Eczema/dandraft And Pcos

[xnikx]

has any one noticed that they have both eczema and dandraft since finding out they have pcos or happen to have a bad case of either who also have pcos?

[Tjenxs]

Hi Nicola,

Yes, I have both eczema and dandruff. I have really awful eczema in the coldest part of the winter as well as the hottest part of the summer. I thought at one point it was triggered by something I was eating but if it is, I can't find a pattern. I've always had dandruff but never thought it was linked to PCOS. Do you have any research on this issue? If so, I'd love to read it. Thanks. :)

[xnikx]

nope thats the problem i wouldnt know where to begin, i also think there is a link in sleep as well, cause i think (self dianostic) that my sleep hormone melatonin is messed up cause of PCOS and is the reason i cant get to sleep easily at night

[Zuleikaa]

PCOS and eczema are signs of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D also promotes hair and scalp health so I suppose dandruff can also be linked.

Vitamin D also sets circadian rhythms, i.e. sleep patterns.

[Tjenxs]

I think there's a PCOS link to sleep patterns too. I have the hardest time STAYING asleep once I go. And, because I have such a difficult time, I'm ALWAYS tired. I found something on that a while ago...I'll have to search and see if I can can find it again. If so, I'll post it.

[xnikx]

PCOS and eczema are signs of vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D also promotes hair and scalp health so I suppose dandruff can also be linked.

Vitamin D also sets circadian rhythms, i.e. sleep patterns.


but i have read that its only the case in people with pcos when it comes to every day tiredness, where as my problem is im never tired enough TO fall asleep but once i am asleep i can sleep 10hours with out waking

but intresting comment in the vit D thing, what foods can i get that in?

[Zuleikaa]

but i have read that its only the case in people with pcos when it comes to every day tiredness, where as my problem is im never tired enough TO fall asleep but once i am asleep i can sleep 10hours with out waking

but intresting comment in the vit D thing, what foods can i get that in?Only oily fish, mackerel, sardines, herring, and cod liver oil. Otherwise you can get it from unsunscreened skin in the sun and supplements.

[xnikx]

well that explains why i have all this stuff lol i never eat none of that

[JOLA]

i get really bad dandruff when i eat anything that has yeast in it.....so this is something you guys might want to consider

[mirielle]

That yeast sensitivity....I know about that...I never could decide if it was the bread or the yeast, but I am much better off not having either yeast or flour in my life...at least for today. :D

I am doing a heavy Vitamin D protocol and my dandruff and excema has cleared up. The excema at times has been closer to seborrheic dermatitis than excema.

[JOLA]

really!! I think i better consider increasing my vit d intake, cos my dandruff gets reallly bad and can be embarassing

[xnikx]

well since readin the sugestion about avoidin all yeast my dandraft has stayed the same, and the eczema has increased so not sure my problem is linked with the yeast intake, im guessin maybe stress?

[missready]

I have extreme eczema and psoriasis. It shows up at different parts of my body. For the last few years it is on my scalp to the point my hair was falling out, and my scalp was bleeding. I couldn't sleep due to the itch and burn. I couldn't wear dark shirts because the psoriasis "scales" would fall out and look like dandruff. I tried over the counter things, didn't even work a tad. I went to the deratologist and went through tons of meds then finally a steroid foam worked. It was suck a relief. every 6 months I have to switch to a new one because it stops working. Please see your dermatologist, it makes a world of difference.

[xnikx]

yeh it stops workin cause ur body gets used to it, same as wen in the gym u have to change the routine cause it gets to easy after a while, shampoos do the same as well, one month it will make ur hair shiny the next few months it woke work as well, then if u chnage it for a while to another brand then come back to 3 months later it will work again

[Reginia]

Don't know what causes it, but a cream or grease with sulfur in it will clear it up right away. I know it's odd, but I used Shapley's MTG. It's normally used on horse but....it works. :lol:


Hi Nicola,

Yes, I have both eczema and dandruff. I have really awful eczema in the coldest part of the winter as well as the hottest part of the summer. I thought at one point it was triggered by something I was eating but if it is, I can't find a pattern. I've always had dandruff but never thought it was linked to PCOS. Do you have any research on this issue? If so, I'd love to read it. Thanks. :)

[eleven]

but i have read that its only the case in people with pcos when it comes to every day tiredness, where as my problem is im never tired enough TO fall asleep but once i am asleep i can sleep 10hours with out waking

but intresting comment in the vit D thing, what foods can i get that in?

Hey there, this thread is old, but what the heck...I found this forum looking for info on sleep issues to see if there was a link to diabetes and/or PCOS (I have both). I have read about taking melatonin supplements but I'm curious about Vit-D now b/c I have psoriasis too! A new cream I got from my derm. is helping and it has vitamin D in it. So... have any of you tried Vitamin D or melatonin supplements for sleep probs and has it helped at all?

Also, can anyone differentiate between all the fish oil info... is cod liver oil the same as fish oil and/or do they relate to Omega 3's? I've heard of taking/eating all of these, but are they the same or different things?

[xnikx]

i have no idea about the oil but i would assume that fish oil is the same as cod oil

i dont take any suppliments for sleep, but do ocassionaly take sleeping tablets (tamezapam) when my pattern gets really bad and im wakin at 4pm

[Annabel33]

The symptoms you mention are also thyroid related...

