Any link between acne, gingivitis, nail fungus, and skin lesions/scars?

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analystresearch2002@yahoo.com - 28 Dec 2004 02:38 GMT

Hi,

I currently have 4 conditions plaguing me and it dawned on me whether
the 4 conditions could be interrelated in any possible way.

First I am a 27 year old male, 195 lbs, about 5 pounds overweight on
fat, but not much more, I work out a lot and have substantial muscle
mass. I have a family history of heart disease and diabetes and I do
have a fairly low sugar metabolism which I have slowly increased over
the years with cardiovascular exercise and some adkins oriented eating.
I do work in a very high stress environment, so I am very regular
about getting exercise 5-6 times/week.

Here are my conditions:

1) Gingivitis -> I need to see a dentist to get deep cleaning as my
gums are sore and puffy. Is there something I can swish in my mouth
besides Listerine to kill the bacteria that is potentially lodged in my
gums?

2) Repeated Acne -> despite the use of a benzoyl peroxide cream and a
salicylic acid wash, I repeatedly get acne in my face. Always start as
red inflammations, that with a week of benzoyl peroxide cream, will
turn into a white pus filled pore, which I often pop with a small pin
to drain the pus.

3) Fungus on my big toenail -> have tried immersing the nail in
Listerine and Hydrogen peroxide, and painting the nail with Tea Tree
Oil 2-3 times a week. Not seeing a big difference. Anything different
I should do?

4) Somewhat completely mysteriously, I noticed one day that I had a
lesion/scar on my left arm that resembled a bite, but I couldn't
remember ever having been bitten. The scar is a red circle where the
skin is almost completely destroyed. The center of the circle is fine,
but the donut circle is completely scarred, and slowly new skin has
been growing in.

I am curious - is there any possibility that any of these conditions
are linked? Many of them list the same over the counter cures: Tea
Tree, Listerine, Hydrogen Peroxide, Triclosan, etc. Are there any
other over the counter or natural/herbal remedies that can help cure
any one or more of these conditions? Please note, I don't have any
other conditions of not being well i.e. fever, weakness, fatique, I'm a
totally healthy human being, just have these 4 strange conditions, and
was curious if there were linked in any way or whether any cures might
address multiple symptoms. I appreciate any help you have. Thank you.

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Frankie - 29 Dec 2004 04:05 GMT

Life Extension has excellent information for just about any ailment.
They have their own product line, but that's not my intent for sending
you there.

If I had to venture a guess, I's say you are deficient in several of
the B Vitamins. Especially for the acne and gingivitis. And if you have
a family history of heart disease, you should be taking Pantethine
[B5], B6, B12 and folic acid. These are excellent vitamins to take to
maintain healthy homocysteine levels.

The skin lesion you describe sounds like ringworm and since ringworm is
a fungus, that could also be causing your nail fungus. Since you
workout several days a week, you might have gotten this at the gym, ie:
warm/damp environment.

I've included links and info below for you.

Life Extension: Ance
http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-117.shtml#pant

Pantothenic Acid Deficiency
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is used to form coenzyme A, one of the
most important enzymes in the body. Coenzyme A is vital in both fatty
acid metabolism and in the formation of sex hormones. Therefore, Leung
(1997) suggested that a dietary deficiency of pantothenic acid could be
the main cause of acne.

Life Extension: Gingivitis
http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-052.shtml

Folic Acid Protects Gums
A number of studies are demonstrating folic acid to be highly effective
in preserving gum tissue and reducing the possibility of gingivitis and
periodontitis (Stein et al. 1973). Although the benefits of swallowing
folic acid supplements to protect against heart disease and birth
defects have been well-documented, new evidence suggests that using
folic acid topically, as a mouthwash, can strengthen one's oral
defenses. Studies have demonstrated folic acid's ability to improve
gingivitis symptoms and reduce gum tissue's inflammatory response, as
well as making it more resilient to irritants, such as bacteria and
plaque (Anon. 1987).

Fungal nail infection (ringworm of the nails)
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/ringwormnail.htm

What is ringworm of the nails?

Ringworm of the nail is due to a fungal infection (dermatophyte)
similar to the type that causes athlete's foot. Other scientific terms
for ringworm of the nails are: tinea unguium, onychomycosis or
dermatophytosis unguium. The fungi that cause ringworm are able to feed
on keratin - the main protein in nails, hair and the outer layer of the
skin.

Ringworm of the body
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?objectid=23309F79-BB03-44C5-87268C7E73A7CC5E

Ringworm of the body is one of several forms of ringworm, a fungal
infection that develops on the top layer of your skin. It's
characterized by an itchy, red circle of rash with healthy looking skin
in the middle.

Frankie

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