Learning About Oils, Soaps, Gels, etcetera

Learning about oils, soaps, gels, etcetera; hoping to make some headway against malassezia.

Plant oils need an emulsifier, not a solubiliser. Examples:

• Gelatin
• Agar-Agar (vegetarian alternative to gelatin; not sure of spelling)8
• Egg Yolk (but contains lecithin)
• Mustard (will mustard oil/extract do? don't know)
• Milk (Will buttermilk work? don't know)
• Will honey work? Don't know.

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Here's a video for making an aloe vera gel:
   DIY Aloe Vera Gel (video)
   https://youtu.be/OMD09l3fpvA

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This site has definitions of fatty acids, fatty alcohols, and esters:
The Naked Chemist
https://thenakedchemist.com/fatty-acids-alcohols-and-esters/

Skin Diseases, Other

Various unrelated skin conditions that came up when researching sebhorrheic dermatitis (and the related malassezia fungus that causes it):

schistosomiasis
steatocystoma

morgellans disease (probably self-diagnosed, perhaps in error, in most cases)

Malassezia Fight - Products to Try

Have tried a few. Others are in my cart and I hope to try...

(New, for sebhorrheic dermatitis): SSC Blog recommends: Lactobacillus Paracasei ST11
(probiotic supplement); cites 3 studies

Also, for same condition, mix of 90/20 honey/water, applied to lesions, left on 3 hours ev. other day for 4 weeks. He also specifically recommends repeating this treatment weekly for several months, even after the condition is clear.

Micellar Wipes by Burt's Bees (so far, I love these! Some relief seemed immediate; best not to scrub, though; pat or scrub gently and sparingly).

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water with Rose Water and Glycerin, All-in-1 Hydrating, For Normal to Dry Skin

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Soothing Micellar Cleansing Water and Makeup Removing Solution for Sensitive Skin

Try making micellar water (DIY)

Caprylic Acid Oil

Urea Cream

Squalane Oil (not Squalene)

Mineral Oil (esp. pure Baby Oil)

Cera Ve Baby Cream

COSRX Propolis Light Ampoule

Propolis Tincture (friend's formula homemade - recommended by beekeeper)

Simple Kind To Skin Refreshing Shower Gel

Caprylic Acid

Aquanil Lotion A Gentle, Soapless Lipid-Free Cleanser

Dr. Eddie's Happy Cappy Daily Shampoo & Body Wash for Children (also try same brand, medicated)

Pomada De La Campana DR Bell's Pomade Skin Ointment with Allantoin

Now Solutions, Charcoal Detox Gel Cleanser, Purifying System, for Most Skin Types

Moisturel Therapeutic Lotion

Garnier SkinActive Mziracle Anti-Fatigue Face Moisturizer

NOW Supplements, Caprylic Acid 600 mg, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Softgels (not sure if recommended)

Sebamed Clear Face Care Gel with Hyaluronic Acid Aloe Vera and Provitamin B5 for Acne Pimple and Blackhead Prone Skin (Have I tried this? I think I may have some of this.)

Benzoyl Peroxide Gel (I use 10%; harsh, but works. Have seen recommendation for 2.5% as less harsh, but effective. May try)

Try Azelaic Acid Gel instead of benzoyl peroxide

Homemade mix of plain yogurt, buttermilk, and acidophilus tablets (dissolved); it is soothing. First use (after skin was already affected by benzoyl peroxide gel from previous day) caused peeling--but that only happened once. Tried it as a hair conditioner; I liked it.

Nizoral (prescription tablets) -- I had significant problems with this (hair loss, extreme itching, pale stool, just felt bad a lot); a little afraid to try again!

Sporanox (prescription) -- tried 1 - 2 years ; not cured. Was told it is dangerous; stopped med.

Ketaconazole -- tried creams; not sure if I ever tried oral prescription.

