it is clearly seen that on the bottom the oil is a thick, frozen. And closer to the top it already melted.

With a heavier temperature, it is liquid, slightly frantic. If the temperature is very very hot, then the oil becomes completely transparent. I basically, it is in such a liquid, but slightly inspired)))

This is oil, fatty and, sorry for tautology, butter. That is, it is necessary to keep in mind when applying that the oil can leave traces.

I now use oil exclusively for the skin. Previously made him and hair. But here I had a terrible aggravation of allergies. I could not remove this terrible itching, redness, peeling, and all other signs of allergies. I don't really want to use hormonal creams constantly, besides, it was terrible to put on the face with great areas. And I decided to try to soften my poor skin with oil .... Girls, it really became salvation !!! I then the entire period of exacerbation, until this wild allergy passed, I used only this coconut oil! Now I save it for such cases, I don't even do it on my hair)))

The oil very well softens the skin, relieves irritation and reduces itching. It as if soothes the skin. After literally two days of use, I have turned pale, cracks caused by dryness began to be tightened, gradually the skin came to normal. And this is all thanks to coconut oil! Without use of hormone therapy! When I understood this, I decided that now such an oil will always be in my cosmetics (or rather even in the first-aid kit).

The cost of oil is 410 rubles (volume of 100 ml). Here is a direct reference to

Quantitative determination of specific IgE antibodies to coconut, which can cause manifestations of allergies in sensitized persons.

Russian synonyms

Specific immunoglobulins of class E to "Coconut Walnut".

Synonyms English

ALLERGEN F36 - COCONUT ( Cocos Nucifera.), IgE; Specific Ige to Coconut.

Research method

Immunohemiluminescent analysis.

Units

kU / L (QLOD).

What kind of biomaterial can be used for research?

Venous blood.

General research information

Coconut - fruit (often erroneously called "nut") fruit tree from a palm family. Coconut palm from the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, but is currently grown in the tropical zones of North, Central and South America, Africa. Coconut is an essential food product in Asia.

Coconut palm trees - a long-lived tree with one barrel, reaching a height of 30 m, with pointed or long hanging leaves on top. Per year on one tree grows from 90 to 200 fruits. In the middle of the fetus contains partially liquid (coconut milk), partly solid (coconut pulp) single seed.

Coconut refers to hypoallergenic food products, but it is rare, but the possible cause of the development of allergic reactions in sensitized persons. Several allergens are isolated from coconut, one of which is immunologically similar to soybean spare protein. Despite the very remote relationship, cross allergic reactions between coconut, walnut and forest walnut are possible. However, persons sensitized to the coconut, the reactions to other nuts may not be, and vice versa.

Allergic to this food product can manifest itself in the mouth, coughing, shortness of breath, bronchospasm, redness of the skin, angiootecom, urticaria, pain in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting. In rare cases, severe life-degrading anaphylactic reactions are possible after the coconut is eaten. Single cases of the development of heavy gastrointestinal disorders in infants who have received a mixture with coconut oil are described in the composition, in which sensitization to the coconut was confirmed using skin and provocative samples. Allergic to coconut can occur in individuals who had previously repeatedly used this fetus without any reactions. And sensitization to coconut can be both isolated and combined with allergies to other food products.

No food allergy occurs more often, and contact allergic dermatitis when applied to the skin of lotions, shampoos, soap and other care products, which include coconut derivatives and coconut oil. The possibility of the initial sensitization to coconut is not excluded through the skin. There are cases of the occurrence of allergic rhinitis, rhincoonjunctivitis and bronchial asthma in persons sensitized to the pollen of the coconut.

What is the study?

Detection of sensitization to coconut in children and adults;
determination of possible causes of exacerbation of an allergic disease (allergic rhinitis / rincoonjunctivitis, bronchial asthma, atopic dermatitis, angio-beetles, gastrointestinal disorders).

When is the study assigned?

With suspected allergy to coconut in children and adults;
when examining patients with skin rashes, angio-beams, redness and burning eyes, edema, tear, sneezing, embroidery, rinorer, itching in the mouth, cough, shortness of breath, bronchospasm, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea after the use of coconut;
if it is impossible to carry out skin samples.

What do the results mean?

Reference values: Negative.

Causes of a positive result:

sensitization to coconut.

Causes of a negative result:

lack of sensitization to this allergen;
long restriction or exclusion of contact with an allergen.

Important comments

Performance of this study is safe for the patient compared to skin tests (in vivo), as it eliminates the contact of the patient with an allergen.
Taking antihistamine drugs and age features do not affect the quality and accuracy of the study.