[xnikx]

i have my thyroid tested about 5 times in my life, last time was with in the past year and each time its been fine

[Annabel33]

Great news. :)

They tested your Free T3 and Free T4 or just your TSH?

[xnikx]

no idea which it would have been, but im assuming it would have been all available cause the last time my doctor tested me i had to have a full health check before a operation, checking all my protein and calcium etc full works

[Annabel33]

You should check. :)

Generally doctors only check TSH levels. TSH is Throid Stimulating Hormone which is put out by the pituitary gland in the brain.
Sadly it's a shockingly poor test and if you have Hashimoto's (the most common form of hypothyroidism), or perhaps nodules on the thyroid, or perhaps thyroid cancer, or something else, the TSH levels can appear to be within the 'normal' range, which the doctor then reports back to you that you're fine. (ha ha)
Doctors tend not to do FT3 and FT4 tests because they cost more ... but if you're having health issues, it would be good for you to check out whether they've done it or not.


Of course, I am not saying you have a thyroid issue at all but it's just this thread popped right out at me, so I thought I would put it out there.
I've struggled with thyroid issues for may years myself, though finally have good doctors and good meds to treat it.
Apologies if I seem intrusive and I hope I'm not repeating things you already know.

:)

[xnikx]

nah not at all, all input and new knowledge is good :D

im seeing my doctor thursday so il have a word, as far as i know i only have polycycstic ovaries that makes me fat

althought i lost half a stone on the weekend being on a product called lipotrim for two days, but i stopped it sunday cause i felt realy sick and weak

[Annabel33]

OMG! Half a stone? That stuff sounds dangerous... but in a perversely good way. :D

Sorry you felt sick on it though.

I've just checked where you are... UK, huh? Well I'll be amazed if your NHS doc checked your frees... TSH is the only one they do unless you're private. Though saying that, you just might have a good doc! :D
I'm from Bucks, but used to live in London = West Ealing... but Cheshire originally, now in Aus.

Be interested to hear what your doc says. :)

[xnikx]

yeh gota mention to her also about my ecema cause usually it flares up after a shower or just from getting undressed the cold air can make the patches appear, but the past week its been there constantly and its been itchy, so want to find out why its now doing that..

il mention the ft3 and 4 but have a feeling she will either not know what it is or will say its already been done

that stuff has a website its called lipotrim but i dont think its for me, iv put that half a stone back on though lol but could be cause i had a dominos pizza and a curry this week :D

[Annabel33]

She will know what they are, if she's any good, but you should ask her what the result was and what the lab range is....:idea:
Your blood tests are yours so you should have copies or even just the numbers written down.
As the receptionist.... I hope she's nice and not the usual dragon you have to face in the NHS doctor's waiting room.

Pizza and curry... well, yeah, that can do it for you. :lol:

[mrsgreg71]

Wow, I don't really have a problem with eczema but I do have a problem with dandruff and terrible trouble staying asleep at night once I can finally get there. Due to that I am tired a lot. I never equated either thing with PCOS. Interesting. I would be curious to read any info you guys come across regarding this.

[xnikx]

nothing as such but i do think there should be some kinda testing to see if pcos affects sleep hormones as well

i went to my doctor yesterday but i didnt mention the tsh thing, she was over run and had a lady in the room learnin about the computers and it just slipped my mind, forgot to ask about something else as well GRRR

but she did give me a losing weight tablet orstilat that im going to try :D

[SUPRGrover]

Yes I have noticed that I have all sorts of skin sensitivities as I have had PCOS. But I especailly notice dandruff when I eat a lot of sugary stuff which of course is related to yeast growth as well. And speaking of yeast---does anyone with PCOS have increased vaginal yeast infections?

[mrsgreg71]

I get yeast infections very easily. I am also diabetic so that doesn't help either. I just wish I could get some sleep!

[Zuleikaa]

Vitamin D is good for skin and eczema. Make sure you get vitamin D3.

Cod liver oil and fish oil are not the same thing. Cod liver oil has vitamins D and A; regular fish oil has very little if any.

If you have dandruff, pure oregano oil (OOO) mixed into your shampoo is very helpful; it's also good to cure eczema of the scalp. OOO also kills yeast.

[iluvlsu]

I have the really dry skin and scalp psoriasis which were plaque like. I say see the dermatologist. For years I've been able to control it with topical steroids and just now they quit working. I'm injecting enbrel now to get a hold of the psoriais. I'm thinking it's not related to my PCOS since I've had it since 5.

[Annabel33]

Have you seen an endocrinologist too? :)

[ValerieL]

Vitamin D is good for skin and eczema. Make sure you get vitamin D3.


I tend to believe this. I've had eczema for years and on the couple of occasions that I've gone south for vacation and spent time in the sun (exposing the ezcema to the sun as well), my eczema gets much better.

I just got back from a vacation last week and my leg is so much better right now. I actually had some eczema on my other leg clear up last year, I'm hoping that I can turn this temporary improvement into this site clearing up as well with extra attention & more regular use of my medication on the site. Maybe I'll be sure to take extra Vitamin D for a while, too.