The Solution for Skin Ailments Could Be Right Under Your Nose

Speculative science articles sure do bring out the esoteric element in the comments section. ;-)

We never has serious skin ailments, but my mother used to put witch hazel on skin eruptions, rashes, and itches. It worked, and I still keep a bottle on hand. Makes me wonder if it might be harming useful organisms.

What bacteria is colloidal oatmeal feeding?

I used to have very itchy skin. I had a skin dander/dust around me in car and furniture and on clothes from scratching incessantly. The one day I was in a vitamin shop and they recommended collagen, vitC and MSM mineral as a daily routine. Also my dermatologist said mix prescription Clobetasol with a jar of OTC CeraVue cream and apply twice daily to dry spots. Also to use a clobetasol foam to rub in hair if that itches (rarely use anymore). I now have no incessant - only rare occasional itching. Major Improvement!!!!!

I'll pass on my remedy for any skin problem: Milk of Magnesia. Shake it up, smear a little on, let it dry - or not, then shower it off. It soothes the itchies and improves the appearance of the skin. And, no, I haven't a clue how or why it works.

"Dr. Gallo had discovered that Staphylococcus hominis and Staphylococcus epidermidis ... can kill Staphylococcus aureus, which is known to play a ROLE (caps mine) in eczema." "Within 24 hours, the probiotic lotion nearly eliminated S. aureus from their skin." The article doesn't say a thing about the lotion's effects on the volunteers' eczema. But the public will rush to buy any product that implies, or lies and promises, a cure.

In any discussion about treating acne, one needs to distinguish between mild forms (blackheads and occasional pustules) and the much harder to treat cystic acne. They may be caused by the same biota on the skin, but the expression of the infection is very different. So is the treatment. I went through years of acne treatment with oral and topical antibiotics, Retin A, benzoyl peroxide, sulphur creams, salycilic acid serums, and god knows what else. My entire microbiome was skewed. Only when I stopped using all that stuff, improved my diet with daily consumption of pre-and pro-biotics, and *learned how to clean my face correctly* did my skin problems go away. Laser treatments help to clear pores, as well. The thing to know, for anyone with acne, is not to constantly strip your skin with cleansers and scrubs. Use a washcloth and gentle cleanser (Cetaphil, for instance). Use a fresh washcloth daily. Change your pillowcase at least twice a week. If you use makeup, either use disposable applicators or clean them daily.

Keep in mind, Dermatologists are on the low end of medical proficiencies! And the sun has a lot more benefits to one's health, than detriments to it.

I developed psoriasis on both hands after taking metronadizole. Then I started taking jarro dophilus and within four days the skin condition was dramatically healed. the jarro dophilus contained probiotics for vaginal and urinary tract health. This was a dramatic unintended side effect.

Duh People co-evolved covered in biota--bacteria, fungus, worms (not so sure about viruses) and developed a symbiosis. E.g., if you got rid of all the bacteria in your digestive system you would literally die, as your body is dependent on all the microorganisms that co-exists with it. So when you start killing off all the microorganisms your body needs, it reacts badly. Acne, ulcers, and a lot of autoimmune diseases. Not to be anti-medicine--antibiotics and vaccines and anti-parasiticals can be life saving treatments. But in general, it ain't rocket science to appreciate that human bodies are not meant to be sterile environments.

A little off topic but.... I developed a habit a few years ago. After washing in a public restroom and carefully using a paper towel to keep my hands "clean" momentarily while I open the door, I then rub my palms against my forearms, hoping to "infect" myself with myself. Maybe this is dumb, but I've long been concerned about antimicrobials in soaps doing more harm than good and guess I'd rather have me on me than the public.

Hope the drug companies figure this out before my kids reach the acne years I suffered through. Any product with microbiome probiotic properties seems exciting, but what is on the drug store shelf is mostly marketing at this point. And in the supermarket its all marketing.

Probiotic therapies are the next frontier. This is a far more nuanced approach to healing than the nuclear-bomb of antibiotics. With mapping of microbial biomes, we have barely scratched the surface.

okay sounds good BUT the note about companies race to monetize, might not be all good........... How long after someone gets really sick before the FDA "races" to ensure safety?