As a Naturopathic Doctor I do not beleive in using antibiotics. When I have patients with skin problems like the above, first I change their diet to help detox them and remove the sugar and other acidic foods. Then I use a special gel called Aqua OH that is an alkaline Hydroxide water with Xanthan Gum, organic Orange Essential Oil and Organic Lemon Essential Oil added to it. When the body experiences disease, the cells involved will almost certainly be toxic and thus acidic in pH. Too much acidity reduces oxygen, causes inflammation and results in undesirable skin conditions. When the Aqua Oh-! gel is rubbed on the skin it creates an alkaline enviornment where bacteria and fungus cannot thrive or multiply. The gel promotes fast healing by removing excess acidity, increasing oxygenation and optimizing immune function. This has worked very well with my patients with no side affects. The patients are very happy, the results are good and it is all natural.

As a Naturopathic Doctor I would take a similar approach to Keith:

1. Diet: Do blood testing for IgG mediated food sensitivities and remove the foods that are provoking inflammation and weakening the immune system.
2. Diet: Balance hormones and immune system by balancing blood sugar. Remove high glycemic index and high glycemic load foods like sugar, bread, pasta, cereal, rice and potatoes.
3. Diet: Increase intake of vegetables to 60-70% of the diet.
4. Address the gut microbiome: Once food sensitivities have been removed, clear pathogens from the gut with herbs and replenish beneficial flora with probiotics.

Most educated consumers are aware that topical products like antibiotics, anti-fungals and corticosteroids are not addressing the underlying issue, only masking or palliating it. The patients that I see want a more natural but also more root cause treatment that will result in a more lasting cure.

Eczema

Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition marked by itchy and inflamed patches of skin. It’s often seen in babies and young children, appearing on the faces of infants.

But eczema can come in a variety of types in children, teens, and adults. Read on to learn what causes the skin condition and how to treat its symptoms.