Helminthic therapy and skin conditions

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A skin condition, also known as a cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is to act as a barrier against the external environment.

Acne[edit | edit source]

The scientific evidence

2009 Aug Prevalence and risk factors of inflammatory acne vulgaris in rural and urban Ghanaian schoolchildren

The striking difference between the prevalences of acne in rural (0.2%) and urban schools (12.9%) in our study may reflect differences in exposure to different environmental factors.

The anecdotal evidence

One more positive change I have noticed is I no longer get acne on my back, something I thought I would grow out of after my teens. But no they persisted, but since I've been hosting my new friends (hookworms) my skin has been very healthy and clear. NO MORE ZITS!” (Link expired)

My acne has cleared up." (Link expired)

And it was still much less frequent over 2 years later. (Link expired)

I've had no negative side effects and strangely my long-term moderate acne (over 20 years) has cleared up almost entirely in the past two weeks.” (Link expired)

I can report that prior to my using hookworm I experienced, into my forties, red zit-like bumps on my back, without heads, that would persist for weeks, and made removing my shirt in public something I dreaded. These disappeared along with my allergies and asthma post hookworm.” (Link expired)

Since starting 3 NA three months ago the only benefit so far (for our 14 year-old son) is his acne. Which is a big deal. His face was starting to scar from the acne. His skin has greatly improved.” [1]

I’ve been doing HT (TTO for 6 months and NA for 3 months) and I definitely notice a reduction in my acne. Not completely gone yet but my skin definitely looks better." [2]

Eczema[edit | edit source]

See Helminthic therapy and eczema

Hair[edit | edit source]

See Helminthic therapy and hair growth

Psoriasis[edit | edit source]

See Helminthic therapy and psoriasis

Rosacea[edit | edit source]

The risk for rosacea increases with the presence of systemic low-grade inflammation, which is more prevalent in the absence of helminths.

2018 Jan 12 The Association Between Low Grade Systemic Inflammation and Skin Diseases: A Cross-sectional Survey in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (Coverage : AJMC Study Finds Association Between Low-Grade Inflammation and Rosacea, and Rosacea's blog New Study Shows Rosacea Associated with Low-Grade Inflammation)

Personal stories

Rosacea has diminished." (Link expired)

I started HT… for allergies/rosacea… amazed at progress so far. I haven't needed any over the counter meds of any kind since the fourth week after inoculation and the flaky red stuff I always have on my chin is now gone." (Reported to the Facebook Helminthic Therapy Support Group, Aug 2012) HW

I had mild rosacea--triggered especially by hot baths--and it has cleared at 12 weeks with 5 NA.” (Link expired)

I just noticed (after 6 months with NA) that I am not bothering with makeup sometimes and this is because I haven't had rosacea lately! This has been a constant bother over the years even before I had scleroderma!” [3]

My rosacea has essentially disappeared.” (After 12 weeks with 5 NA.) (FB, Jan 2019) [4]

Hi, I’m now 63 and I had been struggling with rosacea and irritable bowel syndrome for a few years. After about 5 years, I found these problems were affecting my lifestyle. Travelling, and not knowing if a toilet was readily available, was becoming a real problem. We were getting close to retirement and travelling was our passion, but I was becoming nervous of what might happen. My rosacea was also getting worse and not only was my once “great” skin aging, but I was struggling with inflammation, sores, lumps and bumps! I was working long hours, supporting aged parents and looking after my family, so my health problems were the last straw! I needed to be good for me, so that I could be good for everyone else. I think I’ve now been on HDC therapy for around 2 years, and the improvement is wonderful. I think of my worms as a “probiotic”, or as my “magic spoonful” to improve my health. I’ve had no side effects and find things are sooo much better. I am now travelling lots & enjoying life. I still have aging skin, but it’s clear and healthy... and I am feeling great for my age.” (Received via email, Feb 2020.)

Scleroderma[edit | edit source]

See Helminthic therapy and scleroderma