Clinical blood test: General analysis, leukocyte formula, ESO (with blood smear microscopy when identifying pathological changes)

Total Immunoglobulins E (IgE) in serum

Allership Immunocap ISAC (112 allergic components)

Allergen F14 - Soybeans, IgE

Allergen F256 - Walnut Walnut, IgE

Allergen F20 - Almonds, IgE

Allergen F92 - Banana, IgE (Immunocap)

Mixture of Food Allergens No. 1 (IGE): Peanuts, Almonds, Hazelnuk, Coconut, Brazilian Walnut + Determination of specific immunoglobulins of class E to other allergens

Who appoints a study?

Allergist, gastroenterologist, pediatrician, therapist, general practitioner.

Literature

Teuber SS, Peterson WR. Systemic Allergic Reaction to Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) in 2 Subjects with HyperSensitivity to Tree Nut and Demonstration of Cross-Reactivity to Legumin-like Seed Storage Proteins: New Coconut and Walnut Food Allergens. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1999; 103 (6): 1180-5.
Rosado A, Fernandez-Rivas M, Gonzalez-Mancebo E, Leon F, Campos C, Tejedor MA. Anaphylaxis to Coconut. Allergy 2002; 57 (2): 182-3.
NGUYEN SA, MORE DR, WHISMAN BA, HAGAN LL. Cross-Reactivity Between Coconut and Hazelnut Proteins in A Patient with Coconut Anaphylaxis. ANN ALERGY ASTHMA Immunol 2004; 92 (2): 281-4.
Tella R, Gaig P, Lombardero M, Paniagua MJ, Garcia-Ortega P, Richart C. A Case of Coconut Allergy. Allergy 2003; 58 (8): 825-6.
Couturier P, Basset-Stheme D, Navette n, Sainte-Laudy J. A Case of Coconut Oil Allergy in An Infant: Responsibility of "Maternalized" Infant Formulas. Allerg Immunol (Paris) 1994; 26 (10): 386-7.
Newhall KK, AMORUSO LS, SINACORE JM, PONGRACIC JA. PRESENCE OF COMMON FOOD ALERGENS IN COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE PEDIATRIC SKIN CARE PRODUCTS. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004: 113: S235.
Karmakar PR, Chatterjee BP. Cocos Nucifera Pollen Inducing Allergy: Sensitivity Test and Immunological Study. INDIAN J EXP BIOL 1995; 33 (7): 489-96.
WITTCZAK T, PAS-WYROSLAK A, PALCZYNSKI C. Occupational Allergic Conjunctivitis Due to Coconut Fiber Dust. Allergy 2005; 60 (7): 970-1.

Allergies to coconut oil refers to quite rare states. If a person suffers from this problem, this indicates the inability of the body to carry fatty acids. In such a situation, this product should be avoided to prevent deterioration of well-being.

Scope of application

Coconuts have a high value. They are used to prepare dishes. Coconut oil is added to cosmetic products for hair and skin care.

From the shell of walnuts, dishes, decorations, cutlery, are used for the manufacture of charcoal, filling mattresses.

Oil oil is used for the manufacture of candles, ointments, toothpastes, lubricants, synthetic rubber, insecticides.

Causes of allergies and its manifestations

Increased sensitivity to coconuts occurs at one person out of a thousand. Often it combines with the intolerance to peanuts and other nuts. Signs of the disease appear after the use of oil, the use of pulp and milk.

Wherein:

on the skin appear rash in the form of pimples or blisters;
nauseous and stomach hurts, chair is broken;
the eye conjunct is inflamed;
evenkers appear;
lays her nose, shortness of breath and cough appears;
burns in mouth and ears;
the indicators of blood pressure are reduced.

If the allergy proceeds in heavy form, then the edema apply to the larynges, gradually respiratory tracts are narrowed, and breathing makes it difficult. It is dangerous by choking and anaphylactic shock. In this situation, if there is no help in time, the patient may perish.

This type of allergy is directly related to a violation of the suction process of fatty acids. During individual intolerance, the process of digestion may also be disturbed.

Coconuts for children and pregnant women

Coconut is allergenic or not, especially interested in women during pregnancy. Butter of this nut is recommended to apply to the surface of the skin to prevent the appearance of stretch marks. But to include new products in the diet of pregnant women standing with caution.

During the battery period, metabolic processes in the body are violated. If earlier the use of coconut was not accompanied by negative reactions, then unpleasant sensations may appear on hormonal changes from the products containing coconut.

