Hey, Newmann--check this info out on sulfur deficiency

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Originally posted by Vjcajun

Hi! I just found some interesting info that might relate to your theory about KP being related to sulfur deficiency. There's a product called MSM that a lot of home soap makers use. It is organic sulfur. Apparently, you can take it in supplement form as well. More info on www.msm.com and www.msm-msm.com. I only looked briefly, but there was some stuff on how the supplement affected hair and nails--that tells me skin has to be in there somewhere. It's late, and I've got to get to sleep--happy researching!

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Originally posted by kp hater

are u suggesting that kp is due to a lack of sulfur?

Most dietary sulfur is consumed as part of certain amino acids in protein-rich foods. Meat and poultry, organ meats, fish, eggs, beans, and dairy products are all good sources of sulfur-containing amino acids. Sulfur also occurs in garlic and onions and may be partially responsible for the health benefits associated with these items.

I eat a lot of those, so there is no way i'm sulfur deficient, and yet i still have kp.

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Originally posted by lisa

perhaps our bodies do not process sulfur properly like non-kp people.

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Originally posted by Vjcajun

I'm not sure if it's related or not. I haven't done the research that a definitive answer would require. It could be that people with KP don't process dietary sulfur as efficiently as others. One of the MSM sites I gave said that even with numerous dietary sources, it's still hard to get enough sulfur. I don't know if that's true, but after 15 years of KP, I'm willing to try!!

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Originally posted by vegas girl

I checked out iherb.com and theyhave alot of supplements containing the msm - for really cheap!! I am going to check out my local health food store and compare today. If the link is the sulphur, then that would explain the success Michelle had with her supplement (it had several sulphur related ingredients including garlic). But the supplements on iherb were under $20 compared to the $50 she is paying (granted hers as other ingredients as well). If you think about it, most of the successful treatments posted on this board can be linked to a sulphur agent of one sort. Is this starting to make sense? Almost too good to be true! We'll see. Anyone who tries it, post updates frequently please.

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Originally posted by Question

Has anyone ever used any of the supplements on <a href="http://www.ivillage.com">http://www.ivillage.com</a> ? They seem to have a lot as well.

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Originally posted by A little easier to access

<a href="http://www.msm.com/">http://www.msm.com/</a> or <a href="http://www.msm-msm.com/">http://www.msm-msm.com/</a>

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Originally posted by Newman

Hey everyone. Thanks for finding all the info about sulfur and its relation to skin. I think there is definitely a link between sulfur and KP -- with all the info I've read so far, and the fact sulfur soap helps KP, I'd be surprised if there wasn't a connection. For everyone that is going to try MSM or anything like it, please keep the group updated on results. I think it's important that this group get to the bottom of KP, because so many people are suffering from it.

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Originally posted by Vjcajun

Okay, my curiosity is killing me. I ordered a pound of the msm powder from msm-msm.com. With shipping it came to $17 for the US made stuff. I'll let y'all know if it works. I noticed they also sell a product called White Emu Glop that contains MSM and Urea. I may have to try that too! This is starting to get fun, uhhh, did I say that or did I think it?

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Originally posted by Remember this?

We first heard it from Brynne's Mom, and then WebMD published it also. Urea is supposed to be very helpful in conjunction with sulfur. I notice that when I use Carmol 20 after sulfur soap with Salycilic Acid, my skin feels so much more softer. When I don't use Urea-such as Carmol 20 My skin starts to feel rougher. I would like to check out the MSM with Urea myself. I bet it would be effective and it's already all-in-one. Cool thanks for your research on this MSM stuff.

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Originally posted by Found the WebMD article

Here is the WebMD article I was talking about on my previous post <a href="http://webmd.lycos.com/question_and_answer/article/1689.50863">http://webmd.lycos.com/question_and_answer/article/1689.50863</a>

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Originally posted by lisa

Ok, now I was looking up sulfur and keratin in Yahoo..and I came across this website: <a href="http://www.agron.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/sybgw_mdb/mdb3/Locus/64561">http://www.agron.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/sybgw_mdb/mdb3/Locus/64561</a> I don't know what on earth it's going on about, but its about genes..maybe this high sulfur keratin homolog is some special gene related to kp?? Sorry if I am completely off by the way! If anyone can understand the website then please tell me whats its on about hehe. Also I found this too: &quot;Keratin happens to contain lots of the amino acid cysteine, which is special because it contains a sulfur atom. The sulfur atoms from two cysteines can join together, forming a disulfide bond.&quot; and &quot;Soft keratin of the epidermis contains little sulfur as opposed to hard keratin of the hair,which is rich in sulfur and, thus, contains many disulfide bonds.&quot; Don't know if any of that info helps with anything, but i hope it does

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Originally posted by lisa

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Originally posted by lisa

&quot;Sulfur and the sulfur-containing amino acid cystine are also important components of the hair shaft. They allow for the formation of disulfide bonds, which account in part for the strength of keratin. In cases of trichothiodystrophy, low sulfur and cystine content result in defective keratin formation and weakened hairs.&quot; i found this on a site about a disease called Trichorrhexis Nodosa...i dont think any of us have this disease but it's interesting what they say about low sulfur and cystine.

<a href="http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic896.htm">http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic896.htm</a>

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Originally posted by lisa

&quot;Sulfur and the sulfur-containing amino acid cystine are also important components of the hair shaft. They allow for the formation of disulfide bonds, which account in part for the strength of keratin. In cases of trichothiodystrophy, low sulfur and cystine content result in defective keratin formation and weakened hairs.&quot; i found this on a site about a disease called Trichorrhexis Nodosa...i dont think any of us have this disease but it's interesting what they say about low sulfur and cystine.

<a href="http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic896.htm">http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic896.htm</a>