SebDerm Treatment.
I found this abstract on the Dermlinx website and I thought some of
you might be interested:
Effective Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis Using a Low Dose, Oral
Homeopathic Medication Consisting of Potassium Bromide, Sodium
Bromide, Nickel Sulfate, and Sodium Chloride in a Double-Blind,
Placebo-Controlled Study
Steven A. Smith, MD, FACP, Ardith E. Baker, MS, John H. Williams Jr.,
MS
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Topical over-the-counter remedies exist to aid in the
control of seborrheic dermatitis and chronic dandruff on a
superficial level. Low-dose systemic oral nickel and bromide therapy
has shown promise in providing improvement and eventual clearing of
the disease. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to further
evaluate the effect of an orally administered low-dose, homeopathic
mineral therapy (Potassium bromide 1X, Sodium bromide 2X, Nickel
sulfate 3X, Sodium chloride 6X) on seborrheic dermatitis and chronic
dandruff. METHODS: Forty-one patients with seborrheic dermatitis
and/or chronic dandruff were assigned to one of two treatment groups:
Active (containing the medication) or placebo (vehicle). Study
medication was administered in a placebo-controlled, randomly-
selected, double-blind study for 10 weeks. At the end of 10 weeks all
patients crossed over to the active medication, under a different
label for an additional 10 weeks in an open study format. RESULTS:
Twenty-nine patients completed the 10-week blinded portion of the
study. After 10 weeks of treatment, the disease state of the active
patients improved significantly over that of the placebo patients
(p<0.04). The placebo patientsÕ condition before and after crossover
to active treatment was also evaluated, showing significant
improvement (p<0.01) 10 weeks after crossing over to active
medication. CONCLUSION: Oral therapy using a low-dose homeopathic
preparation combining Potassium bromide 1X, Sodium bromide 2X, Nickel
sulfate 3X, and Sodium chloride 6X, provides significant improvement
in seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff after 10 weeks of dosing.
(Altern Med Rev 2002;7(1):59-67)