Yeast live in the scalp feeding on the oils there. If you use oil plain, like olive oil, you feed the yeast. But with the lavender, it is an antifungal. Yeast overgrowth in the gut can make the immune system fight the normally benign yeast on the scalp. This can make cradle cap turn into the nightmare we have. Seborrheic dermatitis. I thought it was part of his eczema but it is a separate issue. Apple cider vinegar is good (alters the pH) and I'm using an antifungal and dermatitis shampoo (first time tonight), which is antifungal. He currently smells terrible, with a teatree/lavender blend on, and the smell of tea tree makes me feel sick. But it's clearing, finally. I'm attacking it with everything I have.

Shoegal I look forward to hearing how moogoo goes. I've heard good things about goat milk too but I'm already using so much what I really need now is a good moisturiser that doesn't contain petroleum products (parrafin, mineral oils, etc) and that isn't oil based. All but impossible, I think.

I'm eating only chicken and rice, and today I added carrots. Sigh. But his skin is at baseline so now I can see clearly what triggers it. I am also going to NAET tomorrow, an emergency appointment. Cos we're not sleeping and sleep dep is doing my head in, I'm getting very low from that and lack of nutrients and weight loss and have to call "emergency" before I drop. They fit us in last minute.