http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/dermatitis.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/dermatitis.rss Natural Cures for Dermatitis from the Earth Clinic Community. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:37:43 EDT en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=CCB_38910 /CURES/dermatitis.rss1 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:41:26 EST [YEA] Nycole from Wichita, Ks, Usa writes: "I've been struggling with perioral dermatitis for 4 months, ever since having my hormone-releasing IUD removed (after 5 years). I tried a few things, including apple cider vinegar, which helped a little, but didn't remove the rash. I finally found a calendula cream with calendula, several coconut products, aloe vera, viola tricolor extract (pansy), willow bark, yucca, vitamin e, french lavender oil, clary sage, and amino acids. I read about people using calendula cream for eczema, so I gave it a shot. It is sooo soothing. I use it several times a day. It helped immediately. I also decided to use Ted's topical remedy. The rash is now almost completely gone. I am still using both the borax/water/peroxide topically and the calendula cream, afterward. Almost totally gone! Yay!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=MAGNESIUM-CHLORIDE_38911 /CURES/dermatitis.rss2 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:42:59 EST [YEA] Arianna from Portland, Ca writes: "During the past year, I developed dermatitis on my face. What started as a small puss-filled rash on my chin spread across most of my lower face. Then, this rash turned into eczema. I was horrified and I tried tons of remedies, including apple cider vinegar, anti-fungals like coconut oil and oregano oil, and topical prescription-strength steroids. Nothing worked. Then one day I wondered if I was fighting a bacterial infection that would be better healed by alkalizing my skin rather than acidifying it (with apple cider vinegar). So I put magnesium chloride on a cotton ball and spread it all over the rash. It stung like crazy! The first thing I noticed was that after one day of applying it 2-3 times, the eczema started drying up and flaking off. It seemed to be working. Slowly, over the course of a week, the eczema disappeared. I still had some dermatitis rash remaining, but it was much improved. It has been one month now. All my eczema is gone and the dermatitis in 99% gone. Occasionally, I get a single puss-filled eruption, but I immediately apply the magnesium chloride and it disappears within a few days." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_38419 /CURES/dermatitis.rss3 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:10:45 EST [NAY] Leah from Calgary, Alta, Canada. writes: "Hi I was so excited after reading all the yeas for acv, but unfortunetly it didnt work for me. I tried it for 2 day topically 2x-3x daily, and 2tlbs 1x a day with orange juice. The end of the 2nd day my pd was bright pink, and not diminishing. For the first day I was applying it neat, the second day I wet the cotton first- but its just making it worse. I filled my perscription of minocycline, and elidel. I've cut sugar, fruits, grains, starches, and yeasts from my diet, and hopefully when my pd calms down I will be able to continue with natural remedies. Thank you for this website- it helps so much to know that Im not alone in this." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=GSE_38421 /CURES/dermatitis.rss4 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:12:31 EST [YEA] Laurel from Oakland, California, U.s.a writes: "I had a persistent case of perioral dermatitus (self-diagnosed...no health insurance). It was very painful and unsightly and I'm thrilled to report that Earth clinic saved the day! I washed my face with warm water and 5 drops of liquid grapefruit seed extract, morning and night for a week and my problem disappeared! It stings a bit but it was fast and effective. I've read that people have had negative experiences with the steroids and antibiotics that are often prescribed for this problem. GSE not only got the job done but at a bargain price!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_37352 /CURES/dermatitis.rss5 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:30:44 EST [YEA] Clare from London, Uk writes: "I have had what seems to be perioral dermatitis for nearly 20 years, have tried all sorts to manage this but for the past week have used acv in water...very quickly cleared up and very very grateful to this site. It gradually started to reappear when I went a day without sipping the acv and am anxious about taking this long term but so pleased that I seem to be heading in right direction :-)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_37192 /CURES/dermatitis.rss6 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:02:11 EST [BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] Ama from Perth, Western Australia writes: "Dermatitis on the leg I have been using apple cider vinegar for a week a now and wiping with white vinegar and acv on the legs. I put 2teaspoon in a glass of water twice a day. the rash is gone a bit but it has turn very dark in colour. i want to ask if that normal. thank you Ama " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=OO_36711 /CURES/dermatitis.rss7 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:20:51 EST [YEA] Moira from Minneapolis, Mn writes: "I mix 4 drops of Oregano Oil mixed with two table spoons of coconut oil to thin it out since the oregano oil would burn the skin if used straight. This could be mixed a little stronger, but is working well for me at this strength. I keep this mixture in a warm spot to keep the coconut oil liquid. I have been applying this to my perioral dermatitis many times a day and my POD has just about disappeared... it is fading extremely fast. Some patches are completely gone. All bumps are gone and no new bumps have erupted since I started this about 5 days ago. I had previously used raw honey - which helped but did not control. I had also tried plain coconut oil which didn't help much. I am thrilled!!