http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/dermatitis4.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/dermatitis4.rss Natural Cures for Dermatitis from the Earth Clinic Community. Mon, 13 Feb 12 00:49:15 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=RN_72652 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss1 Mon, 30 Jan 12 16:56:51 -0600 Erica from Mclean, Va writes: "Hi. I looked through your site for cures on dermatitis but everyone seems to talk about POD or PD. I think my case of dermatitis is different. I don't have any red flaky patches on my face or anywhere on my body. I just itch like crazy. My docs said there is no cure and the only thing I can do is take an Allegra daily and a Benadryl at night. It works, but I don't want to be on either of these medicines everyday for the rest of my life. I know it has to be a natural cure somewhere. Do you gave ant suggestions? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=AVOID_71037 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss2 Tue, 10 Jan 12 21:57:14 -0600 Anne from Phil., Cebu writes: "I tried probiotics, antibiotics and yogurt in the face but it doesn't have any immediate effects. I avoided sls in any products that I used. It works. It really helps to lessen the pd. Maybe because of the consistent use of hypo allergenic products that I used I get the results gradually. Hope it will work for the better. I'll keep track of you guys for the betterment of this endeavour. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_70636 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss3 Thu, 05 Jan 12 22:10:09 -0600 Kiki from Winnipeg, Mb writes: "I would like to thank everyone who posted, I have had POD for a few years now and I have gotten steroids and creams for doctors and nothing has worked. I am using cortisone cream and it has made it worse and spread to the rest of my face. I have bought ACV and I am going to try putting it directly on the rash as well as ingesting it. Hopefully this works. I am so glad that I found this site as my mother told me to go back to the dermatologist. From what everyone has said I no longer feel alone in thinking that those doctors have no idea what they are talking about. Everything that I have tried from them has made it worse. It is frustrating that these people go to school for this and it seems that they have "screwed" a few people over with their prescriptions. Anways enough with my rant, I am going to try this and hopefully it works and if not there are lots of great suggestions here! Thanks to everyone! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=LJ_70500 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss4 Wed, 04 Jan 12 10:37:24 -0600 [YEA] Kate from Boston, Mass writes: "Hello, I've had p/o dermatitis for about five years now, the only thing other than prescription that has worked for me is fresh squeezed lemon juice, it takes just as long as the prescription "ery" pads but works just the same. I use it twice a day all over my face w/ a cotton ball and have been free of my dermatitis and eczema for over a year. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=CHLORINE_70242 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss5 Fri, 30 Dec 11 20:59:40 -0600 [YEA] Andream7878 from Knoxville, Tn writes: "I found that chlorine helped- at least that is my best guess- as it was the hot-tub that cleared it up. I know it sounds strange, but mine went away within a month or so just by immersing the lower part of my face into the hot tub each day (sometimes every other day)... I had the POD for a few months- much to my embarrassment and had previously tried the ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar- organic) treatment, externally and internally, as well as eliminating as much of the SLS (Sodium Laurel Sulfates) from use as possible. Perhaps I just didn't get quick enough results, so when I noticed sitting in the hot-tub one time had such a profound effect (when I woke up the next day the whole area had flaked up and revealed improved skin when flakes removed), I just kept doing it. Now, it is completely gone... and the red area where the rash was, is starting to disappear as well. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=BRMTYD_69181 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss6 Wed, 14 Dec 11 22:13:47 -0600 [YEA] Caitlin from Stanfordville, Ny writes: "So I tried: probiotics, biotin in high doses, Apple Cider Vinegar internally and topically, coconut oil, tea tree oil, lavender oil, natural yeast treatments and the thing I found to work best is a combination of herbs found in a tincture- Milk Thistle, Yellow Dock. I am now taking milk thistle, yellow dock and burdock root (also in the above tincture) and I am like a new woman! These herbs have been described to me as "blood cleaners" and are all used for liver health. I looked like a dermatology pamphlet and now my skin is nearly flawless. Nothing else worked like this. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=DC_68360 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss7 Sat, 03 Dec 11 16:26:32 -0600 [YEA] Martin from Melbourne, Vic writes: "I stumbled across this page as I was also looking for natural remedies for dermatitis as an alternative to the mometesone furoate that I've been applying for years. What I immediately noticed is that everyone talks about how to control the symptoms, but none of you seem to delve into why it is that you have this condition. I was much the same for many years, as GPs and dermatologists all just kept prescribing corticosteroids and telling me that I will have this the rest of my life, and the best I could do was manage it. It wasn't until I decided this wasn't acceptable, and did my own research and testing. What I found was that if I overindulged for a series of days, i.e., ate heaps of sweets, junk food and drank alcohol, I would flare up more the usual. I suspected dairy was my issue, so eliminated it from my diet. Lo and behold, no more dermatitis! I then went to a naturopath who specialises in digestion, and she informed me I had leaky gut and put me on a gut repair program. I also did an igE blood test which tested me against 99 different foods. The results showed I had a strong dairy allergy, followed by yeast, and a few other mild ones. For 6 months I followed a strict elimination diet, and I didn't have a single breakout. I also slimmed down as I was always prone to bloating as a result of the intolerances. Since then I do lapse occasionally as I suffer from a sweet tooth! And when I do flare up (it takes weeks now to show, instead of days as before) I've been using the mometesone. I wish to stop all together, as I suspect it has affected my fertility - that's a whole other story! Anyway, I want to share my story, as the more I learn about digestive issues and related intolerances the more I'm fascinated to learn how many effects can be related. P. S. I also stop snoring if I eliminate the foods I'm intolerant to, which my wife enjoys most of all! :) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=CONTACT_66511 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss8 Sun, 06 Nov 11 00:35:40 -0500 Donnalsm from Subang, Selangor, Malaysia writes: "I have an ongoing problem with contact dermatitis for a number of years now. When prescribed medicine doesn't work, the best remedy for relieving my eczema symptoms so far would be: 1. Use pH balanced products for washing. i.e. shampoo, body wash, household cleaning agents and such. - try organic soaps or castille soaps. these are made of chemical free, all natural ingredients. 