Just a quick question to ease my paranoia. I've been using fractionated coconit oil on my fistulotomy scar (its all closed) for a week now and it has been working wonders (zero pain now, no tightness, etc.) BUT, me being super paranoid after all this, I'm curious- can the coconut oil block something down there and cause another abscess-fistula? I do not think so given its antibacterial qualities, but I'm just curious. Have any of you been using coconut oil long term on fissures, scars, etc? I must say it certainly works.

If you had an open wound it may cause issues if used in excess. Coconut oil, however, is not considered a 'barrier' per se as it is absorbed quite well (unlike petroleum jelly). Given it's antibacterial and antifungal qualities I would not think it could do any harm. There are so many posts on here about people doing really well with it and I have yet to hear any problems. I think the best thing about it is that it is natural and 'food' which comes out that end anyway so I can't see how something like that could cause harm. I understand the paranoia though ;) Glad to hear it's helping you so much. It seems to really be helping my skin down there too. As for healing, that has yet to be determined.