2. Summary of needing Sulfur for derma conditions.

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Summary of Sulfur for derma conditions.

NOW... NEXT is the info I found that relates Sulfer deficiency to hyperkeratosis:

Sulfur has a long history of use for a variety of dermatological disorders, as an ingredient in acne ointments, (7, 8) in antidandruff shampoos, (8) and as an antidote for acute exposure to radioactive material. (8) Sulfur aids in wound healing via keratin and has a history of folk usage as a remedy for skin rashes. (8) Topically applied sulfur is keratolytic through the formation of hydrogen sulfide by a reaction that depends on direct interaction between sulfur particles and keratinocytes. (8) Topically, sulfur can induce various histological changes, including hyperkeratosis, acanthosis, and dilation of dermal vessels. (8) Sulfur-containing baths have a long history of use for the treatment of psoriasis, rheumatic pain, and infections, (9-15) and are still prescribed for asthma by medical doctors in France.

Compounds containing sulfur are found in all body cells and are indispensable for life. The primary sulfur-containing compounds of interest in humans are methionine, cysteine, homocysteine, cystathione, S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), taurine, [alpha]-keto-[gamma]-C[H.sub.3]-thiobutyrate, methanethiol, thiamin, biotin, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), coenzyme A, glutathione (GSH), chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine sulfate, fibrinogen, heparin, metallothionein, and inorganic sulfate. (16) With the exception of the two sulfur-containing vitamins, thiamin and biotin, all of these sulfur compounds are synthesized from just one parent compound, methionine. (16) In addition, sulfur is needed for a number of chemical reactions involved in the metabolism of drugs, steroids, and xenobiotics. "

Sue again.... my specific TYPE of hyerkeratosis is that below.

Ichthyosis is an inherited form of hyperkeratosis in which there is dry and scaly skin that resembles the scales of a fish. There are several different types of ichthyosis and the most common type is ichthyosis vulgaris

Ichthyosis vulgaris (both hereditary and acquired) is characterized by symmetrical scaling of the skin, which varies from barely visible roughness and dryness to strong horny plates.

Scales are small, fine, irregular, and polygonal in shape, often curling up at the edges to give the skin a rough In ichthyosis vulgaris, the skin cells are produced at a normal rate, but they do not shed normally at the surface of the outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) and are not shed as quickly as they should be. The result is a build-up of scale. Fine scales usually develop on the back and over muscles near the joints, such as an elbow or knee (extensor muscles). Ichthyosis is usually most common and severe over the lower legsfeel. Scales vary in size from 1 mm to 1 cm in diameter and range from white to dirty gray to brown. Dark-skinned individuals often have darker scales. Different types of scaling may be found in different areas, even in the same patient. Most scaling occurs on the extensor surfaces of the extremities, with a sharp demarcation between normal flexural folds and the surrounding affected areas. The lower extremities generally are more affected than the upper extremities. Compared to other sites, the scales overlying the shins are thicker, darker, and arranged in a mosaic pattern. Patients often report "lizard skin" in these areas during the winter

11a. In ichthyosis vulgaris, the skin cells are produced at a normal rate, but they do not shed normally at the surface of the outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) and are not shed as quickly as they should be. The result is a build-up of scale. Fine scales usually develop on the back and over muscles near the joints, such as an elbow or knee (extensor muscles). Ichthyosis is usually most common and severe over the lower legs "

And again ..here is what I plan to try to minimize the problem.. Hope that helps,Sue:)

www.sulfurointment.com

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