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Question: I have Ichthyosis vulgaris. What should I do? I want to have normal life at work.? Is taking Glutathione supplements could help my skin condition?
Answer: I had to look up your skin condition to know what it is. You have lived with this condition and by now should know how to control it and get medical attention when you need it. I also have a skin condition (psoriasis) that covers most of my body. The severity comes and goes, especially with times of great stress or illness and healthy times. Sometimes it is very noticeable and sometimes it is not. Sometimes it itches intensely and other times it just looks bad. I do have a normal life at work but sometimes I have to educate others on my condition so that they understand it is not contagious and there is no cure for it (it just looks bad and itches sometimes.) I smile a lot and go out of my way to be nice to others. People notice and appreciate me.....not my skin. I hope this helps. As far as the supplement you are considering taking, I can't give you any feedback. Maybe you can also post your question in the family section and in the business section to get even more suggestions to help you. Remember, God gave you your skin condition for a reason....look beyond your skin to who you are underneath and see others in the same way! God bless you.
Question: Can homeopathy cure Ichthyosis Vulgaris. Does anyone of you know a good homeopathic skin doctor in hyderabad.?
Answer: It's possible. No supplement can claim it WILL cure any disease because it really depends on what's causing the illness in the first place.
Now, there are some things that help with general skin health and may help with that. Vitamin E and Aloe Vera are the best and most natural way to help with skin health externally and in many cases, healing damaged skin. Vitamin E creams don't have a very high potency of it, and most companies won't sell a straight vitamin E oil in a high enough concentration because it can build up in your system (if you take too high of a dose) and become toxic over time. That's why you should make sure you aren't taking a supplemental vitamin E at the same time. With Aloe Vera, you can just rub it on whatever areas need the soothing... and you can use a good cup or two a day safely if needed.
One of the best ways for smaller areas of damage is to take a 400 IU softgel of vitamin E, poke a hole in the side of it (CAREFULLY), spread the oil on your skin, and rub it in like any massage oil. Make sure you use about an equal amount on each area of your face, as you should only do this once a day.
That's your best bet for external use (which is faster to heal the skin), but there are a lot of internal things you can use as well. There's Fish Oil (which I use for my skin problems), Biotin, Silica (available naturally in Horsetail herb), MSM, and Hyaluronic Acid among the most popular items. Different people have different reactions to those different ingredients, so it's hard to say what may help most for you. I've personally taken Biotin (which helps for a lot of people), but it was too powerful for me, so it shows how different people can be.
As far as your second question, I'm not even sure where Hyderabad is.... but you should be able to look in your local phone book or directory.... or you could ask for a referal from your local doctor or skin doctor. Good luck!
Question: i have ichthyosis vulgaris (milder form), can anybody tell how to manage it on day-to-day basis..? Exterior areas of my arms and legs have more pronounced signs of scaliness...what products i can use to clear the scaliness and to maintain normal skin for at least 8 hours a day...pls provide any product names...
Answer: If you know what you have, chances are that you already know what these people are telling you. I myself have Icthyosis and I deal with it using a lotion called Lac-Hydrin. It's worked for me for a long time and accelerates the peeling while moisturizing and concealing the affected skin at the same time. Once the peeling is over, my skin can stay clear for up to two weeks at a time. I don't know if it's still a perscription formula but if it isn't I think you can order it online.
PS. The stuff I use is 12 percent lactic acid