Seborrheic Dermatitis, Malassezia, Yeast, Good Links

Simple Skin Care Science
https://simpleskincarescience.com/pityrosporum-folliculitis-treatment-malassezia-cure/

Related: 1450+ Safe Skin Care Products

Blog: The one above seems clear, well-organized, and detailed. Seems to know this devil of a yeast personally...
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This one is informative and easy to read:

You Are The Healer

https://youarethehealer.org/health-conditions/a-z/malassezia/

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Topic: Malassezia Yeast on Lymenet

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=130660;p=0
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Gestalt Reality
http://www.gestaltreality.com/2014/07/08/healing-skin-by-altering-its-ph-microbial-malassezia-profile/

https://nationaleczema.org/eczema/types-of-eczema/seborrheic-dermatitis/

https://drfungus.org/knowledge-base/malassezia-species/
(has good microscopic images)
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Facial seborrheic dermatitis: a report on current status and therapeutic horizons.

Bikowski J.
Bikowski Skin Care Center, Sewickely, PA 15143, USA.

Abstract

Seborrheic dermatitis, characterized by erythema and/or flaking or scaling in areas of high sebaceous activity, affects up to 5% of the US population and often appears in conjunction with other common skin disorders, such as rosacea and acne. Despite ongoing research, its etiology is puzzling. Increased sebaceous and hormonal (androgenic) activity is thought to play a part. Recent evidence suggests an important role for individual susceptibility to irritant metabolites of the skin commensal Malassezia, most probably M globosa. Current approaches thus include agents with antifungal as well as antikeratinizing, and anti-inflammatory activity. Azelaic acid, which has all 3 properties, may be a useful addition to first-line management, which now comprises of topical steroids, the immunosuppressant agents tacrolimus and pimecrolimus, azoles and other antifungals, and keratolytic agents. A recent exploratory study supports the efficacy and safety of azelaic acid 15% gel in seborrheic dermatitis. Azelaic acid may be especially valuable in this application because of its efficacy in treating concomitant rosacea and acne.

PMID: 19213227

[Indexed for MEDLINE]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19213227

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Blog by a Sufferer:
Malassezia Yeast: My Personal Battle 
http://malasseziayeast-mypersonal-battle.blogspot.com/2011/12/this-blog-is-updated-in-descending.html

Above: Has pictures, microscopic images, and personal experiences with symptoms and homemade cures and experiments; is a disorganized mess of a blog, though--hard to navigate; many redundant links and text lines that look lke links, but aren't.

malassezia yeast in humans
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RELATED (FOR CLEANSING):

Homemade Micellar Water

Ingredients and Instructions

DIY Natural 
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Another recipe for micellar water: https://steptohealth.com/make-micellar-water-home/
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Another recipe for micellar water:
https://thethingswellmake.com/diy-micellar-water-what-is-micellar-water/

RELATED, EXPLAINS SURFACTANTS AND MAYBE LISTS SOME: https://thethingswellmake.com/beginners-guide-natural-surfactants/
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PRODUCTIVE IMAGE SEARCHES:

malassezia yeast in skin ulcer

malassezia yeast in seborrheic dermatitis

malassezia yeast under microscope

Obits to do

https://gahistoricnewspapers.galileo.usg.edu/lccn/sn85034046/1915-12-30/ed-1/seq-3/#city=Dalton&rows=12&proxtext=death+visited&sequence=0&index=0&region=north&words=death+visited&page=1

Several obits, incl. Jesse Mac Seay, 30 Dec. 1915, pg. 3

Sites on Voting: Check Races, Ballots, Candidates

Georgia Site on US Elections:
US Elections
https://uselections.com/ga/ga.htm

Ballotpedia
https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page

Neutral. Good articles. Some data on candidates for US offices. Scanty to no data on state and local elections.

Ballot Ready
https://www.ballotready.org/

Interactive voting site to see races, candidates, and ballots. Seems non-partisan, looks good, seems to work. I never got an email confirmation or password--don't know if I'm signed up, but I can use site by entering my full address.

Cinnamon Dough Ornaments Tutorial (Link)

Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
Tutorial with Step-By-Step Photos

https://www.homemade-gifts-made-easy.com/cinnamon-dough-ornaments.html