Opinion expert

In the breastfeeding period, Coconut is allowed from the third month after the birth of a child. It contains useful vitamins and trace elements, but it is necessary to use it in small quantities, watching the kid's reaction. If he does not perceive the nut, then you can repeat the attempt in a few months.

Allergic to coconut may appear not only in infants, but also in children of older age, which is associated with the insufficient maturity of the immune system. They have unpleasant symptoms appear not only after taking coconut in food, but also from the filler for the mattress or substrate, which is used for seedlings or terrariums.

Views

Hypersensitivity to coconut can manifest itself in the form of a negative reaction to:

Nut. The use of shavings, milk pulp can manifest itself with red rash on the skin, difficulties with breathing, runny nose and edema.
Butter. Allergies can appear if using soap, cream, scrubs, in which there are coconut oil, as well as after applying a clean product. After applying it, rashes and blisters appear on the skin, certain parts of the body swell.
Milk. It is eaten or used for hair lamination. This can also provoke unpleasant symptoms.
Ground fibers and peel in the form of briquettes. They are used to grow seedlings, indoor plants, equip the terrariums. Under the influence of coconut in this form, symptoms appear on the side of the respiratory system.
Coyra. This substance is used to fill mattresses. In the presence of intolerance to coconautic products, you should contact hypoallergenic mattresses.

Diagnostics

Allergic to coconut milk and other products with a nut content are detected after certain tests. To determine which allergen it was the cause of rashes or edema, perform:

Skin tests. This is a painless technique, during which a scratch is made on the surface of the skin and cause allergen. Also, the alleged stimulus can be administered under the skin with an injection. If redness and other symptoms appeared on the site of the intervention, it speaks of coconut sensitivity.
Analysis on antibodies. Blood is investigated for the presence of immunoglobulin E, which speaks of the development of an allergic reaction.
Provocative tests, during which the allergen administration also practices. Allergologists argue that this technique is useful only with a limited number of potential stimuli.

Based on the results of the research, the appropriate therapy is selected.

Treatment

Coconut milk Allergen or not, interests all lovers of this product. With increased sensitivity to coconut, unpleasant symptoms may appear from this substance.

To eliminate the problem, use antihistamine preparations. With their help, you can improve well-being and get rid of the manifestations of allergies. Such medicines must prescribe the attending physician, as they can have different side effects. It is impossible to deal with the treatment of the disease.

Allergologist is engaged in the appointment of medicines. He will conduct a survey, assign analyzes and define an allergen. Thanks to correctly selected therapy, it is possible to achieve improvement during the week.

Coconut oil during allergies is prohibited, like other products. Their use will provoke recurrence.

Prevention

If you put such a diagnosis, you need to pay more attention to the composition of cosmetics.

The presence of even a small amount of coconut will provoke deterioration of well-being.

Also you can not eat nuts in food. Any pastry, chocolate and ice cream, sauces, salads and puddings are prohibited if the coconut used during their cooking.

While visiting restaurants, when choosing a dish should clarify the composition and warn about their allergies. Due to the observance of precautionary measures, relapses and possible consequences of the hypersensitivity reaction can be avoided. If the well-being is sharply worsening, you need to visit the doctor.

Article assessment:

Bright coconut taste sign to each of us. However, exotic fruit is able not only to satisfy the gastronomic needs, but also to cause a number of violations in the work of the body. How is allergic to coconut or its derivatives manifest, is it possible to prevent health problems?

Symptoms can be a variety of

The reaction to coconut is rarely found - only 4 people out of 5000. Usually it is combined with other types of intolerance, for example, allergic to peanuts. Characteristic symptoms may appear after consuming pulp in food, and when using coconut oil or cosmetic milk. The most common reactions are as follows:

skin itching, rash, contact dermatitis, blisters;
nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain;
conjunctivitis, tearing;
swelling;
nasal congestion, shortness of breath, cough;
burning in ears, oral cavity
reduced blood pressure.

In severe cases, larynx swells, which leads to difficulty breathing and even anaphylactic shock - a potentially fatal state that requires urgent medical care.

The main reason for the appearance of this type of allergies is poor digestibility of fatty acids. Individual intolerance of the product can also provoke reactions in the form of intestinal disorders, skin dermatitis, strong larynx swelling.

Coconut can replenish the reserves of nutrients in the body

Coconut during pregnancy and breastfeeding

During pregnancy, the coconut replenishes the reserves of nutrients in the body, the use of coconut oil for outdoor use warns the appearance of stretch marks on the skin. But to introduce new products to the diet or use cosmetics with maximum caution.

