Eczema and psoriasis are now recognized as autoimmune issues. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis has an inflammation aspect and psoriasis has abnormal skin growth issues. Since both are autoimmune concerns, their causes come from gut (stomach and intestinal) issues.
What supplements do we recommend for eczema and psoriasis?
How much vitamin D3 does a person need to take?
Most adults need 5,000 IU daily or more, but the only way to know for sure is to do a blood test. The vitamin D3 blood test is available from your healthcare provider or through https://www.ultalabtests.com/flourish/shop/items/item/vitamin-d-25-hydroxy-total-immunoassay.
What food items may contribute to eczema and psoriasis?
Since the gut is involved what you eat may be part of the issue. First, don’t eat the same food every day. That increases the odds of a food sensitivity or allergy contributing to skin issues. Gluten, sweets, sugar, eggs, peanuts are common foods that may contribute to eczema and psoriasis. We recommend the Flourish Food List to help our patients make good food choices.
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Vaughn AR, Foolad N, Maarouf M, Tran KA, Shi VY. Micronutrients in Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review. J Altern Complement Med. 2019 Jun;25(6):567-577.
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Janeczek M, Moy L, et al. The Potential Uses of N-acetylcysteine in Dermatology: A Review. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2019 May;12(5):20-26.
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