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_36222 /CURES/dermatitis.rss8 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:54:23 EST Taylor from St Paul, Mn, Usa writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar & Perioral Dermatitis What a great site! About 4 weeks ago I started getting a rash around my mouth. Was diagnosed with Perioral Dermatitis. Dr. gave me some Metronidazole cream to put on it and at first seemed really to help. Then it came back. So, she decided I needed something stronger and put me on Doxycycline Hyclate pills. They seem to help dry it up but, still have much redness and some dry bumps. I understand that this is an antibiotic and therefore am taking acidophilus also. You all need to understand that we all have and need good bacteria in our system for it to function properly. When you take an Anti-biotic it kills both the bad and the good bacteria in our bodies. You need to replenish the good or you will eventually have many problems including yeast infection or candida. Yogurt has acidophilus or pro-botic in it. If Perioral Dermatitis is caused by or encourged by yeast infection than it makes sense that Apple Cider Vinegar works to help it. That is an old and correct remedy to kill Yeast infection. I just put some on the rash with a cottonball that was first wetted with water. After only 20 minutes it seems less red and just a stinging at first. Hopefully this is the answer Also, WATCH WHAT YOU EAT! Before researching what flares it up - I went to a friend's house had a couple of glasses of wine and some chips and Salsa. Wow - 3 hours later my dermatitis has flared up like wild fire. I understand Caffine or any other spicy food will flare it up also. Anything that dialates the blood vessels. I will post later and let you know if the Apple Cider Vinegar worked or not. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=EFGSE_35542 /CURES/dermatitis.rss9 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:26:45 EST [YEA] Bogeygolfer from Cincinnati, Ohio writes: "I have suffered from seborrheic dermatitis or rosacea (doctors couldn't decide). I never did take any prescription drugs for this, I try and "heal thy self" and have heard horror stories of steroids, etc. I tried changing soap, changing diet thinking it was a food allergy with no relief. So I started tracing the issue. This started a year ago after a bad sinus infection. I was out on antibiotics for 10 days. As soon as I came off the ATB, the skin issue started. Not sure of the relation to the ATB. I had redness and extreme dryness on bridge of nose, creases on nose and a spot on my eyebrow. Many lotions just made it worse, no matter how "pure" they were. So I found this site. I have read many, many posts regarding my condition and tried many remedies that worked for others. But I found information that seemed to trace this down to the trigger and find a remedy that works. ACV topically was very very aggravating, it made the redness and soreness BAD for days and dryed the skin a ton more than it already was. Honey didn't do anything, even unpasturized. I tried Z cure mentioned on here and it did help redness but still left the skin very dry. Washing my face with dandruff shampoo that contains zinc helped about 70%. I tried supplements and 50mg of zinc and 400mg of magnesium did help a great deal and I still take them along with B, D, C vitamins. But the thing that was the treasure find for me was posts that mentioned fluoride and Grapefruit Seed Extract. I was drinking a TON of water (tap) thinking that water is good for the skin. It's loaded with fluoride. I ALSO was on anti-depressants for years which contains fluorine. I switched to bottled water that doesn't have fluoride (there are only two brands that can claim this - filters do nothing). I also weaned off the anti-depressants and detoxed myself. But the real cure for me was the grapefruit seed extract. I mixed 10 drops with 1 tbsp of water and applied it with a cotton ball, left it on and let air dry and WOW! it is gone. I mean it was gone hours after the first application. Redness, dryness, flaking - GONE! So I am not sure which one did it (GSE or no fluoride or both) but I am continuing this path. I have been doing this for one month now. I apply GSE mixture once a day after showering. I use pure shea butter or pure castor oil as a nighttime moisturizer and I am symptom-free. My skin is back to normal 100%. Thanks to this site and the person who posted about Fluoride and the person who posted in great detail about GSE. I still drink 1 tbsp of ACV with 8oz of juice each day along with a kefir probiotic drink before bed just as an added benefit. I had h1n1 back in October and I truly feel this got me through it to boost immunity along with keeping my lungs strong with exercise. It's bad stuff, even with my so-called "mild" case. Thanks Earth Clinic!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=MR_35433 /CURES/dermatitis.rss10 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:42:11 EST Jennelle from San Jose, California writes: "I have self diagnosed myself with perioral dermatits because I cant afford a dermatologist. When I had been plagued by a nasty pimply, red, sore, flaky rash on both sides of my chin I began researching, almost obsesivly trying to find out what was wrong with me. At one point it was alost gone but after a few days of being very stressed it came back full force forming a solid red mess of a rash resembling a pimply four o clock shadow spreading up my cheeks and temples. Narrowing it down by matching up my symptoms, I've desided that it could be nothing else. After reading hundreds of home rememdies and testemonials by others suffering from similar symptoms (after 6 months) I've finally created a regimen that is working for me. I've been doing the following for less then a week with amazing results. Keep in mind I've spent a tone of time indoors trying different things while nursing my condition so this is what I've come up with thats finally working: First of all I've cut out meat, dairy and processed foods eliminating as many preservatives and chemicals from my diet as possible, and significantly reduced my sugar intake. When I cheat I go for organic free range chickens and organic milk so as to not to take in extra hormones. Next I found out that sodium lauryl sulfate is a probable cause of this horrible