If the exotic fruit does not cause any reactions on the part of the body, during a change in the hormonal background, allergic oil can occur, milk or any other coconut products. This leads to a worsening of the well-being of the future mother.

With breastfeeding, there is a need to correct the diet in favor of food containing maximum valuable for the child and nursing mother of vitamins and trace elements. Coconut is one of the products capable of occupying a decent place on the table of a young mother, starting from the 3rd month after the birth of the baby.

It is important to introduce an unusual nut into the diet minimal doses, watching the infants. In the event of negative features, wait 1-2 months and again try coconut.

Coconut for children

Not only newborn, whose mom uses coconut pulp, chips or milk in food, faces allergic symptoms. Older children also have characteristic signs of the reaction to coconut, which is part of the favorite desserts.

In some cases, children with a rapid immune system have a negative reaction to the coir (mattress filler) or a substrate used for terrariums and the cultivation of seedlings.

Allergies to exotic walnut in children, as in adults, it is extremely rare. At first negative reactions, be it pimples on the face or larynx mortgage, you need to consult a doctor. It will promptly determine the allergenic product and prescribes a suitable treatment scheme.

There are several types of product intolerance

Types of allergies

Allergologists distinguish between several types of intolerance of products, which contains chips, milk, butter or coconut fiber. It:

Reaction to walnut, used in food - chips, pulp, milk. The symptoms can manifest themselves in the form of dermatitis, in the photo looking like a red rash, in the form of difficulty breathing, edema of the larynx, nasal congestion.
The intolerance to the coconut oil occurs when using cosmetic drugs - a clean product containing its soap, cream, scrub. It is expressed by the rash arising on the body after applying nutritious coconut oil, edema or blisters.
Coconut milk allergies may appear with the use of the product in food or when used as a cosmetic drug. For example, with home lamination with exotic milk.
Briquettes made of chopped fiber and coconut peel are traditionally used for growing houseplants, seedlings, terrarium arrangements. The substrate causes reactions from the respiratory system.
Koyra is a popular and inexpensive filler for mattresses, including children. If a child or adult has already come across the intolerance to coconstrate products, you should pay attention to hypoallergenic products for sleep.

During allergies it is worth passing the skin test

Diagnostics

Do you think that the problems with health caused the coconut? Allergen he or not can be said solely after a comprehensive diagnosis, since the reason for the rash or edema of the larynx can be different. Review the provocateur will help research. It:

Skin tests - painless and bloodless methods, during which small scratches or injections are made on the skin and allergens are applied. Swelling or redness at the site of the intervention suggests that the applied substance provoked characteristic symptoms.
Determine the group of allergens helps the analysis of specific antibodies Ig E blood.
Provocative tests are also popular, during which allergens are introduced under the supervision of the doctor. The patients of allergists speak about the feasibility of the method in the case when the number of potential allergens is limited.

Treatment

Therapy is to eliminate allergic signs. Antihistamines are prescribed to the patient, which quickly get rid of the effects of allergies. Do not rely on the recommendations of friends and acquaintances. Self-treatment only worsen the health of the patient.

Drugs appoints an allergist, based on the results of analyzes and the current state of the patient's health. Improvement comes quickly - enough one week of treatment.

Do not forget about prevention

Prevention

Preventive measures are simple. Is allergic to coconut oil diagnosed? You need to carefully study the labels of cosmetic products for the face and body. Even the minimum amount of allergen in the composition may cause a negative reaction, worsening the skin condition. Redism appears, rash or swelling in the deposition areas. Coconut from the diet should be excluded. It is used in the preparation of confectionery, chocolate, ice cream, sauces, salads, puddings, etc. Be sure to read the label on any product. An alternative can be an equivalent hypoallegen. Coconut chips when baking is easy to replace almond, if there is no cross reaction to this nut.

Need to choose a dish in a restaurant? It is enough to warn the waiter about the fact that the dessert or soup should not include allergy products. Available precautions will help avoid recurrence of disease and possible complications.

Many people obviously find no reason that coconut oil is harmful, and try to refuse products, which is present. It turns out that everything is in an allergic reaction. But is there any allergies to coconut oil, or is it all incredible fantasies of housewives?

Coconut oil refers to plant fats and is most often obtained from the dried pulp of coconuts by hot pressing. The product is widely used and appreciated in the manufacture of soap and other cosmetics.

