Eczema is more often thought of as a skin condition than what it really is. That is, a condition affecting the nerves which enervate the skin.
Atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema, is far more than just itching skin. The condition cycles through flares and remissions and can take over the entire body, leading to discomfort and inflammation. In fact, the root of "eczema" is a Greek word for boiling, which is an apt description of the burning inflammation and itching people experience.
Clinicians argue whether atopic dermatitis is a "rash that itches" or an "itch that rashes.” Medscape medical news recently released evidence supported article which confirms the patient-reported sensation that "eczema is the itch that rashes.”
During the President's Symposium at the 28th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress in Madrid, evidence shows that neurons serving the skin directly interact with mast cells to trigger the massive histamine release associated with atopic dermatitis inflammation.
This is one of the reasons medication which lowers the mast cell release, like Boswellia, has a positive influence on atopic dermatitis, reducing the inflammation.
When we take into account how skin develops out of the embryologic ectodermal tissue, we see both skin and nerves developing together at the same time, and from the same layer of tissue. Whatever affects skin also affects nerves. Nerve irritants exposed to the skin influence not just the skin, but the underlying nerves contained within.
When we consider how shingles manifest, we see a skin, nerve response. If we only address the skin in these conditions, treatment is doomed to fail. In this condition we see a viral attack on the nerves, expressed on the skin.
A primary nutritional component of the skin is vitamin A, as it’s critical in the formation of the skin membranes. When we see damage to the skin, we have to take into account all the primary elements required to build these tissues. Acne is only possible when the skin is malnourished, usually due to a deficiency of vitamin A and alteration of the pH of the skin.
Acutane is a vitamin A analog marketed in place of vitamin A, producing horrible side effects. Why isn’t natural vitamin A used instead? It’s all about money. Vitamin A can’t be patented, so no big bucks can be made off of it. If people would focus on healthy food, the skin would be far healthier.
Protecting the nervous system is important. Nutrition required to maintain the health of nerves is often lacking. Couple this with the abuse nerves endure with today’s fast paced life leaves people vulnerable to nerve damage. The right nutrition can make a huge impact on skin and nerves.
Tissue calcium deficit can greatly impact how our nerves function. As in shingles, improving calcium to those tissues can greatly improve the condition. The viral attack can be stopped if white blood cells receive the calcium required to function properly. Combined with anti-viral herbs, we’ve seen what could be considered miracles in this area.
Acne involves bacteria which grows readily where skin oils are backed up. As the diet increases in sugar and skin pH goes more alkaline, the p. acnes bacteria thrives. The AMA approach is to try and kill the bacteria with antibiotics, ignoring the underlying cause. Change the diet, increase the natural vitamin A, restore healthy calcium to the tissues, and we can make changes.
Interestingly enough, the increase in sugars in the diet are greatly responsible for the lowered calcium availably. Diets high in simple carbohydrates impair the liver’s function, resulting in poor uptake of healthy fats like vitamin A, as well as the poly unsaturated fatty acids required in transporting calcium into the vital tissues like the nerves and skin, resulting in many nerve and skin related problems.
When I see patients with Eczema of long standing, I have to consider far more than just the skin. Babies born with cradle cap are generally vitamin B6 deficient, and if this isn’t addressed there can be more B6 related problems down the road. When I deal with nerve issues, vitamin B6 is truly on my radar. If you deal with chronic skin symptoms, consider, is it skin or nerves that need help?
Atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema, is far more than just itching skin. The condition cycles through flares and remissions and can take over the entire body, leading to discomfort and inflammation. In fact, the root of "eczema" is a Greek word for boiling, which is an apt description of the burning inflammation and itching people experience.
Clinicians argue whether atopic dermatitis is a "rash that itches" or an "itch that rashes.” Medscape medical news recently released evidence supported article which confirms the patient-reported sensation that "eczema is the itch that rashes.”
During the President's Symposium at the 28th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress in Madrid, evidence shows that neurons serving the skin directly interact with mast cells to trigger the massive histamine release associated with atopic dermatitis inflammation.
This is one of the reasons medication which lowers the mast cell release, like Boswellia, has a positive influence on atopic dermatitis, reducing the inflammation.
When we take into account how skin develops out of the embryologic ectodermal tissue, we see both skin and nerves developing together at the same time, and from the same layer of tissue. Whatever affects skin also affects nerves. Nerve irritants exposed to the skin influence not just the skin, but the underlying nerves contained within.
When we consider how shingles manifest, we see a skin, nerve response. If we only address the skin in these conditions, treatment is doomed to fail. In this condition we see a viral attack on the nerves, expressed on the skin.
A primary nutritional component of the skin is vitamin A, as it’s critical in the formation of the skin membranes. When we see damage to the skin, we have to take into account all the primary elements required to build these tissues. Acne is only possible when the skin is malnourished, usually due to a deficiency of vitamin A and alteration of the pH of the skin.
Acutane is a vitamin A analog marketed in place of vitamin A, producing horrible side effects. Why isn’t natural vitamin A used instead? It’s all about money. Vitamin A can’t be patented, so no big bucks can be made off of it. If people would focus on healthy food, the skin would be far healthier.
Protecting the nervous system is important. Nutrition required to maintain the health of nerves is often lacking. Couple this with the abuse nerves endure with today’s fast paced life leaves people vulnerable to nerve damage. The right nutrition can make a huge impact on skin and nerves.
Tissue calcium deficit can greatly impact how our nerves function. As in shingles, improving calcium to those tissues can greatly improve the condition. The viral attack can be stopped if white blood cells receive the calcium required to function properly. Combined with anti-viral herbs, we’ve seen what could be considered miracles in this area.
Acne involves bacteria which grows readily where skin oils are backed up. As the diet increases in sugar and skin pH goes more alkaline, the p. acnes bacteria thrives. The AMA approach is to try and kill the bacteria with antibiotics, ignoring the underlying cause. Change the diet, increase the natural vitamin A, restore healthy calcium to the tissues, and we can make changes.
Interestingly enough, the increase in sugars in the diet are greatly responsible for the lowered calcium availably. Diets high in simple carbohydrates impair the liver’s function, resulting in poor uptake of healthy fats like vitamin A, as well as the poly unsaturated fatty acids required in transporting calcium into the vital tissues like the nerves and skin, resulting in many nerve and skin related problems.
When I see patients with Eczema of long standing, I have to consider far more than just the skin. Babies born with cradle cap are generally vitamin B6 deficient, and if this isn’t addressed there can be more B6 related problems down the road. When I deal with nerve issues, vitamin B6 is truly on my radar. If you deal with chronic skin symptoms, consider, is it skin or nerves that need help?
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