Help me with my **possible** perioral dermatitis

Update further to the above:

I actually did try the Avène Cicalfate on top of the Elidel today, I have a meeting and didn't want the greasy look of the Lucas pawpaw. I have to say it's pretty amazing, after about 2 hours the redness on the sides seems to be fading really fast too.

I almost feel guilty at how quickly these two products have worked on me, especially knowing how long some of you have been suffering, but I wanted to share the success in case anyone else hasn't tried this comob yet.

Fingers crossed it keeps improving. Will update either way, and will also let everyone know when I get my skin scrape results re; bacterial vs. fungal, in case it sheds some light for us all!

Hey Tash, Shhhhhhh.....Don't say it out loud. Just kidding. So glad to hear that your having results!!!

Hey! I didn't realize that the Cicalfate cream people have mentioned here was an Avene product (can't get my accent key to work)....I have used Avene many times in the past because it was always so soothing to my dry skin.....the atomizer is great. I have my fingers crossed and good feelings about it because I read that Cicalfate has zinc in it and I'm always promoting zinc.

Fiona Thanks! Yes Avène is amazing huh. I use their calming moisturizer and the thermal water spray. Definitely notice the difference when I'm not using it regularly, which now I think about it, I wasn't when I got PD. Would highly recommend the Cicalfate cream if you ever want to try a new zinc base, it does feel really calming on my skin, and is also nice and matte which makes it much easier to use.

Hi everyone,

My perioral dermatitis is at the stage where it is literally just a small amount of redness around each nostril. Thankfully I have no more pumps/papules and haven't for a few months. Has anyone got any tips to get rid of the final redness?

Rachel

Hi all,

I deleted the "scaremongering" post as was off topic for this discussion.

Regards,

Alan

Emis Moderator

Welcome to all new people.

I am sorry to hear about your troubles Sweettooth and Jo.The loss of a loved one, as well as huge grief brings a whole range of stressful emotions, which are hard to endure and understand.

Stress being mentioned a great deal here and I just wanted to add that the year I started getting PD was a terrible year and I am a carer too.Stress has a part to play definitely.

I don' know if it is a coincidence Jo but I had trouble with my ears too (both) my rash was equally horrible on both sides of my face.I did not have to my knowledge, an infection but muffled sounds,clicking when I moved my jaw and tinnitus.

Tash so pleased Elidel is helping you!

It is so frustrating that just as PD has different causes, it also has different cures for different people but hopefully this forum will bring help to all.

My GP told me Elidel wasn't prescribed for PD also and I had to explain that the latest findings on PD, support it's use.

s74288 thankyou so much for your detailed post.Bullet point lists of do's and dont's are invaluable for people battling PD.

Rachel, I found La Roche Posay - Effaclar Duo got rid of residue red skin, but it took a little while about 2 weeks after last bumpy dryness was gone.

I also noticed that the skin that had been worse effected was different and coarser in texture then the rest of my face and this too went soft and normal too with this cream.Any quality cream would probably help though.

What was the "scaremongering" post that was deleted by admin? Did it have anything worthwhile to contribute does anyone know?

Keep posting.

Unfortunately Alan deleted the most Vital information you need to understand firstly for you to administer long term treatment for this ailment. I was not "Scaremongering" and the information I shared on this site is so important to the Health of the Human Body, it Beggars Belief that Alan took the decision to delete it. I had Perioral Dermatitis and cured it without Pharmaceutical intervention. Maybe this site is solely about Pharmaceutical treatments and therefore bias to an alternative approach.

I am living proof of my comments and the information I shared with this post, I have studied these type of ailments over the last 15 Years after a spate of Gout and am willing to share my experience with those of you out there looking for the Truth and a longterm approach to Health issues relating to the Human Anatomy.

I will not repost the information I shared for the fear that it may offend those of a different approach to once again remove it.

Alan, maybe you could explain why you see the information I posted as "Scaremongering". Once you understand the Root Cause of an Ailment you will have a better understanding of the treatment required to correct it and regain your Healthy status. It doesn't have to involve Pharmaceutical products, and we all know that pharmaceutical products have side effects and therefore risks associated with them. What if PD was a side effect of Modern Medicine? Do you think people with the Ailment would want to evaluate it for themselves given the evidence available?

Thankyou Harry,I can only speak for myself although I think everyone wants to hear all choices available to help cure PD.

Could you message me your thoughts please?

Hi Harry,

I deleted it as both users above replied to the effect it was "scaremongering" (I edited the posts) and you were talking about general illness so was off topic as reported by another user. If you want to re-post it I will leave it unless other users think it is off topic to this discussion which they can report to me by clicking the "Report" link. I do not delete anything due to my own opinions but in response to what users report and we do not have any bias in regard to alternative approaches.

Thanks,

Alan

I would like to add that I am not looking to offend anyone, I wanted to share My Personal view and experience so that others may learn from it, or treat their own situation with the High probability of the same positive result.

I am an Ex Royal Navy Mine Clearance Diver and now MD of a Company Based in the South of Portugal with a Passion for Health and Vitality. Im in a Public domain and am more than "Comfortable" sharing my personal experience with those seeking a positive result.

I was startled to see that our comments to Harry were so quickly deleted. It left a Big Brother taste in my mouth. When I responded (and it was a very brief response) it was to simply state that what Harry said did scare me....the truth often is scary.

Thanks Alan but that's a tricky one. It's a touchy subject when one decides for all. If anyone here doesn't like what they read then they can ignore it, express their opinion or contact YOU but I think you'll find that they want that choice.

I unfortunately did not get a chance to read it... but would really prefer to see it. I only saw the preview of it in my inbox, and would like to see the rest!

Hi all,

Apologies for being too "keen" but the comment had been reported by other users and as the only moderator with a large backlog of comments to check/approve I may have been a bit hasty. As I said above I will leave the post if Harry re-posts it.

Regards,

Alan

Thank you Alan......I have made a few hasty decision in my life when I have been over-worked too! And who else hasn't? Don't sweat it.....But that's just MY opinion.

Post Script....You should probably reinstate Harry et al