Can anyone tell me what nutrient is missing in my diet?

Question

I've been told that when ever a person has ezcema and psoriasis and things like that,that there is some sort of nutrient deficiency in there diet.

I have dark, dry,and blotchy spots on some areas of the arms and some on legs caused from a mild case of ezcema.I've tried lotions ,vitamins,and even dietry supplements and still haven't found anything to target the problem.What could I be lacking in my diet that causes this? And what can help Clear this up.

I'm no interested in prescribed medication,which is a temporary fix.I would like to find a natural treatment.Thanks.

Answer 1

Well, vitamin D is good for your skin (sun)- as well as 400 IU of vitamin E. I had the same thing - seems like after I took a B-Complex vitamin - it helped an awful lot.... Many times when I get my bloodwork done - I research whenever anything registers high or low... on-line has a lot of information on bloodwork and what you may be lacking or getting too much of.. and much can be controlled by vitamins.

Answer 2

That's a new one on me.

Psoriasis and your immune system are closely linked. Psoriasis occurs when your immune system (your natural protection against bacteria, viruses, and other foreign invaders) does not work properly, and starts changing the behavior of your own skin cells. No one knows what triggers this.

A small group of scientists believe that bacteria and fungi may activate psoriasis.

Heredity is likely to have some role in this condition. If you have one parent with psoriasis, you have a 25% chance of having it too. If both your parents have it, your chances are 50%; you are also more likely to develop psoriasis earlier, and with more severe symptoms.

I take Men's One A Day and B-50 every day, but my immune system is shot to hell. I have had psoriasis ever since 1980, when I ended up in the hospital and they ended up pumping me full of antibiotics. I think, I also got a blood transfusion, so I might have picked up something that way.

I am including a link to a website, where you can get more information if you like.

Answer 3

Good idea not to go with prescription meds. You could possibly have an omega 3 or omega 6 deficiency. Try taking Evening Primrose oil and Flax Seed oil. You will probably see an improvement within a few days to 2 weeks.

Answer 4

My sister in law had really bad eczema. It turns out she was allergic to a LOT. When she sticks to a radically changed diet, she looks and feels a whole lot better. Oh yeah, she also had to move from a predominantly wet area to a drier area because she was also allergic to mold spores. My suggestion is to take the nutrition ideas in, but also consider looking into allergy testing. I really hope this helps!!

Answer 5

I have n idea. I once heard that if osme kids were missing nutrients in there diets, theyd have to eat really weird things to get them, like chalk and paper, and woodchips. If the person who said pottasium and zinc is correct, then google those to things to see what foods have them. Also, have u seen a doctor yet?

Answer 6

Your best bet would be to take a good multivitamin every day, drink lots of water (and soy milk if you can tolerate it), and make sure you exfoliate and moisturize with a good lotion or body cream for sensitive skin.

Answer 7

Even though you don't want perscription drugs, I still think your doctor could help. He might suggest a diet or something you could do to change without a perscription. He has the knowledge.

Answer 8

Zinc & Potassium