Skin Problem - Polymorphic Light Eruption

[Guest guest]

Hello all,

 

Thank you everyone for giving all the valuable

suggestions.

 

I checked up with one allopathic skin

specialist(Dermatologist) doctor for this skin

irritation. He confirmed it is not ring worm

infection. He said the phenomenon is called

" Polymorphic Light Eruption " . This is essentially

sensitivity to sun light. Even 5 minutes exposure to

sun causes this issue. I start getting patches, some

will be white in color, some red in color. There will

be itching in some places and in places it doesn't

itch at all.

 

My doctor says that this problem will be there for 4-5

years and suddenly dissappears. He says if one eats

beta-carotene natural sources like tomatoes, carrots

and all the vegetables/fruits which are red in color

this problem can be reduced. He says the only solution

is to apply only steriod based ointments.

 

If anyone has any other valuable suggestions please

let me know about the same. Any inputs are highly

appreciated. If there are other natural sources of

beta-carotene which can be of help, please suggest the

same. I did read that cod-liver oil/tablets are a good

source of beta-carotene. I am not sure how safe they

are to consume.

 

All suggestions are most welcome.

 

Thanks and Regards,

Pushpa

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> I have a peculiar skin irritation which I have

> been suffering from the past 2-3 years. No one has been

> to able to give a correct solution for the problem.

[Guest guest]

Pushpa when is your birthday?

 

Best,

 

Jane

 

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My doctor says that this problem will be there for 4-5

years and suddenly dissappears.

[Guest guest]

i have had success with this and similar conditions by reducing

excess pitta, via the liver, with herbal cholagogues

avoid spicy, heating foods and emphasize leafy greens - regular

topical application of chandanadi taila may be helpful too

 

other things to try include supporting phase II liver detoxification

(e.g. NAC), supplementing for key nutrient deficiencies (retinol, B

complex, ascorbate, D3, EFAs etc), and addressing the overall all

hypersensitivity load by reducing allergic triggers in the diet, e.g.

gluten and casein

 

in other words, there is a lot you can try rather than just waiting

for 5 years for it to maybe stop

 

of course this advice is rather tenuous, but at least its a couple

ideas to get you started while you find someone locally to help you

figure this out

 

btw, beta carotene and related carotenoids and flavonoids are found

in vegetables and fruits, and you can get a good load by juicing and

incorporating more into your diet generally - there is very little

beta carotene in fish oil, but it has retinol (vitamin A), which is

its bioactive form

 

best... todd caldecott

Caldecott

todd

www.toddcaldecott.com

 

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My doctor says that this problem will be there for 4-5

years and suddenly dissappears. He says if one eats

beta-carotene natural sources like tomatoes, carrots

and all the vegetables/fruits which are red in color

this problem can be reduced. He says the only solution

is to apply only steriod based ointments.

[Guest guest]

It is June, 4th. I am curious to know what is the

relation between this and my b'day.

 

Thanks,

Pushpa

 

Pushpa when is your birthday?

[Guest guest]

Pushpa - as a homeopath there are studies regarding the patient's sun-sign

and specific remedies and that for the opposite sign - often a problem for

the patient with the associated weakness being in the other sign - the

Biochemic/homeopathic tissue/cell salts recommended for your sign are

 

Silica 6x

 

Kali Sulph 6x

 

both of these homeopathic remedies have a positive impact on skin

conditions - if you can find them where you live I know you would benefit

from taking them

 

Best,

 

Jane

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It is June, 4th. I am curious to know what is the

relation between this and my b'day.