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Red spots on cheeks, shoulders, and arms

Sent to Health Experts July 27 01:02 AM

Once starting on a gluten-free and soy-free diet I started getting these red spots on my cheeks, shoulders, and arms. PhD geneticist told me (over phone consultation) they are de-tox spots where skin (largest organ) tends to have concentrated spots where the gluten and soy molecules are expelled - she said it is somewhat common. They do flare up when I "cheat" and have wheat or soy. They are somewhat raised on shoulders and arms and mostly flat on face. I have had them for about three years now - the same amount of time as my new diet and they were not there before. Any opinion on this and how can I treat them?

 

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July 27 1:23 AM (20 minutes and 55 seconds later)
         
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Hi Mark.

Gluten-free and soy-free for three years...Nice work. Not an easy task at all.

Here are a few ideas that may help. Fish oil, specifically cod liver oil (lemon flavored if you can find it) can help as it is anti-inflammatory and contains Vitamin A which is great for the skin. Just be careful as vitamin A can be toxic in large doses...Use as directed (usually a teaspoon a day). Carlson is a good brand.

Digestive enzymes containing pepsin, papain, protease, lipase, amylase, pancrealipase, etc can help you digest your foods better, aiding in the detox process. Take these with foods.

Drinking plenty of water is always good for the skin and liver to flush out toxins. Minimum of 1/3 of your body weight (pounds) in ounces. Average is 60-70 ounces.

Topically you could try vitmain E or A&D ointment. Just make sure they are gluten and soy free and use them as directed on the label.

Sometimes these spots can be caused by a deficiency of essential fatty acids and/or Vitamin A. If this is the case, cod liver oil would correct both of these.

Eating root vegetables (beets, onions, garlic) can be very supportive to liver function. In addition an herb called Milk Thistle (sometimes found as Silybum or Silymarin) may be great for overall liver health. Use this directed and under the supervision of a local physician.

That should help. Let me know.

-Dr. John

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July 27 8:38 AM (7 hours and 15 minutes and 36 seconds later)
         
Wow, very helpful ideas. Thank you. Just to confirm, then; it sounds like these spots can be liver function related? I am assuming then, that alcohol consumption can aggravate them. Is this true?

Also, please tell me your thoughts on the idea of them being related to gluten and soy de-tox. As I understand it, weak spots in the skin can be focal points for expelling toxins. It makes sense to me, just want another opinion.

BTW - I eat alot of garlic and onion - should I try more beets?
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July 27 10:46 AM (2 hours and 7 minutes and 41 seconds later)
         
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