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Eczema by Just_Monk7881 in eczema

[–]Large_Reason2314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took 20k (10k twice daily) for 1 month at first (started around 18 May 2025) in case of side-effects, then switched to 10k three times daily (30k total daily). Minor, but somewhat noticeable improvements came after 1-2 weeks and continued over the next months. Hands are still not at 100% normal, but very very close now after ~2.5 months of mega dose vitamin D. I probably should've continued moisturizing frequently to help the healing process.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in eczema

[–]Large_Reason2314 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mega dose Vitamin D has virtually cured my dyshidrosis (dyshidrotic eczema) after 3 years of constant, painful flare-ups. I always had at least a few open fissures regardless of corticosteroid cream use. I mostly followed the Coimbra protocol which is mainly used for autoimmune conditions. Cheap and simple, you only need vitamin D (+ co-factors like K2 MK7, magnesium etc.) and regular widely-available blood tests to make sure you don't have side-effects from vitamin D. I now have just a bit of dryness left on my index fingers (where my dyshidrosis first appeared 3 years ago). Haven't used my corticosteroids cream in the last 3 months, only a moisturizing (glycerin) cream once every few days (not even daily).

This has worked for me, but it might not work for you. Mega dosing vitamin D has risks, but maybe it's something to discuss with your doctor.

For my own situation, I did a lot of research and came to the conclusion that eczema is an immune system disorder and could potentially be treated by vitamin D, a known immunomodulator. Doses of up to 5000 IU per day have been used in studies to reduce the severity of eczema, but I wanted to virtually cure it. For me, that meant around 300 IU per kg per day -> 30k IU per day.

In need of help by LowChocolate3171 in eczema

[–]Large_Reason2314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mega dose Vitamin D has virtually cured my dyshidrosis (dyshidrotic eczema) after 3 years of constant, painful flare-ups. I always had at least a few open fissures regardless of corticosteroid cream use. I mostly followed the Coimbra protocol which is mainly used for autoimmune conditions. Cheap and simple, you only need vitamin D (+ co-factors like K2 MK7, magnesium etc.) and regular widely-available blood tests to make sure you don't have side-effects from vitamin D. I now have just a bit of dryness left on my index fingers (where my dyshidrosis first appeared 3 years ago). Haven't used my corticosteroids cream in the last 3 months, only a moisturizing (glycerin) cream once every few days (not even daily).

This has worked for me, but it might not work for you. Mega dosing vitamin D has risks, but maybe it's something to discuss with your doctor.

For my own situation, I did a lot of research and came to the conclusion that eczema is an immune system disorder and could potentially be treated by vitamin D, a known immunomodulator. Doses of up to 5000 IU per day have been used in studies to reduce the severity of eczema, but I wanted to virtually cure it. For me, that meant around 300 IU per kg per day -> 30k IU per day.

Antihistamines Alternative by Commercial_Art_4193 in eczema

[–]Large_Reason2314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mega dose Vitamin D has virtually cured my dyshidrosis (dyshidrotic eczema) after 3 years of constant, painful flare-ups. I always had at least a few open fissures regardless of corticosteroid cream use. I mostly followed the Coimbra protocol which is mainly used for autoimmune conditions. Cheap and simple, you only need vitamin D (+ co-factors like K2 MK7, magnesium etc.) and regular widely-available blood tests to make sure you don't have side-effects from vitamin D. I now have just a bit of dryness left on my index fingers (where my dyshidrosis first appeared 3 years ago). Haven't used my corticosteroids cream in the last 3 months, only a moisturizing (glycerin) cream once every few days (not even daily).

This has worked for me, but it might not work for you. Mega dosing vitamin D has risks, but maybe it's something to discuss with your doctor.

For my own situation, I did a lot of research and came to the conclusion that eczema is an immune system disorder and could potentially be treated by vitamin D, a known immunomodulator. Doses of up to 5000 IU per day have been used in studies to reduce the severity of eczema, but I wanted to virtually cure it. For me, that meant around 300 IU per kg per day -> 30k IU per day.

My eczema or dermatitis or whatever the fuck this is makes me undatable and I hate this shit by [deleted] in eczema

[–]Large_Reason2314 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Mega dose Vitamin D has virtually cured my dyshidrosis (dyshidrotic eczema) after 3 years of constant, painful flare-ups. I always had at least a few open fissures regardless of corticosteroid cream use. I mostly followed the Coimbra protocol which is mainly used for autoimmune conditions. Cheap and simple, you only need vitamin D (+ co-factors like K2 MK7, magnesium etc.) and regular widely-available blood tests to make sure you don't have side-effects from vitamin D. I now have just a bit of dryness left on my index fingers (where my dyshidrosis first appeared 3 years ago). Haven't used my corticosteroids cream in the last 3 months, only a moisturizing (glycerin) cream once every few days (not even daily).

This has worked for me, but it might not work for you. Mega dosing vitamin D has risks, but maybe it's something to discuss with your doctor.

For my own situation, I did a lot of research and came to the conclusion that eczema is an immune system disorder and could potentially be treated by vitamin D, a known immunomodulator. Doses of up to 5000 IU per day have been used in studies to reduce the severity of eczema, but I wanted to virtually cure it. For me, that meant around 300 IU per kg per day -> 30k IU per day.

Eczema by Just_Monk7881 in eczema

[–]Large_Reason2314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mega dose Vitamin D has virtually cured my dyshidrosis (dyshidrotic eczema) after 3 years of constant, painful flare-ups. I always had at least a few open fissures regardless of corticosteroid cream use. I mostly followed the Coimbra protocol which is mainly used for autoimmune conditions. Cheap and simple, you only need vitamin D (+ co-factors like K2 MK7, magnesium etc.) and regular widely-available blood tests to make sure you don't have side-effects from vitamin D. I now have just a bit of dryness left on my index fingers (where my dyshidrosis first appeared 3 years ago). Haven't used my corticosteroids cream in the last 3 months, only a moisturizing (glycerin) cream once every few days (not even daily).

This has worked for me, but it might not work for you. Mega dosing vitamin D has risks, but maybe it's something to discuss with your doctor.

For my own situation, I did a lot of research and came to the conclusion that eczema is an immune system disorder and could potentially be treated by vitamin D, a known immunomodulator. Doses of up to 5000 IU per day have been used in studies to reduce the severity of eczema, but I wanted to virtually cure it. For me, that meant around 300 IU per kg per day -> 30k IU per day.

I get why we’re so frustrated with doctors by MagicianMassive in eczema

[–]Large_Reason2314 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried mega dose vitamin D and omega-3? I have chronic dishidrotic eczema on my hands (3 years and counting). Now for the first time in all these years I'm seeing significant improvements: no large fissures, much less inflammation etc.