rash. So I cut it out completely. Be careful because its in almost everything from shampoos, moisturizers, face washes and toothpaste (even products for sensitive skin and babies too). I've looked for all organic natural solutions which are available online or at your local healthfood stores. I take supplements: Freeze dried garlic capsuls (5 a day). A womans supplement which includes probiotics and an also a multi vitamin immunity booster as well. I take all of these in the beginning of the day. I also swallow two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with a glass of water morning and night. I wash my face with traditional african black soap. Once in the morning and once at night. In the morning after washing I use organic apple cider vinegar as an astringent applying it with a cotton ball to the affected area (it burns and reddens right after but fades the red and quits burning after a short time). After my face has dried I apply msm cream (which contains a natural occuring sulfur) as a moisturizer. If I must I use a hypoalergenic coverup for makeup but usually I do not apply make up (and it looks all cakey and dry when I do anyway). If I have a chance in the middle of the day I rinse my face with warm water mixed with epsom salts and follow up with a mask of organic plain yogurt and leave it on for 10 minutes. Then I rinse it off with the epsom salt water again letting it air dry if its convienent. If I can stand it I leave it with out applying more msm cream but if it is itchy and too dry feeling then I do. Then at night I wash with the black soap. After I wet a cotton ball or pad with hydrogen peroxide and hold it on a section of the affected area for several minutes then move on to another area of the affected skin so that when Im finished every part of the effected area has had the peroxide soaked cotton pad on it for several minutes (up to 5). Then I rinse off the hydrogen peroxide with warm water. After I apply a yougurt mask for 10 or more minutes and rinse it off with either regular water or epsom salt water. I also drink the apple cider vinegar water again. Then I apply the msm cream and go to bed making sure to get a full nights rest. I usually enjoy a nice cup of detoxifying tea before bed as well. When I need to exfoliate I use a baking soda and honey paste scrubbing very gently. Before I found a sodium lauryl sulfate (sls) free toothpaste I brushed with baking soda. I also want to mention wearing a mask of garlic and honney nightly helped for sometime but only took me so far. I swear to you as soon as I did these things I saw immediate results and my condition is still improving. Id say one more week of this routine and I'll have my soft skin and pretty face back. I believe after my skin is back to normal I still will need to use organic natural products and stay away from sls as well meat, dairy, and processed foods for maintenence. I DO NOT WANT TO GO THROUGH THIS EVER AGAIN! I hope this was helpful. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=MR_34916 /CURES/dermatitis.rss11 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:01:08 EST [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Colleen from Calgary, Alberta, Canada writes: "I wanted to write in to give my long story to all of the people who are suffering with Perioral Dermatitis (POD) - I know I pored over these entries and was willing to try anything to get rid of / improve this rash. This board was a beacon of hope for me, and I'd like to pass on what I've learned, and what has worked for me with POD. I'm 35 and live in Calgary, where the water is fluorinated (BOO!). I suddenly became afflicted with perioral dermatitis in June of this year, a couple of days after receiving a tetanus shot. Yes, I believe that is the cause; no, I can't prove it and have found no corroboration online. Anyone else get an immunization or vaccine just prior to this? I had a very sore stomach for a couple of days after the shot, and then started getting an "acne-like" rash around the sides of my mouth and chin. I didn't think too much of it - I get the odd pimple in that area once in awhile. I didn't notice any particular food related ebb and flow of symptoms, aside from some alcohols. No problem with spicy food or exercise either. But this didn't go away, and it got worse and spread. These were blisters, not pimples (filled with clear fluid). I tried all my usual skin "cures" - primarily coconut oil, which is generally what I use on my skin and it's *usually* brilliant. But that only seemed to make the bumps worse! And a bit tender. I tried castor oil - same thing. Bio-Oil - same. I finally tried some of the cortisone cream my doc had prescribed for a different rash (on my shoulder - TOTALLY different beast), and that worked great... for a while. Then, like everyone else, I had the rebound, and the decreasing efficacy, and the spreading. Finally, I read that the cortisone can make it much worse (if I'd only known!). I searched the 'Net, and self-diagnosed based on several write-ups of POD - I was not willing to go to the doc and end up on several months of antibiotics! There had to be something natural... And then I found Earth Clinic! Now, the POD was on my eyelids, under my eyes, forehead, sides of the nose and around my mouth. When I stopped the cortisone, it was raw and painful and really unsightly and I was completely beside myself. I tried whatever I could get my hands on that people were recommending here, with varying levels of success. My bathroom counter is covered with the many items I've bought trying to solve this! My findings for the things I tried here: Zinc Oxide cream - found that it relieved the rawness a bit, but the blisters proliferated and the redness did not subside. Might be partially due to other ingredients. I could not find one that didn't have either castor oil, petrolatum or other oils. ANY oil (except Tea Tree Oil) = FAIL. At least for me. Vitamin E Oil - this was nice and soothing after using Tea Tree Oil or Apple Cider Vinegar, but - ANY OIL (except Tea Tree Oil)= FAIL. It would soothe the redness and rawness, but then I'd start over again with more blisters. Overall, I gave up on it for this condition. Aloe vera gel (topical) - also stings. Helps the spots to feel better once the burning stops, but makes everything feel very tight and dry - need an emollient afterward, but at the time couldn't find anything. Helpful, but didn't cure anything. Acidophillus - I've been taking acidophillus on a regular basis for years. I upped the dosage, but I didn't feel that this had any effect on my face. Tea Tree Oil (TTO) - stings like crazy, but I could cope with that. It really helped by drying out the blisters. Definitely helped, but still never made it go away. Overall drying effect, so it didn't seem to contribute to new blisters, but it may since I couldn't seem to stop the blisters/dry & flaky cycle. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) -helped the most - stings, and very drying, but reduced the redness down to small spots. I found TTO and ACV in tandem to be the most helpful in toning down the overall redness (after the initial burn, that is). I would alternate days using ACV and TTO as a "toner", using a small amount of a 20% Urea cream afterward (to combat the flaking and tightness - this was the ONLY thing that helped in that area without creating more blisters). That got me into a more manageable cycle, BUT still the redness and flaking skin persisted. If I knocked off the ACV & TTO, the blisters would come back. I decided to revisit some earlier advice from my acupuncturist. He said (back when this all started) that the area around the mouth (where it first showed up) is related to the intestines in Chinese Medicine. I'd tried elimination diets (dairy, meat, grains) throughout the summer and fall to no avail, and no appreciable effect. So - my new strategy. I did 3 things simultaneously: 2 days ago: I bought a huge jug of organic Aloe Vera juice (for drinking). I took 4-5 oz twice a day (mixed with orange juice because it tastes better) to start with, along with some acidophillus (at the same time - the aloe helps with absorption as well as healing intestinal troubles). I stopped the topical treatments of ACV and TTO, and now I just use a tiny amount of straight calendula cream (from a tube; not mixed in a lotion, but be careful - it's a bit oily!) mixed with 20% Urea cream to help with the dry/tight feeling. I also finally found a really good, natural and fluoride and SLS free toothpaste at my health food store with Neem, TTO, activated oxygen and other good stuff. It has been 2 days, and I've had the most dramatic change in the POD! Literally, the redness is about 95% gone (in 2 days!), and the blisters are flaking off with clear, new skin underneath. A couple of the more severe areas are still a bit tender, but less red, and they're very like healing blemishes now. I can't even see it around my eyes anymore! So - after all that, I'm recommending that all of you treat your tummy! Even if you don't think you have a problem, Aloe Vera Juice certainly can't hurt! The acidophillus alone didn't do anything for me, which really isn't all that surprising if (as I surmise) I have a malabsorption problem (do you?), which prevents many things taken internally from working; prevents nutrient absorption, etc. I'm not certain if it is one part of this latest regimen, or the whole thing together, but FINALLY I am getting some "love", and finally seeing some very promising results. I'm going to keep going with 4-5 oz x 2/day of aloe juice (I bought a gallon of it for about $30; in Canada, that is), and I'll let you know how things go! As an aside, I'm starting to think now that there are maybe 2 (or more) different kinds of POD - seems one can be "mite"/ topical parasite/ bacteria related, and one seems to be more connected with the stomach and intestines, based on the fact that there seem to be such wide ranging results for different people. Any other thoughts or hypotheses on this? Best of luck to everyone! Namaste! Colleen " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=SHEA_34566 /CURES/dermatitis.rss12 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:10:10 EST [YEA] Winni from Milton Keynes, Uk writes: "I have battled with Peri oral dermatitis for the past twenty years. I have tried it all Apple cider Vinegar, Green tea which seemed to work but it's actually time consuming. The simplest form of treatment is 100% organic shea butter." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_33893 /CURES/dermatitis.rss13 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:59:04 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Cozette29 from Boston, Ma, Usa writes: "I used apple cider vinegar to cure my perioral dermatitis. I self diagnosed online after getting the rash for the first time a few months ago. I tried a few different things - getting rid of soaps, lotions, and using a yogurt mask since I read the rash may be caused by a yeast overgrowth. Yogurt worked a little bit, but didn't cure it. After reading about the apple cider vinegar review, I decided to try it. I just bought a small bottle at the grocery store. I splash a little onto a cotton ball and apply it around my mouth twice a day after washing my face - in the morning and before I go to sleep. It definitely stings and the rash turns bright red for a while, but after a few days of this I definitely noticed a difference. It's been about a week and you can hardly notice the rash now. I'm going to continue doing this for at least another week to be sure the rash has completely gone away. At the same time, I've also been only washing my face with warm water, and using a very light, basic lotion. As for other side effects, when I first started using the vinegar, it really dried out the rash and my skin was especially flakey, but I just rubbed a mild antibiotic petroleum salve on it for the first few days while my skin got used to it. I would definitely recommend this cure, it's inexpensive, easy, and you'll see results almost immediately." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=DIGESTIVEENZYMES_33954 /CURES/dermatitis.rss14 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:14:29 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Cassie from Austin, Tx writes: "I have had Perioral Dermatitis for years and kept it under control with very strong probiotics. Suddenly after 6 years of no PD I started having a reaction to probiotics of any kind. I was in a major panic but I started taking zinc/ b vit and the major thing is digestive enzymes. They seem to be helping alot. I can feel some sensations in my skin but visually there is nothing. I haven't seen this posted anywhere so I wanted to pass it on. So far so good. I read that lipase can really help with derm conditions so I may try to find one with more of that. I got PD after taking accutane. I see now they are using it as a treatment for it, how crazy! Don't fall for that one." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACVGT_32991 /CURES/dermatitis.rss15 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:16:42 EDT Curlyq from Rantoul, Il writes: "Perioral Dermatitis A testimonial and a question, if I may....I finally figured out what the problem was. I've had acne for years and mostly kept it in check using a certain 3-step solution set available on television. But this year I had a breakout unlike my usual pattern and I've been chasing it around my face for almost ten months now. A friend told me she had been having POD, I looked into it, and sure enough, it sounded just like me. I immediately started ACV, but I read to use it one part ACV to one part warm green tea. It's been about 3 days now, the redness is decreasing, and some of the bumps are beginning to dry up. I'm a little discouraged to see some new ones coming in now, one next to my nose, and I never had that before. :( However, I had read at one time that putting Hydrocortisone on a popped zit will lessen the scarring, or fade old acne scars. Well, that had been part of my regimen for years, so, up until 3 days ago, I was slathering Hydrocortisone on all these bumps and red marks....D'oh! Lesson learned. And tonight I just had my first dose of ACV in water. BLECCCH!!!! I've had gutter wine that tasted better! However, I refuse to take steroids and antibiotics, so I'll see where this goes. My beautiful boyfriend comes back to the stated in 2 weeks and I'm horrified to think that he's going to see me looking this way. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Another thought about diet....I recently became an avid cook and baker. for the most part, I avoided bread products and kept sweets to a minimum. Now, as of late, I've been having cupcakes, pies and cookies a few times a week, as well as making breads and pastas. I notice the times when I'm doing the most baking and eating is when the POD is at its worst. I reluctantly hung up my apron and am kicking the flour and sugar for the time being to see if it helps. I already have a very good diet, lots of fresh organics, a minimum of red meat, but having two cupcakes or sweet fruit bread every day had to be throwing my system out of whack for sure. ANYWAY! On to my question....do you suppose it would be wise to keep using my 3-piece skincare system? My forehead is completely clear and I'm hoping it stays that way. I've stopped using the Benzoyl peroxide lotion on the areas affected with POD, instead using a mild, natural, oil-free lotion to help relieve the dryness. There is also a glycolic acid toner that comes with the kit, I am using it on the affected areas, I would assume with a high-acid product like ACV on my skin, the much milder witch hazel/glycolic solution can't be hurting any....right? Anyone else also using acne remedies at the same time? One more question....My mother was recently diagnosed with diabetes. She's an overweight starch queen, but I'm assuming I may be overly sensitive to sugars and starches, without actually being diabetic? This friend of mine also has Candida, and suffers reactions and breakouts of POD even when her blood sugar is in perfect check for weeks on end. Anyone else out there with diabetes, or family history of diabetes? Not only am I curious to see if there's a real tie, but I'd also like to know if I have to exercise much more caution, do people with POD tend to be more prone to developing diabetes as well, even if they are diet-conscious? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=HYDROGENPEROXIDE_32641 /CURES/dermatitis.rss16 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:04:25 EDT [YEA] Tracey from Calgary, Alberta, Canada writes: "Perioral Dermatitis / ACV / Hydrogen Peroxide I must begin by expressing a sentiment I have read many times throughout this site yet feel compelled to reiterate just the same. I am simply agog at the time, money and heartache - especially the heartache - I wouldn't have had to spend if just one of my doctors had known of the effective, natural cures I have found here at Earth Clinic. Thank you, Earth Clinic.. from the bottom of my heart. After almost two months of being mostly trapped indoors with perioral dermatitis, I found this site. For five days I followed this regime: ~ 2 tbsp of pure organic apple cider vinegar in 16oz of water, 2-3x/day ~ Saturation of a cotton pad application of straight apple cider vinegar to the affected area 2-3x/day Less than a week later, 85% of the hideously shaming rash had cleared. Rather than a solid mass of red bumps (scattered with whiteheads) from nose to chin, the condition appeared as individual spots, more like regular acne. I noticed these spots were stubborn and seemed somewhat resistant to the ACV. Additionally, in areas that had healed, hyper-pigmentation was extensive. I searched about this last issue and found the page re. hydrogen peroxide and acne. Yesterday (day 6), I did this three times: ~ Dip cotton swab on stick (you know the kind for ears .. won't say brand name) in HP ~ Apply to individual spot and hold in place for at least 5 minutes I did this on the couch while watching a movie because it was a little time consuming. When my husband came home and saw the difference after two applications he yelled out loud (with joy for me :). The speed at which HP healed the remaining spots was astonishing. I literally could see it happening in the mirror. Toward the end of each of the three sessions, spots I had started with were visibly reduced. So was the hyper pigmentation. I expect another day or two of this will completely clear things up. :D !!! Today is September 23 and I went out WITHOUT FEELING HUMILIATED for the first time since August 5th. Until a week ago, I hid away indoors as much as I could and watched the summer end while agonizingly waiting for prescribed pills and creams to work. If I hadn't found this site, I expect things today would be much the same. Thanks once again, Earth Clinic! And to anyone who reads these posts and can relate, we're all rooting for you! Give it a try, don't give up hope and have faith in the healing power of Ma Nature! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=REMOVE_31865 /CURES/dermatitis.rss17 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:09:14 EDT [YEA] Melissa from Shelby, Mi Usa writes: "perioral dermatitis and nail polish I had perioral dermatitis for a little over a year and a half. I was so angry because I could not find a cure. Anytime the rash would go away it would just return within a few days. Medical websites were no help and of course they have no idea what causes the rash. I came across a discussion where a girl stated that her doctor told her that the perioral dermatitis was caused by nail polish. I immediatly went in the bathroom and took of my finger and toe polish and the next day the rash was gone. I was so excited that this was a simple answer. However, confused at how nail polish could cause such a rash. After a while I forgot and painted my toes...sure enough the rash came back and I took the polish off once again and the next morning the rash was gone. I just wanted to share this and see if anyone else had the same amazing results. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_31271 /CURES/dermatitis.rss18 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:39:46 EDT [NAY] Maleehah from Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan writes: "Perioral Dermatitis -- I feel so fortunate to have found this site, its wonderful to see people so selflessly helping each other. I self diagnosed myself with PD after surfing the net for pictures, going to a derm wasn't an option because they're so unreliable in this part of the world. Little, unsightly bumps appeared about 7-8 months ago around my mouth and I made the fatal mistake of using cortisone steroid ointment, which as I now understand could actually cause PD.The bumps cleared up for a while and came back with a vengeance a few weeks ago around exam time. Under loads of pressure, the little bumps just flared up, spread to my cheeks and forehead. Reading through the symptoms of the rash I find that mine are nither red, flaky or itchy, quite the contrary their moist and applying ACV doesn't burn at all, which I'm concerned about. I'm assuming its organic coz the ingredients are apples and water only, but there's definitely no trace of the 'mother', in it. (Its really difficult to find anything organic in my city) I've been using it for about ten days, and the PD doesn't seem to be drying up :(, I was really looking forward to having it disappear as miraculously as all the testimonials claim. I also drink 1 tbsp in a glass of water twice a day. I'm using nothing on my face not even soap, just washing with plain water as many times as possible. I used a yogurt mask once, but it seemed to worsen the situation. I live in an extremely hot, dry climate and this summer was particularly harsh. Today my baby brother said it looked like chicken skin which just killed me coz he's right.. I'm hideous! I haven't left my home in ages (I'm on a 2 month vacation, Thank God!) I'm desperate for it to clear up before the next semester of college in about a month. I'd be so grateful if anyone could suggest additional remedial measures I could take or changes in my diet, we do consume alot of spices and I've never had a flawless skin, but never a condition of this severity, otherwise I'm quite a healthy 24 yr old. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_30652 /CURES/dermatitis.rss19 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:41:44 EDT Emma from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK writes: "Hi all, thank god i found this website!!! I have perioral dermatitis i have suffered with this for about 10 years, i started with this after taking accutane for acne, i never had it before - this was about 10 years ago. Oxytetracycline has cleared up the dermatitis in the past but i have got an especially bad bout of it this time after taking accutane from the Derm for a second time, so i have been in search of other solutions. I have come accross the ACV, i have been using it for 3 days - an organic unpateurised version from the health shop, i have applied it topically 3x a day and it has worked almost immediately - reduced redness and bumpiness etc., it works better neat for me rather than diluted. I am also using calendula cream to moisturise. I am taking two tablespoons of the vinegar in a 500ml bottle of water 3x a day, i have seen a good improvement and will continue further to see what improvements i get. I have also found that a white clay powder mixed with lavender water in a paste as a face mask put on the affected areas in the evening before the topical application of the ACV really helps as well. Questions: 1. Should i not use moisturiser as i have heard that it can make the perioral dermatitis worse? - is the ___ calendula Cream OKAY to use? 2. What should i wash my face with - i am avoiding all SLS SLES etc... products and i'm using a natural glycerine soap from the homeopathic shop - any body recommend anything else? 3. From using accutane my lips are dry as hell can anybody recommend a lipsalve without petrolatum/ paraffin or any of the other nasties - i have been using calendula oil at present 4. What brand of ACV is best 5. Can anyone recommend a foundation or cosmetic line to use that wont aggrevate the dermatitis 6. Any other suggestions??" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_30677 /CURES/dermatitis.rss20 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:19:01 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Jj123 from Calgary, Alberta, Canada writes: "I have been using ACV on my face for perioral dermitis for a week (morning and night on a swab). It stings like crazy on the open skin but I am determined to stick with it. I then open a vitamin E capsule and apply the oil. Just the last couple days ago the ACV made my skin very hot and bright red all over. My reaction to it is getting stronger - now it stays hot and red for a while before it calms down. Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this? I am just wondering if I should stick it out and hope it's just what happens to some people or if I should try something else..." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACVCO_30355 /CURES/dermatitis.rss21 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:06:07 EDT Jenifer from Worcester, Ma writes: "Well i dont think anyone knows how happy I am to find alot of people who feel the same misery I do with this awful skin infection. I'm just finding out that I have had this for a long time. I have always had spots of dry skin on and off for years and when i applied cortizone ointment to it the dry skin seemed to clear up, so I never thought it was anything serious until 4 weeks ago. It started with a big patch of red dry skin on the left side of my mouth. So I went to walmart and bought some cortizone ointment since it always seemed to help in the past. I applied it for about 4 or 5 days and was not getting any better. I couldn't get in to see the derm for about a week and a half and did not want to keep going to work lookin like a freak. So I decided to go to the ER following evening to see if they could give me something to help it until I could see the derm. The ER doctor told me I had a contact dermatitis and gave me a course of oral steroids to take and said they should wipe it out in a few days. Well that was the worse thing i could of done. About 5 days later i went in the bathroom and looked in the mirror i was developing little pimples around both sides of my nose. But i never thought the steroids would be causing that because i didn't know much about them. So i continued putting the cortizone around my nose and the side of my mouth. Woke up a couple days later and had another spot of pimples on the other side of my mouth and started to freak out and called my derm to see if they could get me an emergency appointment and they told me if someone cancelled they would call me right away. I opened the phone book and called about 5 more derms and were all booking 2 months ahead so i gave up on that. The same evening when I was in the shower i lifted my head up to wash my neck and noticed i had a lump under my chin area and was really sore. I was scared at this point had no idea what was wrong with me and went back to the ER. The doctor told me it was some type of dermatits almost looked like rosacea and gave me a prescription for clindamycin an antibiotic gel to apply to the rash and it was draining from the inside thats why i had that lump. He said the best thing to do is stop taking the steroids because they are the reason why my face is covered in this mess, apply the gel and waite the few more days to see my derm and really find out whats going on. I figured atleast he didn't try and tell me he knew exactly what i had like the other idiot doctor who gave me something to only make it worse. So I started applying the gel for the next couple days and waited anxiously to go to the derm. Can't really say i noticed a difference with the gel just seemed to get worse. So finally i made it to the derm and she knew right away I had Perioral Dermatitis. It was the most greatest sense of relief just to know exactly what i had. She gave me a prescription for Tetracycline, an antibiotic. I told her how for as long as I can remember I would break out with dry skin on the sides of my nose and sides of my mouth and the cortizone ointment would heal it. Guess it just wasn't full blown like it is now and of course I wasn't taking steroids to make it worse, and said using the cortizone is why it kept coming back and never really went away. Anyways I started taking the antibiotic 4 days ago and kept applying the gel, didn't notice it helping. I started to research this dermatitis on the web and came across this website. I have been out of work for over a week and I wish i could post a picture to show why and how bad my face really looks. So I read about the ACV and coconut oil. I had some ACV in my cabinet so right away i went and put some on my POD. It burned so much but Ill do anything at this point. I called CVS and the grocery store to see if they carried coconut oil and no luck. So my boyfriend went to the health store yesterday and bought me a jar of it. LOL I wont go out of the house! And today he went back to get me some raw organic ACV because ive read on here that works best. I will start using that today. I have noticed the first few days it was really red and sore but today when I woke up the areas of my pod feel like I have super glue on my face the skin is cracking a little, very scaly, tight, and dry. Im assuming that is a sign of it healing. If anyone else has experienced this please comment back. Im so afraid to put any moisturizer on it (cetaphil) recommended by my derm., so i use the coconut oil constantly to try and hydrate it but it seems to remain really tight and dry. So that is my story for now i will comment again in a few days after using the organic ACV and see if that works any differently and hopefully takes this dryness away. I will not return to work this week either! I just cannot face anyone looking like this, it really can be damaging to ones ego. But I am so happy I found this sight and people who can relate to this awful infection. Thank you for all of your ideas and help, take care everyone." