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This review provides a bibliometric analysis of past research trends and highlights current developments related to crocodilian oil. Recent advances in the characterization of its physicochemical properties and health-related applications are summarized. The primary biological activities of this oil are attributed to its high unsaturated fatty acid and stearic acid contents. Emerging evidence supports its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and scar-reducing effects mediated through key signaling pathways, including p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase, transforming growth factor-\u03b21\/Smad3, and AMP-activated protein kinase. Reported benefits include improvements in skin conditions and the modulation of energy metabolism. Potential applications encompass adjunctive treatment for <jats:italic>Candida albicans<\/jats:italic> infections, topical anti-inflammatory agents, moisturizers, and permeability enhancers in cosmetic formulations, and dietary oil substitutes for managing hypertriglyceridaemia and metabolic disorders affecting the liver and brain. 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