Help me with my **possible** perioral dermatitis

I don't know how your health care system works in the U.K. but I can't see one reason why your GP wouldn't refer you to a dermatologist.  For you, it is a chronic skin disorder that you have been dealing with for way too long.  It isn't your GP's area of expertise and he/she should't deny you.  Sounds like a controlling egomaniac.

Hang in there Sweetie

Fiona

Quite agree re: epsom salt baths.  I do detox bath of 1 cup epsom, 1 cup baking soda, 1 cup sea salt and tablespoon of ginger in bath.  You should stay in it for at least 40 minutes in very hot water with the shower curtain closed for the full benefit of the steam but I rarely make it that long with these bloody hot-flashes.  I'm like a wet noodle when it's done....really relaxed.

 When I started taking turmeric, I mixed it with oil at first too and am wondering which is best...oil or milk.  I know that it should be taken with a pepper and a fat....ANYWAY...I have to run right now but want to ask a question about your post that I didn't quite understand.  Can you take a look here later on today or tomorrow?  Will post later

Thanks

i realize that Ive had it for quit a while.😡

on

doxcy but even on antibiotics Ive found that I HAVE to avoid certain Triggers

starbucks was an everyday treat until I figured out espresso in milk are 2 No-Nos.

no

coffee,

NONE!!

No cinnamon, chocolate, fermented foods

any thing with sugar, no dairy,

has to be gluten and wheat free!!

no Alcohol !!!!

omg the list goes on and onnnnnn!

so Im trying paleo for now.

only veggies , fruits and lean meats.

only drinking water

 my violet extract came in

And seems to be doing wonders!!

also

MAKE SURE to check anything that you come in contact with

is SLS FREE!!

its in everything!!!

toothpaste mouthwash laundry detergent shampoo lotions

and on and on!!

organic coconut oil  is the only thing I put on

but only after the extract had dried!

wash face with only water and your fingertips!!

this is an aweful rash that feels like fire at times

but between the meds

the diet 

Avoiding ALL SLS and sulfates 

and stress 

and mostly the violet extract

this is finally going away

and on a good note

because I don't

stray from eating healthy

Weight is coming off also!!!!

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

1) yeast infection

2) change in hormones

3) topical steroid use

4) antibiotic use

5) numerous skin allergies

So, I did everything. Changed my toothpaste, Changed my face wash, body wash, laundry detergent. Rewashed every piece of clothing, all the sheets towels and blankets. I used yogurt and apple cider vinegar and clay soap. I bought $300 worth of Mama Nature, oregano oil, lilac extract, coconut oil, and emu oil. I washed my face with cetaphil, then didnt wash it at all and instead just massaged it with oil. I told two dermstologists what I thought it was (perioral dermatitis), and they agreed with me.

and then one day I decided to get a third opinion. And i opted to keep my mouth shut, play dumb, and just see what this dermatologist came up with without me suggesting anything.

and she diagnosed me with poly cystic ovarian syndrome. And said this rash and acne pattern on the chin is classic. She said perioral dermatitis is often "in cahoots" with something else that is going on. In my case, hormonal. She gave me Avar cleansing cream, and a topical prescription strength retinoid cream. The red scaly itchy patches peeled and stung for about a week, and it has forced more and bigger pimples to come out, and the itchy bumps got worse for a week or so. But then one day I woke up and... The redness was gone. The itchy bumps were gone, and other than the small few pimples that come and go in a matter of a day, this regimen has completely worked for me. I can tell that the pimples now are just because my skin is purging them out from below the surface since that is what a retinoid does. 

Nourish your skin now + retinoid speeding skin cell turnover + sulfur soap like Avar = healthy skin in a few weeks.

it took months of desperation, everything under the sun, and 3 dermatologists to find the right answer. And i didn't have to use antibiotics. Retinoids are basically pure vitamin A, so really the answer was sulfure and vitamin A for those who are worried about medicinal approaches vs natural cures. What is most unnatural is causing yourself this much stress just to avoid taking medicine. This stress is causing you more damage than this topical retinoid ever will. 

Go get another opinion. And another one. And keep going until you find a regimen that works for you. 

This new forum is driving me NUTS.  EVerything shows up out of order at times and it's very confusing.  I'm trying to find Lisa's post.....shows up in my e-mail but I cannot find it in the forum.  Why can't they give you just one option to post right after that last entry?  It all over the place.  Urghhhh

Hi Lisa! Thanks for the answer! So basically after starting Elidel around 3 months ago, you have cleared PD completely, and for now you have not had any reoccurance? That sounds amazing. I am thinking whether Elidel or Zineryt would be better, but I think I will go with Elidel. 

Congratulations, and hope everything will be better with hormones and stuff.  

Talk to you soon (or post, rather)  Don't want to take the time to post long question only to have it end up in "No Man's Land".  WHY FIX SOMETHING THAT IS NOT BROKEN????!!