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Aliceinabox
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Hey!
So I just finished reading about a million articles (on this website and elsewhere) about perioral dermatitis. I started getting small, tiny little bumps (no pus) from the sides of my nose to the side of my lips, and then on my chins. It almost looked like I had stubble because of the shading on my face. Anyways, I am now on my Christmas break and it flared up SO BADLY. It spread to my upper cheeks, all around my eyes and in between my eyes... all the way up the middle of my forehead. I diagnosed myself with perioral dermatitis because of where it started. I am responding to this reply because I have been an "eczema" sufferer my whole life, and let me tell you.. it is NOT just dry skin. It is an actual condition which is sometimes similar to that of perioral dermatitis and it is still present even if you moisturize your skin. After reading up about PD, I learned that steroid creams can sometimes be great for eczema on your hardy skin around other parts of your body, but you face is sometimes too sensitive. So, steroid creams are one of the many causes for PD, much like toothpastes and fragranced moisurizers, cover-up and other forms of makeup. When reading, I was advised to immediately stop all forms of topical (on top of the skin) creams immediately. The main reason for this is because you face can LITERALLY become addicted to these meRAB. Once you stop using them, your face will feel worse and more sensitive than ever but don't give in! Using more of the cream will only make your skin worse in the long run. It is much better to go see a doctor and maybe get an oral medicine and check your product for LSL, (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate), especially toothpaste. I switched to clinical shampoos instead of highly scented ones and stopped using makeup, except for natural minerals. Two things that I put on my skin to mildly stop a very mean flare-up was avocade (straight from the fruit, mooshed onto my face) and what is called Desenex. This is a foot anti-fungal powder meants for athlete's foot, but like SpectroGel it is an anti-fungicidal so it should calm your skin.
So I just finished reading about a million articles (on this website and elsewhere) about perioral dermatitis. I started getting small, tiny little bumps (no pus) from the sides of my nose to the side of my lips, and then on my chins. It almost looked like I had stubble because of the shading on my face. Anyways, I am now on my Christmas break and it flared up SO BADLY. It spread to my upper cheeks, all around my eyes and in between my eyes... all the way up the middle of my forehead. I diagnosed myself with perioral dermatitis because of where it started. I am responding to this reply because I have been an "eczema" sufferer my whole life, and let me tell you.. it is NOT just dry skin. It is an actual condition which is sometimes similar to that of perioral dermatitis and it is still present even if you moisturize your skin. After reading up about PD, I learned that steroid creams can sometimes be great for eczema on your hardy skin around other parts of your body, but you face is sometimes too sensitive. So, steroid creams are one of the many causes for PD, much like toothpastes and fragranced moisurizers, cover-up and other forms of makeup. When reading, I was advised to immediately stop all forms of topical (on top of the skin) creams immediately. The main reason for this is because you face can LITERALLY become addicted to these meRAB. Once you stop using them, your face will feel worse and more sensitive than ever but don't give in! Using more of the cream will only make your skin worse in the long run. It is much better to go see a doctor and maybe get an oral medicine and check your product for LSL, (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate), especially toothpaste. I switched to clinical shampoos instead of highly scented ones and stopped using makeup, except for natural minerals. Two things that I put on my skin to mildly stop a very mean flare-up was avocade (straight from the fruit, mooshed onto my face) and what is called Desenex. This is a foot anti-fungal powder meants for athlete's foot, but like SpectroGel it is an anti-fungicidal so it should calm your skin.