A natural supplement for the skin - Polypodium leucotomos

[@xavierbrunet5320]

Awesome info, so deep, no questions are left unanswered , thank you so much!

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@kevinmaran2659]

Wonderful doctor, I have now purchased these tablets for myself.

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Thats great Kevin. Its a natural supplement so you could continue with it long term. When you are in South America, maybe try and get the natural version of the herb, that may be even more authentic.

[@KingKikikoi]

Love research based ingredient breakdown! Thankyou

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Thank you, glad it was helpful for you!

[@airwolf458]

Thank you for the info. Is there any band you can recommend?

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Not sure about any specific brand. Heliocare make one I think.

[@GreenTea3699]

Thank you for this well-researched video and covering some natural resources. This is very much appreciated. Well done.

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Thanks again for your kind comment!

[@lisagardner4814]

@@DiscoverDermatology hi is this good for atopic dermatitis or seb dermatitis ? And dry flaky skin

[@DiscoverDermatology]

@@lisagardner4814 There is some evidence that it may work for atopic eczema. Seborrhoeic eczema is the opposite as it occurs due to greasy skin and yeast overgrowth. Isotretinoin may be an option or the natural precursor, Vitamin A. here are a couple of videos on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppm3qHqtms2aq8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3umpaawrKerb68

[@DiscoverDermatology]

@@lisagardner4814 For dry flaky skin on the trunk and limbs, virgin coconut oil may be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2rbeGaimqeKpJI

[@lisagardner4814]

@@DiscoverDermatology could you tell me a good vitamin a supplement to take that is not fish oil I also suffer from histamine issues and cannot use fish

[@hm3dimension106]

This is a very informative video of this powerful herb, thank you for putting the time into sharing this with us. I’m Based near London and I have vitiligo on my face do you do consultations at all?

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Thanks for your kind words! I practice in the Nuffield, Chester, and the Spire, Wrexham, so you could contact those hospitals if you would like an appointment. Most London Dermatologists are veery good in treating vitiligo as they manage many patients with skin of colour.

[@rogerricrads9855]

Interesting information, thank you!

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Thank you!

[@Valen_Wolf]

I've been taking 1000mg of a brand I found on Amazon for approx 4months. I don't see any change in my skin.. But, I like the idea that it "may" be preventing more basal/squamous cell skin cancer on my body.

[@DiscoverDermatology]

You are absolutely right. There will be no significant visible signs on the skin. The previous literature suggests that it may have a role in reducing new skin cancers, particularly melanomas in those with fair skin and with a family history. Its like using statins to prevent heart attacks.

[@Valen_Wolf]

@Discover Dermatology ⭐️ Thank you for the encouragement Doctor! I am fair skinned. And have had at least 30 basal cell, & 2 squamous cell biopsies. (Also 2 MOHs procedures). So the Polypodium Luecotomos feels like a little bit of insurance. I appreciate your response! ♡

[@DiscoverDermatology]

@@Valen_Wolf For non-melanoma skin cancers like basal and squamous cell carcinomas, there is good evidence that a vitamin called nicotinamide may be helpful. Here is a video that I did on this topic that looks at the paper proving its efficacy kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaHEnoSLfZl_rMk

[@Valen_Wolf]

@@DiscoverDermatology Thank you so much.

[@conorthetford3264]

Try the capulses in some tea hits nice

[@RohanYesudian]

Nice talk - i wonder how Polypodium leucotomos compared against more 'conventional' treatments for these conditions

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Most of the studies are small and were against placebo. So there are limitations with the science behind this natural supplement too. There is evidence that it works though, compared to other supplements that clearly are not better than placebo.

[@AllInOnE-sw8mi]

Can you give advice where i can buy it And which company make it best

[@DiscoverDermatology]

I tend to ask my patients to look online and purchase the most cost effective poly podium as it varies in each country. The only branded company that makes it is Heliocare, but they are available only in some countries and other local preparations may be more cost effective too.

[@CoyoteCanyon72]

Thank you.

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@unique4532]

So does it reverse vitiligo ---and make the color return?

[@DiscoverDermatology]

There are anecdotal reports of vitiligo responding to polypodium but larger scale studies are needed.

[@pojoksiku]

I was wondering the same...

[@monicajoseph4163]

Useful.. Doctor

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Thanks Moni!

[@unique4532]

Last question ..can i use the powder to put in my lotion

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Most of its benefits seem to be from oral polyp odium rather than topical use on the skin.

[@nagarajarao.k.v.8761]

Dear doctor for chronic purigo nodules is dimethy sulfoxide helpful for each ubnormal sores on skin jagannath bangalore india

[@DiscoverDermatology]

It has been described as a possible treatment but I do not have experience using it. It maybe worthwhile looking at the video on chronic prurigo that gives other possible treatment options for chronic prurigo

[@prpattani7876]

Sir which oral sunscreen tablets is available in mumbai ..pls reply

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Im afraid I do not know what is available in Mumbai. It may be worthwhile googling the term polypodium and I am sure there will be online pharmacies that provide it. Heliocare is a multinational company and their products will probably also be available le in India.

[@prpattani7876]

@@DiscoverDermatology ok thnku

[@shilpaverma2841]

Only fernblock blu is life saver. Very good sunscreen.

[@DiscoverDermatology]

There are quite a few good sunblock creams, including fernblock. For complete sun blocks, it may be useful to consider tinted sunscreens. Here is a video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2TGgX9qiZaaacU

[@connorwallace8576]

Is this capable of undoing the damage done from being exposed to the ionizing radiation of CT scans, PET scans and mammograms? Many unaware Americans just let ERs and doctors do these imaging procedures and then coincidentally end up with cancer years later. Ionizing radiation, especially the high amounts you get from CT scans, etc induces cancer by disrupting the molecules and electrons in your cells. The radiation is strong enough to cause double strand damage and thus a gene mutation which eventually leads to cancer 6-7 years after exposure

[@DiscoverDermatology]

A very food question indeed! I dont think there have been studies looking at the effectiveness of polypodium in preventing damage from scans. The best way may be to prevent damage from radiation may be to have healthy diets and good life style measures. I have tried to cover these topics in previous videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/maLZnqdsl76KfKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXOVdWaEirmteqs

[@ramidaoud3776]

Excretion? Renal or hepatic? Maximum dose?

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Good question. I’m not sure if it’s excretion. It seems safe as no toxicity has been reported with its use. The dosages used are mentioned in the video. It varies according to the manufacturer.

[@agscolony]

What’s the Tamil name for it and availability in india

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Don't know its Tamil name mama but Heliocare is available in India as I found it in online pharmacies there. You can also get just the polypodium leucotomos alone and it is more cost effective. This is all available in online pharmacies.

[@GodzillauniverseYT]

👍👍

[@DiscoverDermatology]

Thank you!