Use of vegetable oils in dermatology: an overview. (19th April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sarkar, Rashmi; Podder, Indrashis; Gokhale, Narendra; Jagadeesan, Soumya; Garg, Vijay K.
• Is Part Of: International journal of dermatology. Volume 56:Number 11(2017)
• Page Start: 1080
• Page End: 1086
• Publication Date: 2017-04-19
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/ijd.13623
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0011-9059

Abstract

Summary: 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.