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Neurodermatitis (Lichen Simplex Chronicus): John Stanton or others, please help...
Hi,I've been suffering from eczema (neurodermatitis) since age 7 (now 28), but my lesions would usually clear in 6months-1 year. They would clear eventually. but my current lesions are not clearing for the last 8 years. I have patches on my legs and on my neck (close to hairline).
I have light brownish spots on my abdomen and my lower back. doctors never diagnosed them, thought they are not inflamed, etc.. so said they are not important..
in the past I had neurodermatitis lesions on my chin, on my eyelid, behind ears, ankles, lower legs, all at different times.. it seems that at any given time I have a patch somewhere on my body. not necessarily at all the places at the same time.
Currently I have patch on my left lower leg and on my neck close to hairline. On my leg the patch is the size of my palm. It itches when I am nervous. The one on my neck is very dry and scaly, it also itches. It is the size of a quarter. Both of these patches have been there for 8 years.
8 years ago I was on contraceptive pills for 2 years. I developed many infections at this time, urinary tract etc.. I was prescribed large doses of antibiotics. After the antibiotic treatments these permanent patches appeared. These patches get worse when I am nervous, and they get worse if I eat something with sugar in it. I try to eat pretty healthy, organic most of the time. Do not eat out at restaurants much. I get daily probiotics from homemade kefir and yogurt. I do not consume these: alcohol, cigarettes, soda, fruit juices, junk food of any kind, red meat, coffee, black tea.. no dairy other than homemade kefir and yogurt.. i have cheese rarely. I eat lots of onions, garlic, fresh vegetables, avocados, fruit, etc.. I drink 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar on most days (mixed with warm water). This type of diet is supposed to alkalize the body.. It really helped me but could not eliminate all my patches.
I am wondering which homeopathic remedy migh help me most: Graphites, Rhus Toxicodendron, etc?? any ideas.
nautilus on 2006-08-15
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The problem started with the antibiotics!
Keep using probiotics and never use antibiotics again.
Graphites will only help if there is a thick sticky discharge.
But as it is the hairline I would suggest either Sulfur or Pulsatilla Occasional doses of 10M - 1 tablet.
Keep using probiotics and never use antibiotics again.
Graphites will only help if there is a thick sticky discharge.
But as it is the hairline I would suggest either Sulfur or Pulsatilla Occasional doses of 10M - 1 tablet.
walkin last decade
Hi walkin,
thanks a lot for your response!
I've been religiously using probiotics for a year now. With other changes in my lifestyle my condition is not as bad as before. However there may be other reasons behind my skin problems.. reasons other than antibiotics... Even when I was a small child I would develop a small patch somewhere on my body. A patch on my chin, or neck or eyelids, etc.. I wasn't using antibiotics when I was a child or a teenager. I must say that I was a emotionally sensitive child. Not very talkative and would keep everything to myself. I am still like that actually. My friends and family always mentions how patient I am and how considerate I am of others. I am very careful in my relationships with others. I grew up in a great family, and both my parents are great, I do not know why I ended up being so sensitive in life. SO I am thinking that my skin problems maybe related to my personality as well... anyway... I just wanted to mention these since diet and supplements alone are not helping me.. maybe I need something, a homeopathic remedy, to match me personally, my character as well.
thanks a lot for your response!
I've been religiously using probiotics for a year now. With other changes in my lifestyle my condition is not as bad as before. However there may be other reasons behind my skin problems.. reasons other than antibiotics... Even when I was a small child I would develop a small patch somewhere on my body. A patch on my chin, or neck or eyelids, etc.. I wasn't using antibiotics when I was a child or a teenager. I must say that I was a emotionally sensitive child. Not very talkative and would keep everything to myself. I am still like that actually. My friends and family always mentions how patient I am and how considerate I am of others. I am very careful in my relationships with others. I grew up in a great family, and both my parents are great, I do not know why I ended up being so sensitive in life. SO I am thinking that my skin problems maybe related to my personality as well... anyway... I just wanted to mention these since diet and supplements alone are not helping me.. maybe I need something, a homeopathic remedy, to match me personally, my character as well.
nautilus last decade
I was diagnosed with LSC, and refused to continue steroid treatment. I have suffered form similar conditions for a couple of years now, but have recently found a solution. I hope it works for you.
Buy the book (sold at B&N, & Borders)
Eat Right For Your Blood Type
by Peter D'Adamo
I suggest that you skip the beginning and read the part that applies to you first, that way you can start to get better while you are reading the entire book.
Good Luck,
Tephy
Buy the book (sold at B&N, & Borders)
Eat Right For Your Blood Type
by Peter D'Adamo
I suggest that you skip the beginning and read the part that applies to you first, that way you can start to get better while you are reading the entire book.
Good Luck,
Tephy
befrank last decade
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