DERMATITIS

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What is Dermatitis?

Dermatitis is characterized by flaky, scaling, thickened skin, often itchy and red.  Dermatitis is often caused by allergies in which case it’s called ‘allergic or contact dermatitis’.  Suspect cosmetics, washing powders, perfumes, rubber, latex, metals from clothes or jewellery or plants. It can also be water or sunlight.  Stress can make the problem worse.

‘Atopic dermatitis’ often appears in babies or toddlers, particularly in the creases of the body, e.g. behind the knees, in the elbows, neck and face.  Suspect allergies, particularly to cow’s milk and cow’s milk products.  Oranges are also often a problem. 

We have had excellent success (though not in every instance) with using the patient’s own urine on the problem area.  This has sometimes cleared up the most horrible eczema/dermatitis.  If the skin is very raw and open, mix the urine with vegetable glycerine oil from the chemist.  Dab it on and leave it to dry on the body.  See recommended books below for a book on Urine Therapy.  This treatment has been used for several thousand years and is recommended in many scriptures, e.g. the Bible, Upanishads, etc.  

Poultices combining chaparral, dandelion, goldenseal, and yellow dock root can also be helpful – for external use.

Nutrition Facts & Diet Advice for Dermatitis

Following the nutrition advice below can help to alleviate dermatitis:

• Investigate allergy and sensitivity testing if possible. 

• Avoid dairy products, sugar, white flour, fried foods and processed foods. 

• Avoid the excess fat from meat – buy lean and preferably organic. 

• Avoid sugar, gluten (wheat, barley, rye and oats) and raw eggs. 

• Drink at least 1½ litres of water per day (adult – children proportionately less). 

• Avoid soft drinks and oranges. 

• Eat a generally healthy diet, including five portions of vegetables per day, brown rice, millet, oily fish and a little fruit (no oranges).

Health Supplements - Dermatitis  

Often, a combination of supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You may wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal advice. Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are shown below:

Adults:

• 1 x Multivitamin and mineral (e.g. VM75 from Solgar)

• HiOrac - Powerful Liquid Antioxidants

• 2 x Vitamin B Complex (Biocare)

• Udo's Choice Ultimate Oil Blend, or 1 - 2 teaspoons of oil (omega 3) (Higher Nature)

• 2 x capsules Evening Primrose Oil (511mg) (Biocare).

• 2 x MicroCell Vitamin E 200 (BioCare) (Not suitable at this level for individuals taking anti-blood clotting drugs such as Warfarin and Heparin.  Caution is advised with individuals with high blood pressure)

• 1 x OptiZinc 7mg elemental (BioCare)

• Urine topically

Babies or toddlers:

• Patient’s own urine topically (or that of same sex parent if parent is healthy)

• Bifidobacterium infantis (INT B1)  POWDER   (from BioCare Ltd)

• Vitaforte Banana Multivitamins & Minerals POWDER – Child’s Formula (BioCare Ltd)

• For topical use:  Evening Primrose Oil can be gently rubbed into the inner thighs or inner top of arm or onto the tummy, from where it will be absorbed.

Recommended Health Books

see also allergies and food intolerance  cookbooks