Seborrhoeic dermatitis. Flakiness above lips/mustache.

I too have been suffering for years with the same thing, I have tried all sorts & seen all sorts of specialists.

I went for an allergy test & the result was that I was not allergic to anything !

I was told by this particular dermatologist to alternate shampoos between Nizoral which I was my face with & selsun. Take 2000 iu of vitamin d suppliments daily & alternate daily probiotics (weekly) if that makes sence. I have to say my skin has been great for the last few months. I threw out all the steroid creams & only use Aveeno moisturiser.

Good luck

Thanks Micky!

I'll  try everything you've suggested, and see how it works for me.  

Thanks again. 

Hi Pokerface92x, 

I think it is important to rule out any allergies that can cause a contact dermatitis.  I found out that I am allergic to sulphonated fatty acids that are a generic ingredient found in many toothpastes, liquid soaps, and shampoos including Nizoral.

If you by chance are using a product you are allergic against it can create a constant source of irritation that may trigger an episode of seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Over the years I have tried antifungal creams and shampoos and found that zinc pyrithione was best at keeping my seborrhoeic dermatitis under control. It is available as a spray but I could not source it in the UK. Instead I am using Head and Shoulders conditioner. (The active ingredient is zinc pyrithione.)  I apply some around the nose and mouth area and leave it for a few minutes before rinsing it off. For me it has worked so well that I started using this conditioner instead of shaving foam. It contains oils that make the razor glide easily and at the same time keeps the dermatitis from flaring up. 

The other thing that has helped me a lot  is a spray containing 10% propolis dissolved in ethanol. You can look up propolis, it is a bee product, in fact a resin that has antifungal and antimicrobial effects. I spray it on red inflamed skin areas  and it leaves a very thin layer of propolis. I found it reduces itchiness and speeds up the healing process after an outbreak. 

 

I've had seborrhoea for 20 odd years which breaks out regularly.   When it does break out I apply Head and Shoulders shampoo to the affected area leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse off, 3-4 days later it's gone.   Recently I started getting the same seb in my mustache probably due to the MTX and Prednisone I'm now on for an unrelated condition; however, after a recent bout with urticaria I won't use soaps of any kind now so I have reverted to using Pinetarsal in lieu of soap followed by Nizoral.   These seem to clear the condition in a few days but of course it always returns.   If soap is not a problem try Head and Shoulders, Pinetarsal also helps with most skin conditions..