I'm planning to use some oral DMSO to help treat my psoriasis. Years ago I considered the possibility but stopped myself after reading this:
However, lately I've been wondering why this would happen and why other cases reported positive results. I'm thinking it may have something to do with
the Koebner phenomenon. Simply put, some people with certain skin deseases may see their disease extend to new areas, or worsen, whenever their skin gets damaged for any reason (I can indeed testify to this). And as we know, DMSO can in fact cause more or less strong irritation if insufficiently diluted. So that could easily explain why some people had disastrous results with an excessive concentration and why some cases report very good results, including when dmso was used in conjunction with topical corticosteroids which would suppress the koebner phenomenon, right?
Lots of research that indicates many autoimmune disorders are caused by chronic parasitic infections, as was suggested in the paper you linked. I've read in a few places that psoriasis in particular is linked to inflammation caused by chronic parasitic infection, which is also exacerbated by heavy metals, diet, hormonal imbalance, environmental toxins, etc. A few particular bacterial species implicated with psoriasis are
Mycoplama fermentans and
H. pylori, but also amoebae.
There's lots of info about all that in the .pdf I attached below, in case you haven't seen it already, which is a summary of
this thread. Reading the whole thread is good too, though.
So, since DMSO seems effective in reducing intestinal permeability among other things, I think I'll start with 1 tsp in half a glass of distilled water (so, sufficiently diluted to avoid any possible irritation) once a week, separate from any other substance by at least 45-60 minutes, and see how it goes. Should that prove insufficient I'll think about trying a highly diluted application on the skin. I'll report the results (although I'm also doing a number of other things at the same time, from the diet to Lugol to a number of other supplements, including some to kill any potential candida overgrowth along with biofilm destroyers, so it'll be hard to say what exactly is working, if anything).
Of course if anyone has any advice, like, for example, other substances to take along with dmso that would most assuredly be safe in my condition (I was considering taking a little lugol along with it, for example, but I'm erring on the side of caution for now), I'm always open to it.
Internal DMSO sounds good to me, it should help manage inflammation. My best guess is that the amount you mention probably won't be enough. As an example, MidWestern Doctor's standard dosage seems to be 1 tsp DMSO per day, for both acute and chronic conditions - sometimes for up to 1 month. I recently tried dosing at 1-2tsp DMSO per day for one month, and my symptoms did not resolve.
Stephen Buhner wrote a couple books -
Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections and
Herbal antibiotics - and has identified some plants (with cofactors) that help with autoimmune conditions, including psoriasis. Japanese Knotweed is one. Honey is also an ancient and powerful remedy for skin infections. That said, treating
Mycoplasma fermentans, amoebae,
H. pylori, or any other stealth parasitic infections can be quite complex and result in strong Herx reactions, whether we use antibiotics, iodine, or herbs. So start slow, and go from there. The basics are to address inflammation, infection (if there is one), and immune system. The linked .pdf below and Buhner's books could give you some avenues to explore to see what's right for you. Also the book
Why Can't I Get Better by R. Horowitz.
Another angle to look at is the Louise Hay material, the mind-body connection - do you feel comfortable in your own skin?
Psoriasis See: Skin Problems: Fear of being hurt. Deadening the senses of the self. Refusing to accept responsibility for our own feelings.
Affirmation: I am alive to the joys of living. I deserve and accept the very best in life. I love and approve of myself.
Skin: Protects our individuality. A sense organ.
Affirmation: I feel safe to be me.
Skin Problems See: Hives, Psoriasis, Rash: Anxiety, fear. Old, buried guck. I am being threatened.
Affirmation: I lovingly protect myself with thoughts of joy and peace. The past is forgiven and forgotten. I am free in this moment.
@meadow_wind, alopecia and hair loss can also result from parasitic infections. Might be something worth looking into.
Amandha Vollmer in
Healing with DMSO suggests the following recipe for hair growth:
Scalp Care and Hair Growth
Formula
100 mL glass spray bottle
50 mL 99.995 percent pharmaceutical-grade DMSO
20 mL preservative-free aloe vera gel juice
30 mL distilled water
6 drops 100 percent pure essential oil of rosemary
4 drops 100 percent pure essential oil of peppermint
Since formulating my DMSO hair growth spray, I have had many happy testimonials about how the spray helped notonly grow hair but also heal the scalp, put an end to dandruff, balance oils, and reduce gray hairs. I infuse the solution I sell in my store with horsetail (Equisetum arvense), also called bottlebrush or shavegrass, and add rosemary and peppermint extracts as well, but here’s a simpler solution that you can easily make at home.
Using a funnel, pour the DMSO into the glass spray bottle. Add the aloe vera gel juice, distilled water, and essential oils of rosemary and peppermint. Replace the spray nozzle and shake well. Spray on clean, dry hair and scalp. Make sure you use all-natural shampoo and conditioner to clean your hair. Use as many sprays as needed to cover the target area in a larger circumference than the area you are trying to treat. Let the spray absorb fully. Shake the bottle well in between applications. For long-standing alopecia or male pattern baldness, be consistent with applications; one to two times daily is ideal. In some cases, it can take up to a year of use to see serious growth.
Also, this one may be sort of weird (and strangely fun!) but honey works - from Buhner's book
Herbal Antibiotics.
“Thirty people (20 male, 10 female) with seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff were treated with a topical application of raw honey. The patients had presented with scaling, itching, and hair loss. Diluted raw honey (90 percent honey diluted with warm water into a manageable wash) was used every other day for 4 weeks and left on for 3 hours before rinsing with warm water. Half the patients acted as controls. In all the people using honey, itching was relieved and scaling disappeared, all within 1 week, and hair loss was reduced. Within 2 weeks skin lesions healed and disappeared. The honey-treated patients were treated prophylactically for 6 months afterward with one application of honey per week. None of the 15 patients treated with honey relapsed”
Following the Louise Hay material:
Baldness: Fear. Tension. Trying to control everything. Not trusting the process of life.
Affirmation: I am safe. I love and approve of myself. I trust life.
Hope this helps.