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=YOGURT_30009 /CURES/dermatitis.rss22 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:00:02 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Lkh from Vancouver, BC writes: "Hi, I have had a nasty case of perioral dermatitis (which by the way is a worthless description simply meaning rash around the mouth!) since my digestive system went out of whack with Crohn's about 2 years ago. It progressed along with my stomach issues and I cut out SLS, sugar, yeast, dairy, and gluten but with no impact on my face. After bowel surgery I thought for sure my face would clear up but nope - it got worse. The gastroenteroligists denied any stomach connection to the rash and the dermatologist said 8 weeks of antibiotics which I refused. I was on oral antibiotics in the hospital which made everything worse. I take heavy duty probiotics and although great for internal cures I saw NO improvement in my external rash. Long story short: I FINALLY was told it could be an EXTERNAL YEAST infection that would not be treated by dietary changes and that I needed to apply organic plain yogurt. I did for just a few days and the raised red flaking bumps went flat! I stopped after a few days but am going to stick with it religously for another week and see if it goes away completely. I really hope it does as this has been such a frusrtrating rash! Summary: I used organic plain yogurt on my perioral dermatitis leaving it on about 10 minutes for a few days and saw good improvement. Not completely gone, but very calmed. Question - Has anyone had long term complete success with yogurt for perioral dermatitis and if so, how long each day do you leave it on? Also, has anyone tried Manuka honey on the rash? I heard that is supposed to be excellent as well. Best wishes!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACVCO_29876 /CURES/dermatitis.rss23 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:51:16 EDT [YEA] Corin from Yucca Valley, Ca writes: "i had perioral dermatitis for 8 months and it was horible i didnt want to step a foot out my door i went to my dermatologist and they gave me all sorts of creams and antibiotics and it all made it worse so i went natural please try this cause it works so well but be pacient because it takes 3 to 4 weeks but you will notice a difference after the first week!my regime consisted of when you have the rash and small blisters dont wash your face just rinse with water then on a cotton ball put ___ ____ ___apple cider vinegar all over your face it does burn and cause redness to your face for the first few days and second i put tea tree oil on just my rash and its good for pimples too then i use pau d' arco and calendula cream mixture then i use ___ ____ ___coconut oil just a small dab works great and you can apply to your whole face its good for wrinkles and acne and it wont clog your pores and it moistureizes and you need moisture you can get all this in a health food store from what i have reserched perioral dermatitis is a yeast infection in your body so i drink ____(lacto- bactolis) and get a shampoo free of sulfates dont use anything with sulfates one more thing that is also good before you do the facial regime once a week do a steaming facial with a few drops of tea tree and you can also do organic plain yogurt masks leave on for 15 minutes well i hope this can help anyone out there that suffered with it as i did i have been free of it now for 3 months.... thanks good luck" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=RN_29798 /CURES/dermatitis.rss24 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:25:27 EDT Victoria from Toronto, Ontario Canada writes: "Hi , I am suffering from dermatitis that may have been caused by laser burn and then reaction to moisturizer and sunscreen. Im am extremely dry and have tried moisturizers and nothing works. I have attempted the medicated creams but they also look like they are hard to handle. I am totally intolerant of products and the sun as well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=HEMMORHOIDCREAM_29598 /CURES/dermatitis.rss25 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:20:56 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Therese from Phoenix, AZ writes: "I am, unfortunately, one of those poor uneducated souls who smeared Flucinode ointment (a steroid) on the dermatitis for six months daily and then stopped it cold-turkey. The area surrounding my mouth, both eyes, the bridge of my nose and my entire right cheek swelled a nearly a half inch outward within three days of stopping and has been raging ever since. In desperation for ANY type of relief, I visited this site countless times searching for an alternative treatment for perioral dermatitis and tried just about everything that was suggested: apple cider vinegar, coconut oil, green tea bags, yogurt masks, manuka honey, ice (instead of a cold shower) and diaper rash cream. I experienced the most positive results with the ACV but it completely dried out my skin and caused pain of a different caliber. My suffering has continued for a little over two weeks now but I have FINALLY stumbled upon something that is working!!!! When I looked at the corners of my swollen, itchy, red and drooping eyelids in the mirror this morning, I remembered a trick from my modeling career 25 years ago: hemorrhoidal cream smeared on the eyelids makes for a quick "eye tuck" refresher. I figured it couldn't hurt worse than anything else I've tried so . . . HALLELUJAH! I realize this treatment could lend itself as the butt of a few jokes (pun intended), but if you're as desperate as I have been, I recommend you give it a try: it shrinks tissue (dries), it moisturizes, and it addresses itching and pain. I put the cream on once this morning and didn't feel the desire to reapply until this evening, approximately 8 hours later, when the itching started up again. While I know this cream is not a cure, it certainly has given me relief throughout the day and my face looks so much better. For a long term solution or cure, my dermatologist prescribed a strong antibiotic to be taken orally for 3 to 6 months (with no guarantee that it would alleviate the dermatitis for good). I refuse to participate in this kind of experimentation. Thus, within the last two weeks, I have started flooding my system with probiotics via supplements and foods. I have cut ALL caffeine, refined sugar and alcohol from my diet as well. I am not ready to give up fruit just yet but I'm certainly working toward embracing a whole foods diet after this very painful experience. I don't have outward skin symptoms of psiorisis, but I do have psioratic arthritis. For sure, this and perioral dermatitis are chronic conditions that will not magically disappear on their own. For the record, I am an otherwise healthy, 45 year old female, post menopausal (surgical) who regularly runs marathons. I definitely want to encourage anyone reading this to hang in there: change your diet, keep or start exercising, and by all means, try the hemorrhoidal cream!"