Do you guys have skin issues? Seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc.

I have seb derm, yes. Itchy flaky scalp and red spots over my face, when its bad. I thought it was a bacterial infection, since it seemed to get better when i took antibiotics initially. But that could be the inflammatory effect, I guess.

In any case it seems to have come back again now, despite being on roxythromycin / doxy. It's fungal is it? Jeez, another thing to have to worry about / treat...

Many posts on this here in the past.

1)Its usually candida/yeast/fungle. Eat less sugar/carbs. They like that more than fat.

2)Can be psoriasis / autoimmune too.

In helping determine; in my past I used Rx topical Keteoconazol for 1, Topical steroid cream for #2.

These are stronger than natural oils for these conditions, but I used a variety of those too.

"dandruff" is usually one or both the above too. Nizarol shampoo has keto in it.

I used to have dandruff stuff in the outer third of my eyebrows and an area at my hairline near my temples. Never had it on my head. Also had it at the base of my eyelashes. Haven't had it since leaving my moldy house and workplace.

I've had an all-over-body itching burning dark red rash for a month now. Tried Claritin, Zinc Oxide, Aloe Vera. Seeing dermatologist Monday.

That’s funny, astroman; I’ve been on the most limited of ketogenic diets for the past year and a half. I live off of select meats, green vegetables, and oils. My carb intake is rarely more than 50g/day. I actually ate myself into a corner, going keto without realizing it, as related to MCS and fungal concerns.

If only the “starving it out” approach worked entirely, without the aide of probiotics, antifungals, etc. All of which I’ve tried in various manners.

I’ve actually heard it’s fond of fatty acids, as well? The strain of fungus thought to be responsible for Seb Derm, that is. Would you happen to know anything about that, guys? Like, I’ve been told it’s bad to use certain oils as moisturizers and other skin or beauty products in general, as they could have things that will feed it. There’s no safe space, it’d seem.

I agree in regard to the immune aspect. Naturally, there’s the years of Lyme and associated, but I’ve also been dealing with a stressful school and work schedule, which I’m gonna need to be changing.

Thanks for all the responses, guys. It’s trash, the things we deal with. People often comment on how intenal TBI can be. I look normal to the world, right? Then, you get things like this. If I can’t have my good health, at least let me look pretty, I say! But, I also realize Seb Derm, Psoriasis, and the like can be more “normal” ailments that can affect many, not just us. Maybe I’d have gotten it anyway?

Anyway... mwah!

edit: Astroman, I haven’t had a bread-like product in about four years, I’d say. The last piece of fruit I’ve had that wasn’t an avocado, which I also react to now, was an apple in like 2015. As much as I miss something like pizza, burritos, or ice cream, I’d be so happy just to eat brown rice, a sweet potato, or squash on a frequent cycle. Just wanted to vent! On one hand, you could say I haven’t been working hard enough, on the other I’d say it’s been very unresponsive to systemic antifungals, naturals, and the probiotics I’ve tried.

Post Edited (NotQuiteAntonio) : 9/23/2018 1:07:57 AM (GMT-6)

I used to have a really bad case of dandruff, I am not sure if I could call this dermatitis, my scalp was very very dry - I think dermatitis can be oily as well. it was huge flakes, itching (my face was also itchy), and sores. After a few months, my hair quality changed, and then finally my hair started falling out, massively. I'd get strange fungus like sores on my torso, and reading about this was terrified of morgellons. I tried all the shampoos you can think of, none of them helped. I also thought this could be toxins, vitamin D deficiency or zinc deficiency - but nothing changed with supplementing.

Coconut oil was the one think that worked, if I'd have coconut oil on my scalp all the time while at home, I could actually wash my hair and be dandruff free for a couple of hours when going somewhere. Discovering this was a huge relief for me.

Then, when I incorporated kelp into my diet things finally improved. This was due to iodine content of it, my dandruff has cleared and my hair stopped falling out. I also recently bought Lugol's iodine, but I don't take it orally, i put it on my skin and let it absorb. Too much iodine is dangerous, and it can also make you herx badly. However, I was clearly severly defficient. Oddly enough, blood work for thyroid came back normal twice. I did ultrasound scan as well.

I really hope this helps, I know how big of a problem this can be.