Previously, coconut oil was used only for the preparation of margarine and cold stuffs in wafer cakes, but at the beginning of the XXI century, the oil began to officially be used in the production of many other products, for example, chocolate, almost indisputable other oils.

The fact is that after refining, the oil almost loses the smell and taste, and, therefore, does not introduce into finished products any specific taste shade, as in the case of olive oil. Despite the fact that coconut oil by nature has many useful properties, in some cases it can harm.

What can cause

Like any other allergic disease, allergic to coconut oil, as well as products containing it, can develop both in childhood and in adulthood. In many cases, this may be due to the general weakening of immunity due to, as a rule, too large loads on the body without preparation.

However, this is not the only reason. Inheritance plays an important role - if at least one of the relatives product causes an allergic reaction, then the child is likely to be born with the mechanism of developing the disease, and it will be very difficult to predict, at what age this mechanism will earn.

Allergic to coconut oil is quite rare (especially in severe), and most often directly relate to the intolerance to the initial product - coconut, that is, with the inability of the body to absorb fatty acid acids.

Symptoms

To determine exactly what the body reacts is, can only specialist. But allergies may suspect the patient himself, if after the use of products containing coconut oil, the following symptoms appear:

rash;
redness;
swelling (most often in the field of language and larynx, less often on the face);
nausea, vomiting, sharp abdominal pains (more often in children).

If you watch or your child's similar symptoms, then this is a serious reason to visit the allergist and pass the blood for the presence of allergens in it, since many manifestations of the disease can be very dangerous.

For example, the appearance of swelling in the region of the larynx can lead to the overlapping of the respiratory tract, and, consequently, to an imminent death. And if the child suffers from allergies, itching or rash can lead to combing and infection with blood in the absence of rapid disinfection.

Important! Anaphylactic shock, resulting from an allergenic product in food, also is also dangerous. Usually, the condition is characterized by a sharp pain in the abdomen, rapid edema or an unusually strong skin itch. In 20% of cases, anaphylactic shock ends with a fatal outcome.

Photo

If symptoms arose, as in the photo below, you should consult a doctor.

Treatment

Unfortunately, at the moment, it is impossible to completely get rid of allergies. Despite the fact that specialists around the world are offered many decisions of this problem, as practice shows, nothing helps properly - allergies still remain, you can only translate it into the remission stage.

The drugs below are capable only to facilitate the manifestation of allergies, if the patient in any way in contact with the allergen, but not to cure, even with a long-lasting course of reception.

Antihistamines are usually used to facilitate symptoms. Histamine is a biologically active chemical that can cause swelling of the nasal mucosa, stomach spasms, an increase in vessel permeability. Antihistamine preparations prevent the action of histamine in the body, that is, they remove swelling, make breathing.

To them, in turn, belong:

Zetrin;
Phenkarol;
DIDEDROL;
Clemstine;
Suprastin.

Interesting! People's methods, which, they say, worked, when there were no antihistamine tools in mom, it is possible to significantly alleviate the symptoms and improve the overall condition of the patient.

An excellent tool for removing itching, rash or redness is a cold or cool shower. Water soothes the skin.

If the patient because of the state can not take shower too often, you can moisten the towel with cold water and gently wipe damaged skin areas. It is also worth noting the beneficial properties of olive oil in such cases - it is an excellent moisturizer.

Moreover, it is recommended to use the following medicinal plants to relieve or complete the removal of itching:

chamomile pharmacy (added to herbal baths);
aloe Vera (apply for damaged parts of the body immediately after the shower);
the pepper mint (menthol contained in its leaves, reduces irritation, soothes itching)

When the sick swells appears, however, do not risk. With the appearance of symptoms, it is necessary to immediately take the prescribed drug, and in the absence of an ambulance call.

Preventive measures

Unfortunately, allergies are diagnosed with a lifetime, and even taking into account the diversity of drugs in our time, it cannot be cured completely.

But you should not ignore your hands, because people with allergies can completely live "on complete", just abandoning some products, because in the absence of irritants the symptoms of the disease will not appear.

Therefore, an irritating organism should be excluded from the diet and ensure that the products containing it do not fall into the skin. For example, it is worthwhile to avoid cheap varieties of chocolate or confectionery cream for eating - in them, as a rule, coconut oil is added (the packages indicates as "vegetable").

conclusions

Allergic to coconut oil is still there and, like other allergies, has its own manifestations that can be facilitated or removed using special means. Power circuit, excluding coconut oil in any form, will allow forget about the presence of the disease.

In contact with