As we have already discussed in earlier posts (see Success story: l-glutamine and Seborrheic dermatitis significantly improved by E. coli Nissle probiotic), scientific evidence shows a clear association between skin disorders and gut problems. The most prominent gut issue is the intestinal permeability, also known under the popular name ‘leaky gut syndrome’. It is basically a loosening of the junctions that stop undesired food components from getting through the walls of the intestine directly into the bloodstream. Intestinal permeability causes both systemic and local inflammation, which in turn contributes to skin disease. If you want to heal the skin, you have to heal the gut! Zinc is known to be…
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Skinesa: a probiotic with scientifically proven effects on skin health
In the recent years there has been a growing interest, from both the medical community and the patients, in the effects of probiotics on the course of seborrheic dermatitis (SD). In a previous post we have discussed the effects of Vitreoscilla filiformis probiotic applied to the skin. A double-blind study1 involving 60 patients with SD showed a reduction of itching, erythema and scaling. In two other posts (this and this) we discussed how clinical studies involving the oral administration of respectively ST112 and E. coli Nissle3 probiotics demonstrated a significant reduction in SD symptoms. These examples confirm the benefits of using various strains of probiotics when treating SD. Today, we’ll…
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Seborrheic dermatitis significantly improved by E. coli Nissle probiotic
In a previous post we have discussed probiotics (bacteria living in our gut) as a promising treatment for seborrheic dermatitis. That post mainly focused on the l. paracasei bacterium and its positive effects. In this post I want to briefly discuss a recent study1 that shows that oral ingestion of another probiotic, known as Escherichia coli Nissle, is very effective for treating seborrheic dermatitis. Facial dermatoses, including seborrheic dermatitis, are often associated with gastrointestinal diseases2. The mechanism by which intestinal diseases induce skin issues is not known. It is known however that intestinal-borne dermatoses are accompanied by a shift of gut bacteria population towards more aggressive types. Due to their…
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Probiotics promise a cure for seborrheic dermatitis!
Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is often seen as a condition that should be treated locally, directly at the surface. On this blog we have discussed a number of such treatments: sea salt, selenium sulfide (in Selsun), zinc oxide and zinc sulfate (in Avene Cicalfate), zinc pyrithione (in DHS Zinc Shampoo), and piroctone olamine (in Sebclair/PromiSeb). These products can definitely be very efficient and many people have reported great results. However, products applied topically (on the surface of the skin) only affect the top layers of the skin. And, as we know, those layers are shedding away constantly. To achieve positive and permanent improvements, the skin needs to be affected from the…
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Whole food plant-based diet for seborrheic dermatitis
On this blog we’ve already had a series of articles touching on dietary remedies for seborrheic dermatitis. They mostly focused on dietary supplements such us vitamin D, l-glutamine, and nystatin. In this post I would like to take a more holistic approach and discuss an entire dietary lifestyle. The whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet has been gaining a lot of popularity lately. And unlike many other diets, it’s success is supported by scientific evidence. The WFPB diet has been conclusively shown to have a beneficial effect on the top killer diseases in the world. These include heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Surely it must have a positive effect…
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Vitamin B12 and seborrheic dermatitis
We have previously looked at the connection between vitamin D deficiency and seborrheic dermatitis. Today we’ll talk about another important vitamin and its impact on SD. Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a complex molecule with an atom of cobalt at its center. In our body’s cells, vitamin B12 plays a vital role in the synthesis of DNA and, thus, is essential for the health of blood and bone marrow. Scientific evidence Unfortunately, very few scientific studies exist on the impact of vitamin B12 on seborrheic dermatitis. One study1 has investigated the treatment of psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis with regular doses of vitamin B12: Vitamin B complex in various…
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Vitamin D deficiency and seborrheic dermatitis
After discussing the effects of sunlight on SD as well as a “cheat” of bringing the sunlight into our homes during the winter, let us focus today on the related topic of vitamin D deficiency and supplementation. Time and again, vitamin D deficiency is brought up both in the scientific community (paper1, paper2) and anecdotal accounts by those with SD. Let us bring forward some of those accounts: I myself have been diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency so like others with Seb Derm, I’m “proof” that Vitamin D deficiency and Seb Derm go hand in hand and I was still deficient despite taking supplements for around 2 months. Also, I…
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Success story: l-glutamine
Reproduced from marksdailyapple.com: I dealt with perioral dermatitis for over a year before I fixed it. It is similar to seborrheic dermatitis. It was around my mouth, nose and chin. I went very low carb as you did, thinking I had candida. I think this is what actually made my health in general, far worse. However, I started supplementing with l-glutamine daily on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. I’d wait at least 30 minutes to an hour before eating or drinking anything. L-glutamine is an amino acid that lines our intestines. I’ve talked to Paul Jaminet at perfecthealthdiet.com and he actually told me that l-glutamine is treated…
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Success story: Nystatin powder
Reproduced from patient.info: Hi Guys. I don’t normally do this kind of thing but after reading some of the posts I felt compelled to help and share my experience of how I CURED my S.D. I’m a 32 year old Irish Stud (joke). In 2011 I developed a small spot underneath my right eye. Little red patch and would come and go. I took no notice. I returned to Ireland after 6 years in Sydney and in 2012 my S.D. had spread to about a 50cent coin size of bright red flaky skin under both eyes, one on my cheek and another on my chin. Like you guys I tried…
