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What can help fragile skin recover from steroids

Posted By Agnes (Poland) on 02/15/2015

What can be a cure for vulnerable, delicate skin after using Triderm (bethamethasonum - very potent steroid)? I used it 5 years ago and my skin hasn't rebuilt yet.

Replied by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 02/16/2015

Agnes, I am currently using "Rosa Mosqueta" oil (Rosa eglanteria = Rosa rubiginosa) which has been recommended to me by nurses and pharmacists. I was actually surprised that so many different people of mainstream medicine would recommend an alternative treatment!

Replied by Mama to Many (Tennessee) on 02/16/2015

Dear Agnes,

If you would be able to get comfrey leaf, you might consider drinking comfrey leaf tea daily for a while. Comfrey helps skin to regenerate. Internal use of comfrey is controversial, so you might want to research it first to see if you are comfortable with it.

I would also look in to the alkalizing remedies on this website. An acidic body does not work as well.

Drinking plenty of water each day is important to keep cells hydrated. Mmsg, on this site, recommends a lick of Celtic Sea salt with a glass of water to help the water get to the cells. Hydrated cells will function better.

Internal use of activated charcoal (perhaps a teaspoon in a glass of water) each day (taken away from medications) may help your body to remove any leftover chemicals causing you a problem. Epsom Salt baths are great for detoxification, too. 1 cup epsom salt in a warm bath for 20 minutes a few times a week.

Internal use of extra virgin coconut oil may also be helpful. You can just use some of it in your cooking each day.

These are things I would start with in your situation.

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Sheila (Omaha Ne) on 06/02/2015

MMsg, I am really curious to hear more about your experience with Rosa Mosqueta oil. I have never heard of it. Have you seen a marked improvement? How long did you use it before you saw improvement? Do you get injured less often now? (I'm assuming you got skin injuries before).

I grow my own comfrey plants and make salve of it which I apply to all of my open wounds (due to injuries to my fragile thin skin! ) I would not take it internally due to problems it can cause with the liver. But even externally the stuff works miracles.

Replied by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 06/03/2015

Sheila, actually, after a while I got unimpressed with the Rosa Mosqueta oil, vs. coconut oil. the coconut oil seems to have smoothed out the skin much better. Alongside the coconut oil, I sometimes apply cheapy, regular castor oil, which also seems good.

The truth is that I looked high and low for comfrey here and couldn't find the plant, nor any salve made from it. One store told me that they disallow them to sell it anymore, and she explained wryly: it works too good.

So consider yourself lucky and keep on with the comfrey. That really seems to be the best for skin healing.

Replied by Rwhite (Usa) on 06/03/2015

Normal skin will recover, although perhaps not 100% from ultra-potent steroids. Your body recovers from the inside out so make sure you are eating lots of lean protein and a diet high in nutrients. Eat only whole foods and avoid anything processed. Take supplements if you need to I.e. vitamin D. Get tested to see if you have low levels.

Replied by Indigo (Ca) on 06/04/2015

Could you please share your recipe for making the comfrey salve?

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