Natural Solutions to Treat Rosacea and Psoriasis

Dear Dr. Cutler,

I am a 74 year-old male and have spent 25 years in the tropics. I’ve had various skin problems, but my current—and biggest—skin problem is rosacea around my nose and close to my eyes. I’ve had this for eight years. Although my doctor prescribed 100 mg doxycycline daily eight months ago, the problem has increased. Also, I have had what appears to be psoriasis around the hairline on my forehead for more than six months, but it doesn’t itch. Can you suggest solutions for these two problems, please?
                                                                             

Dear Frank,

Have you been through a rigorous dietary analysis? Have you eliminated refined and sugary foods? I don’t believe there’s a quick fix for your psoriasis. However, learning to eat predominately raw foods would make a big difference.

Please consider my 90 Days to True Health™ program to help clean up your skin naturally… strengthen your skin’s immune system… and quiet the inflammatory process in your skin. Eliminating sugar from your diet will help stop feeding any potential yeast strains that exist there.

To clear up your face more rapidly—although this is not a long-term solution—you might ask your doctor to treat you for yeast and bacteria topically. Your doctor may prescribe nizoral or Spectazole® cream—econazole nitrate for yeast—if nizoral isn’t working. And for bacteria, Bactroban® cream (mupirocin) may perform better than oral doxycycline. But remember, your skin’s immune system is tied to the kinds of foods you consume.

All the best!
Michael Cutler, M.D