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Use of vegetable oils in dermatology: an overview

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Vegetable oils have been used for a wide variety of purposes since time immemorial; however, their principle use remains as skin moisturizers, especially in neonates and children. Because of their… Click to show full abstract

Vegetable oils have been used for a wide variety of purposes since time immemorial; however, their principle use remains as skin moisturizers, especially in neonates and children. Because of their considerable efficacy and a low side effect profile and bearable cost, these oils are hugely popular as moisturizers among the common people in countries such as India. A wide variety of oils have been used, and newer ones are coming up with each passing day. This article focuses on the different types of vegetable oils and their varied uses in dermatology.

Keywords: dermatology overview; dermatology; use vegetable; oils dermatology; vegetable oils

Journal Title: International Journal of Dermatology
Year Published: 2017

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