Comment · Fri, May 22, 2020
Remedies for dry skin and scalp
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faxmulder · 1 points
Hi guys,
I’m suffering from an autoimmune disease (lichen on scalp - similar to lupus) and the main problem that I‘m facing is dry skin and scalp, causing itching.
If I don’t use cold water, I get flaky and scaly skin. In addition, due to my disease, my scalp if often inflamed/red.
Besides topical solutions, which are helping in some
way, I’d like to find something to moisturize the skin “from the inside”.
So far my research highlighted the supps below.
Can you give me your feedback and tell which are the best supplements (also outside this list)?
Please bear in mind that I should avoid anything that boosts the immune system. Thanks!
* white jelly mushroom - it should boost collagen production. It’s very interesting, since it could give also some mood and focus benefits
* MSM
* collagen
* fish oil/omega 3. However it seems that also omega 6 and 9, even if they are pro-inflammatory, could help with dry skin. I’ve seen mixed opinions on this topic
* Iodine. This could probably help since I have other hypothyroid symptoms besides dry skin, i.e. brain fog and cold extremities
* taurine. I’ve read somewhere that it could fight scalp calcification, and it has many more bene…
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faxmulder · 1 points
Alright sounds good. I think I’ll add also your shilajit, since I already have it at home.
So can you confirm that there are no potential side effects with WJ mushroom boosting immune system “too much”?
One last question: could I add also iodine to the mix (sometimes it is advised for skin moisture issues, but I’d like to hear your opinion)?
Thanks man!
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb
No, I see no evidence that it would over-activate the immune system. You can take iodine, but make sure you get the dose right. Iodine helps increase thyroid hormones, which in turn can improve skin. I am not aware of direct skin effects with iodine.