Seborrheic dermatitis

I have this all over, especially around the creases of my nose, eyebrows etc.

I'd like to hear from anyone that has successfully treated it? Perhaps a specific herb that may help?

I also get dryness on the lips as well although I've been told this has a different name (exfoliative cheilitis).

I am progressing well on treatment; notice itching episodes are not as intense, but maybe there is more I should be doing?

Hi VCL, I think you are on the money and I've read many times about candida and the sugar link. I think basically yes the skin issues are caused from candida (thrush) which proliferate because the Lyme is suppressing the immune system.

Did you notice much improvement in your skin issues from addressing Lyme and co.? Or was it only attacking the candida through diet and nystatin that helped? This probably sounds to you like I'm trying to avoid dietary changes, which I am. I eat healthy for the most part but I do enjoy sugar as well.

Besides Buhner's core protocol I have the following herbs lined up:

salvia miltiorrhiza
scutellaria baicalensis
withania somniferum
arctium lappa
echinacea angustifolia

Not to say that the core herbal protocol isn't helping with the skin issues. I've seen improvements. I am still getting flares in certain areas though but maybe this will die down further into treatment.

I've high hopes for the echinacea angustifolia, as was listed here: https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/cure-candida-infection-herbal-remedies.html

I'm definitely prepared to throw in herbal/dietary supplements to the current regime.

Might start supplementing garlic pills.

I use head and shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo which works well so long as I use it everyday.

Nystatin not so keen on because I'm trying to stay as natural as possible.

Do you think candida will be something that keeps coming back until you treat Lyme and co? What's your general philosophy?

p.s. sorry if I come across a bit lazy in posting this. I know a lot of information is available. I fancied a chat about it really

Traveler, most likely I think yes. I have the typical thrush type rash on various places even the genital area. Coupled with this I also have lichen sclerosus on the genitals, which I think confused the dermatitis doctor I saw previously. A more experienced doctor would have said both LS and thrush, but as I cleaned the area before visiting the doctor, the typical flaky/dermatitis was not present for them to see.

I just want to thank you again for refering me to that second page. The post by Pirouette is outstanding and helped bring a few things out of the dark into focus. I took a few drops of echinacea angustifolia this morning and will work up to 1tsp x2 daily at max dose. Buhner states contraindications with Echinacea involve swelling of the joints in rare cases and a build up of lactic acid. I'm sure this won't happen if I maintain 2tsps or less. What do you think? I weight lift at the moment so not sure how this may affect things.

VCL - apologies, I commented before researching Nystain. Pirouette mentions a Nystatin powder, any ideas where I can find this in the UK? The usual online haunts only bring up capsules/tablets. This is an open question of course. I would very much like to add this to my routine as it appears to be very safe and very effective against candida. I absolutely think I have a systemic infection and will treat it that way. Going to spend a few hours now thoroughly researching this. Thanks again.

p.s. I've done a lot of background on leaky gut in the past in trying to treat my exfoliative chelitis (on the lips) and failed. The way I tackled it was strictly dietary (elimination etc) but I drove myself half mad in the process. I did take in fermented foods though (sauerkraut) which I ceased and should start up again. Also need to add a probiotic and stick to it to help the microbiome of the gut. This was all before I knew about Lyme and co.

Anyone any opinions on garlic supplements? e.g. : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garlic-6000mg-Odourless-Capsules-Super/dp/B00IAPB9JI/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1489412651&sr=8-2&keywords=garlic+pills

to help fight the candida

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