Comments on: Psoriasis, rosacea and hypothyroidism–did you know there’s a connection?

By: David

David — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:43:44 +0000

Many years ago I was diagnosed w/ acner rosacea. The doctor gave me metrogel. Sure it worked for the moment, but was not lasting. It may have even caused a rebound. I believe it even further created a candida imbalance I was already fighting.

Long story short I believe there is a connection between acne rosacea and candida. In fact I believe that AR may be an active manifestation of candida.

Eventually I learned about caprylic acid for candida, and each time I have a recurrence, the caprylic acid calms the candida and acne.

I’m still looking for the right balance, and that may be in my diet as I am largely avoiding gluten.

Another fight against candida and AR, and many other things may be in enzymes–digestive as well as systemic. Enzymes are something my allergist suggested I look intoabout 15 years ago, although I finally just started doing the research.

I don’t have hypothyroidism (as far as I know anyway), but my wife has hasimoto’s disease, and got the same run-around from the doctors (and the doctor’s consultation with the endocrinologist) as many others in this forum.

I could give an account of my wife’s dealings, but maybe another day. Right now, although far from a cure, she has seen positive results from following the well thought out research reported through STTM, the 1st edition (makes me want to get the 2nd edition soon), and plans to follow through.

On her own she has also started on enzymes, both digestive and systemic.

Enzymes may be very helpful to my condiion as well, and I have also started taking them.

By: Kayla

Kayla — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:52:29 +0000

Has anyone had any success in treating Keratosis Pilaris (a very common skin condition characterized by bumps and redness most notably along the limbs) with dessicated thyroid? I am also wondering if cortisol supplementation (for adrenal fatigue) would alleviate the problem.. If anyone has any information to share with me on this, please contact me! I have severe KP down my arms and legs, as well as rosacea.

By: lynn

lynn — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:13:48 +0000

P. Krishnan

It is available in India yes but you need a doctors prescription to order it http://www.internationalpharmacy.com/en/restrictions

By: P. Krishnan

P. Krishnan — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:56:52 +0000

Hello all,

Could someone tell me if dessicated thyroid is available in India? What is the brand name in India? If not available, can I order this online? (from Janie: so far, we are not aware of an East Indian brand. I’d ask your doctor. Otherwise, you can google “thyroid-S” from Thailand and may be able to get that. Hopefully you’ll find a knowledgeable doctor there to work with.)

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:27:24 +0000

Thanks very much for this post (and your site). I’ve been complaining for 7 years to my internist about many of the symptoms on your site but mostly about extreme fatigue. The problem is that I’ve been obese since I was about 11 and my MD’s answer is always “lose weight.” I lost 70 pounds and was MORE tired than when I was heavier. She said that my thyroid tests were within normal range and that I should just “live with” being tired.

Now for the past three years, I’ve had problems with rosacea, even though its supposed to be uncommon in African-Americans (I’m not fair skinned) and in the past year have had inflammation on my lower back and across my chest.

Hoping one of the doctors on your site will take my health insurance. Today, I’ve been shaky and fatigued all day. I definitely need to find a new MD who will take this seriously before I lose my job (or my mind).

By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:47:31 +0000

I have just been diagnose as hypothyroid and began my course of Amour yesterday. I’ve felt horrible for years — weight gain, low base temp, depression, constipation, dry skin, tired ALL the time, yet my regular MD told me I was fine. I finally have found a MD that wants to help. What I didn’t add to my list was Rosacea, which has gotten profoundly worse (and painful) over the past year and a half. I had no idea that there might be a connection between my Rosacea and hypothroidism! Your site has been so helpful! Thank you!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:23:19 +0000

I have read in “Foundations for Healing” writen by Dr. Richard Becker,.D.O. (Bioinnivations.com) That taking steriods and antibiotics I.E for treatment of rosacea, and psoriasis causes dysbiosis (imbalance of bowel flora) which in turn causes your symptoms to persist. So you end up with a suppression from the meds but also a persistance of the symptoms. A probiotic my help. But, Do some research for yourselves. I am going to try Armour for my psoriasis. I wont take antibiotics or use steriods. I hope this is somewhat helpful in pointing you in a different direction for an answer.

By: mette

mette — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:39:41 +0000

Thank you (again) for your wonderful work. I appreciate it so much, it’s really admirable what you do

I’ve taken t4 since 95 and Armour a couple of years, then got much better after I found this site a few months back and started taking it sublingually.

I have rosacea too, had it for 7 or so years, and would not be sad to see it go! (Not taking the antibiotics the skin doctors recommend!)
I’ve had vitiligo for much longer though, and I think this is rather usual too?

For me at least, it seems there’s been a progression of symptoms over the years, I’m sure most of us have similar stories.
Hopefully they disappear as suddenly one by one too

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:13:02 +0000

I am an Esthetician. I have to tell my clients with Rosacae that there is no known cause and no real cure. I happen to have Rosacae and have had no flares in 3 years. I wondered why because Rosacae gets worse usually, not better. My natural health advisor put me on Eco Thyro 3 years ago! Now I can make the connection! Thank you for your information.

By: very sick me

very sick me — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:56:24 +0000

That’s interesting, I wouldn’t have thought that rosacea and psoriasis had much in common. I wonder if there are other redness-causing skin conditions that could be grouped together for alternative treatments? I’m sure there’s no shortage of diseases with similar manifest symptoms, at least visually….