The Link Between Candida and Eczema

Written By Larry Lu

Could candida be contributing to your inflammatory skin condition such as eczema or topical steroid withdrawal (TSW)?

Let’s discuss the following:

What exactly is candida?

Candida is a yeast, which is essentially a fungus! Candida is actually found all over the body. This includes on the skin, inside the gut, and all over the vagina. Normally this is nothing to be concerned about. However, candida can become a problem if it is allowed to overgrow. Studies have showed that people with dermatitis are more sensitive to candida.

How does candida lead to skin conditions like eczema?

People who have inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and TSW have very sensitive immune systems. When candida is allowed to overgrow in our guts, they have the opportunity to produce nasty inflammatory compounds, like cytokines, which will then negatively affect our immune systems. Immune system dysregulation plays a key role when it comes to inflammatory skin conditions.

What are the signs and symptoms of candida overgrowth?

Here are some signs and symptoms that may suggest candida overgrowth in your gut:

  • Inflamed skin such as eczema or TSW

  • Skin flares up after eating high-sugar or high-carbohydrate foods

  • Cravings for high-sugar or high-carbohydrate foods

  • Fatigue or brain fog

  • Digestive issues such as bloating, gas, constipation, and diarrhea

The following may have increased your risk for candida overgrowth:

  • Past use of antibiotics

  • Previous history of fungal infections such as nail fungal infections, athlete’s foot, or vaginal yeast infections

  • History of gastrointestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease

  • Poor diet high in sugar and alcohol

How is candida overgrowth in the gut treated?

The goal: kill the candida and replace the space with good bacteria!

Here are some of my favourite candida-killing supplements:

  • Caprylic acid

  • Oregano oil

  • Berberine

  • Goldenseal

  • Garlic

  • Candida-killing enzymes

Once you have killed the candida, incorporating probiotics (good bacteria) back into your gut will prevent the candida from re-establishing.

Please work with your trusted healthcare professional to develop a candida-killing plan that is specific to you.

If you want to work with me to develop a longterm program to heal your skin, check out my coaching programs by clicking here.

Larry Lu
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