Mr. Jones
03-28-2005, 12:12 PM
Hello all, I am new to the boards here, seems like a nice place!!
Anyway, I have this condition that has persisted for something like ten years now, I'm 25 btw.
Around my nose, the skin is very very red, but is unrelated to blushing or flushing. And, all over my face and scalp, the skin is very dry and flaky all the time, but especially when I get up the morning and after I'm out of the shower. I've used the same lotion (Cetaphi) for a long time, it masks the flakiness to some degree, but not the redness, and I know that it's not really getting at the underlying caused. I browsed around this forum and a few others and didn't see anything quite like what I gots. Any suggestions??
Anyway, I have this condition that has persisted for something like ten years now, I'm 25 btw.
Around my nose, the skin is very very red, but is unrelated to blushing or flushing. And, all over my face and scalp, the skin is very dry and flaky all the time, but especially when I get up the morning and after I'm out of the shower. I've used the same lotion (Cetaphi) for a long time, it masks the flakiness to some degree, but not the redness, and I know that it's not really getting at the underlying caused. I browsed around this forum and a few others and didn't see anything quite like what I gots. Any suggestions??
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Sofa King
03-28-2005, 03:19 PM
Hey MJ. My first suggestion would be to take shorter showers and turn down the temperature of the water. Sounds like you are severely drying out your skin and then trying to mask it with lotion. Give it a week and I bet you will see some results. If not, I'd change to another lotion. They all have different ingredients and work better with certain skin types. Lubriderm seems to work best for me and my sensitive skin. I've noticed during the winter months that having a humidifier in my bedroom keeps the furnace heated air from drying out my skin as well. It might be worth the investment. Just my .02 but I hope it helps.
Mr. Jones
03-28-2005, 04:13 PM
Thanks for the advice.
I'm going to get an appointment with a dermatologist also. The interweb is great and all but will never replace doctors.
Cheers.
I'm going to get an appointment with a dermatologist also. The interweb is great and all but will never replace doctors.
Cheers.
bulletinboard25
03-28-2005, 10:57 PM
probably seberrohic dermatitis(SP?)... check that out
privatescreen33
03-29-2005, 03:50 AM
Mr. Jones, I know EXACTLY what your going through. I have not been able to find ANYONE on any message boards or chatrooms that described the skin problem i have as well as you just did.
I have very dry skin all over my face and neck. Odd thing is, its ONLY on my face and neck. It feels very tight and in the mornings its especially dry, tight, and a bit irritated as well. It gets extremely tight when i walk out of the shower as well and i have even used the EXACT same lotion (cetaphil) as you. I have tried aloe vera gel, pure aloe, cetaphil, kerri, eucerin, AHAs, jojoba oil, ZNP bar (dermatitus soap), and MSM cream. None of these have helped much and i still have the problem to this day. Also, i dont know if its the same for you, but if i dont wash my face at all (no water even) my face tends to get even MORE flakey than if i AM washing. i get the redness on the sides of my nose really bad and in my eyebrows. This condition (whatever it is) is actually very uncomfortable and sometimes downright painful. Please keep in touch with me on this if you can as id really appreciate your input. At least that way between the two of us we might be able to narrow down the cause.
I have very dry skin all over my face and neck. Odd thing is, its ONLY on my face and neck. It feels very tight and in the mornings its especially dry, tight, and a bit irritated as well. It gets extremely tight when i walk out of the shower as well and i have even used the EXACT same lotion (cetaphil) as you. I have tried aloe vera gel, pure aloe, cetaphil, kerri, eucerin, AHAs, jojoba oil, ZNP bar (dermatitus soap), and MSM cream. None of these have helped much and i still have the problem to this day. Also, i dont know if its the same for you, but if i dont wash my face at all (no water even) my face tends to get even MORE flakey than if i AM washing. i get the redness on the sides of my nose really bad and in my eyebrows. This condition (whatever it is) is actually very uncomfortable and sometimes downright painful. Please keep in touch with me on this if you can as id really appreciate your input. At least that way between the two of us we might be able to narrow down the cause.
Mr. Jones
03-29-2005, 11:26 AM
I think bulletin has hit the nail on the head. I did a little research, looked at some pictures, and I'm about 95% sure that the problem is SD.
Here's a basic, harmless treatment regimen that I pulled together from lots of advice I read here and elsewhere:
-shower twice a day
-for washing face, use an oily, alcohol-free cleanser
-apply moisturizing, oil-based lotions while the skin is still moist (i've already noticed this makes a HUGE difference)
-take an omega-3 supplement like fish oil, megadose at first and then maybe ease back
-improve your diet: fatty, salty, sugary foods should be minimized; whole foods, fruits, and vegetables should replace fast food and junk food
-exercise is ALWAYS good, makes you sweat and has an overall positive effect on the skin and stuff.
If anyone else has good solid advice or testimonial for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis, feel free to post it right here.
Later.
Here's a basic, harmless treatment regimen that I pulled together from lots of advice I read here and elsewhere:
-shower twice a day
-for washing face, use an oily, alcohol-free cleanser
-apply moisturizing, oil-based lotions while the skin is still moist (i've already noticed this makes a HUGE difference)
-take an omega-3 supplement like fish oil, megadose at first and then maybe ease back
-improve your diet: fatty, salty, sugary foods should be minimized; whole foods, fruits, and vegetables should replace fast food and junk food
-exercise is ALWAYS good, makes you sweat and has an overall positive effect on the skin and stuff.
If anyone else has good solid advice or testimonial for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis, feel free to post it right here.
Later.
bulletinboard25
03-29-2005, 05:56 PM
All of those are very good things to do...
Also, you can try supplementing with a probiotic 3 times daily... such as acidophillus, which can be found at walmart or your local healthfood store in the vitamin section...
Also, get a good shampoo such as head and shoulders for dandruff, and use that everyday.... there are some, like nizoral, that are better.. but should only be used 2-3 times a week.....
There are prescription shampoos for this condition.. when you go to a dermatologist, he might prescribe one..
There are also prescription lotions for the face, which he might prescribe too..
Another presciption for the scalp is Luxiq.. its kinda like a moose, you put it on your scalp after you shampoo... it works very very well!Ask about that
Another thing, is to try tanning... It can help improve this condition.
There are actually light treatments available of some sort that really really help this condition, I don't know where to find one in my area, maybe you'll have better luck, ask your dermatologist about it.. From what I've read it can make you 98% better after like 4-6 treatments..
good luck
Also, you can try supplementing with a probiotic 3 times daily... such as acidophillus, which can be found at walmart or your local healthfood store in the vitamin section...
Also, get a good shampoo such as head and shoulders for dandruff, and use that everyday.... there are some, like nizoral, that are better.. but should only be used 2-3 times a week.....
There are prescription shampoos for this condition.. when you go to a dermatologist, he might prescribe one..
There are also prescription lotions for the face, which he might prescribe too..
Another presciption for the scalp is Luxiq.. its kinda like a moose, you put it on your scalp after you shampoo... it works very very well!Ask about that
Another thing, is to try tanning... It can help improve this condition.
There are actually light treatments available of some sort that really really help this condition, I don't know where to find one in my area, maybe you'll have better luck, ask your dermatologist about it.. From what I've read it can make you 98% better after like 4-6 treatments..
good luck