Pompholyx (Dyshidrotic eczema)is a perplexing condition to say the least. Even medical websites and doctors seem to have the "well..... I don't really know" attitude, telling you that no one
really knows
what causes the condition and usually treating it with things like steroids which are really only a temporary fix, like putting a band-aid on a deep wound that actually requires stitches.
As I've mentioned the
Neem Leaf Capsules and
Neem Oil (which you can find more information about on my
website) do help to reduce Pompholyx eruptions and those horrible itchy bubbles in the skin but also the things that I eat seem to have direct affect on my condition. I have been paying very close attention to these outbreaks for quite some time and researching like crazy and in addition to white processed flour and any grain I know now that excessive yeast is a huge culprit which makes perfect sense because flour, grains and things like that have high sugar content which feeds yeast! Here's how I discovered it:
I found another site where a girl said her Pompholyx is due to a yeast issue (too much yeast in the body) and that when she stayed away from white breads, cakes and anything that might feed yeast or
contain yeast, her Pompholyx condition sort of went into remission! I thought to myself that makes sense, maybe it's not just the starches or grains like I thought, maybe it's the SUGARS in those products that feed yeast and cause a flare up!
So, being a woman I recently had a vaginal yeast infection after a weekend of chowing down on large amounts of skittles lol. I don't know if that made it happen, but it was allot of sugar. During the same time as the vaginal flare up my right foot had a Pompholyx outbreak that was pretty severe for me lately. I went to the store to get treatment for the vaginal yeast infection in which I purchased something homeopathic called
Azo Yeast Infection Prevention along with
YeastGard Probiotic Douche which at the time had nothing to do with my incredibly itchy foot but in hopes of relieving the itchy vaginal yeast infection and I must say that the products were both amazing!! Much to my surprise not only did I get fast almost instant relief from the vaginal itching but my Pompholyx breakout cleared up!! It was then that I remembered what I read about the yeast causing the girl's Pompholyx eruptions and so now I am trying to avoid sugars or anything that contains yeast and it's helping quite well!
I read a great article I found online about the different problems too much yeast in your body can cause and it's quite amazing. In this article were a list of products that will help eliminate excess yeast causing improvements in everything from skin condition to weight control! Here's the list I recommend for reduction of yeast which can help reduce Pompholyx, reduce weight, increase mental clarity and more!
olive leaf extract
caprylic acid
PB 8 Pro-Biotic
L-Glutamine Powder
Cold Pressed Coconut Oil
The way these products work together is amazing! The caprylic acid and olive leaf extract taken toghether kill the excessive yeast in your intestines that are causing you many problems you may not even realize. The PB8 is a probiotic that replenishes the good bacteria in your body, much like when you eat yogurt with live cultures but on a much bigger and bettter scale. The L-Glutamine powder fills holes left in your intestines that the yeast has left warding off parasites, allergies and more. Finally about 2 tablespoons of the coconut oil per day give you a little more caprylic acid tremendously improving skin conditions and even help control weight!! I am on this entire regimen and though the first purchase is a bit pricey the relief and other benefits are well worth it, trust me!!
If anyone else has any experience with excess yeast issues I would love to hear form you! Hope you find this new information helpful.
P.S. Just a tip I'd like to share on a non-related topic is that I also suffer from urinary tract infections on what used to be a regular basis and if you don't know about the AZO product line I want to make you aware. These are miracle products as far as I'm concerned, they work very well just like they promise. If you've had a UTI you know it's miserable and these quickly take the pain away while you wait to see your doctor or whatever treatment you personally use. Not only does the AZO Yeast relieve yeast infection discomfort, but their AZO Standard Maximum Strength Urinary Pain Reliever
will have you writing them a thank you letter!! I promise!
, a pharmacist told me about this when I pointed a breakout out to him and asked what he recommended for the itching. I have been buying and using it regularly ever since. Not only does it help with the itchiness but it softens the skin which is usually kind of rough and thick due to excessive scratching. I just mix one packet with nice warm water, have a towel, my Neem oil (which you can purchase here at Swanson Vitamins
)and socks ready, place feet in solution for 30 minutes, blot dry with the towel, apply Neem Oil, put your sock on over the oil and go to bed!! Enjoy the soft itch free feet or hands!