2. Avoid using products with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate which can cause skin irritation. - check product contents on the label before you buy soaps, shampoos, detergents, etc. 3. Avoid washing the affected area too often. - washing too often will cause your skin to lose its natural moisture. Dry skin will crack easily and can become sore and itchy. so, seriously reduce the frequency of washing your affected skin. - I have tried using rubber and latex (surgical type) gloves, but it made my skin worse. It might had something to do with the layer of powder lined inside the gloves which irritates my skin. 4. Keep your skin moisturized at all times. - I use pH5 Handcreme by Eucerin which contains enzymes that help to repair dry and damaged skin cells. 5. Higher amount of non-acidic Vitamin C. - a daily intake of high strength 1000mg tabs of acid free vitamin C . Any brand is fine, as long as the base ingredient is CALCIUM ASCORBATE and not Ascorbic Acid. - this has helped my skin to recover very quickly from cracks and flare ups before they could get any worse. That's about it. Hope you'll find this information useful. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACVCC_66122 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss9 Sat, 29 Oct 11 20:22:43 -0500 [YEA] Sally from Perth, Wa Australia writes: "I'm in my early 30's and always had clear skin, much to my shock after several months on lots of antibiotics(had a severe pneumonia), I broke out with a rash around my mouth, just under my bipap mask which I wear 24/7. Anyway went to dr, told it was dermatitis and was prescribed topical steroids which I took for 10 days like everyone else it made it worse. Thankfully I found this site stopped the steroids (however I am on a low dose orally which I need for my breathing), and started the apple cider, which did give me relief. I used it topically twice a day, drank it twice a day and I started taking a probiotic. Within 10 days it was better then what it was, but my face was still very red and dry, I tried coconut oil, then I tried paw paw ointment and both made me break out. So I had read on here that calendular ointment was really good as its antifungal, antiviral antibacterial and anti inflammatory. I decided to stop using the ACV topically and I bought the pure calendula ointment and to my surprise 24 hrs later I could see a improvement, 10 days later it is nearly all gone. I put it on very regularly(every 60-90 min if I remember)and it really soothes the skin etc Things might have cleared up if I had used the mother ACV but I couldn't get any in stock at the time, also having a mask over my dermatitis did not help as I never got any fresh air on it. However if you don't get perfect results with the ACV I recommend the calendula ointment, thank you to whoever posted that initially, it has really helped :) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=MR_64892 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss10 Mon, 10 Oct 11 22:42:25 -0500 [YEA] John from Westlake, Oh writes: "After much trial and error I have found that the most simple is the most effective in treating this frustrating and annoying condition. I take probiotics 2x a day, plus Vitamin A and E and C. I don't use soap or lotion on it. I wash the area with water. I use Squiggle toothpaste. ( a little pricey, but let's be real, no amount is too much to spend to get rid of this right? ) The most effective change that I made was to stop chewing any kind of gum. I have been rash and itch free for a month now. Oh and don't touch your face! I hope this helps and I want to thank everyone who posts on this sight. So helpful!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=MR_64699 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss11 Fri, 07 Oct 11 10:33:32 -0500 Becca from Nashville, Tn writes: "my first outbreak of pd was 6 years ago, on the sides of my nose. at that time, i had no idea what it was. it took 3 months to go away, with no treatment. now, after finally being diagnosed by a dermatolist a month ago, i know that i have pd. when my most recent outbreak occurred, i began reading your blogs on this forum. i have to say it was quite discouraging.... the remedies would work for some and not for others..... i spent all my free time reading and researching different possible causes of pd. the one that made the most sense to me, was the link between pd and overgrowth of candida in the body. (since my pd felt itchy and raw like a yeast infection). i began to cut out all sugar from my diet. all dairy.... all breads.... all sweet fruits. basically i eat chicken breast, fish, nuts and veggies. nothing fried. then i started taking a probiotic.... (get a high quality one that contains acydophilus. ) i also started taking biotin everyday. i tried some of the recommendations on here, like acv. the only thing that did for me was irritate and burn my skin. took it a week to start looking somewhat normal color again. so personally, i wouldn't recommend doing that one. i kept reading and researching and found a blog from a guy who suffered from pd. he said the only thing that cleared his pd up was an antifungal lotion. i was willing to try anything at this point, as i was almost three weeks into the outbreak! and miserable!!! i went to the drug store and bought some lamisil and began applying it twice a day... liberally. i've been using it now for about 5 days. my pd is almost completely gone! maybe it's the anitfungal lotion.... maybe the diet finally started working.... maybe it's the supplements.... or maybe i just landed on the miracle combination! for those of you who suffer with pd, i'm so sorry that anyone has to go through this. it's such a stubborn unresponsive condition. but my pd definitely responded in a very positive way to this treatment: candida free diet probiotics biotin antifungal lotion hope this helps someone! stay positive! :)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=OPT_64247 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss12 Thu, 29 Sep 11 10:27:51 -0500 [YEA] Lori from Newport, Ri writes: "This has always been my standby for quick relief of contact dermatitis, especially those lttle bumps on the face: Using a mortar and pestle, grind plain old fashioned oats to a fine powder; Mix with enough very warm filterd water to form a paste and apply gently to damp skin that has been washed in a mild fragrance -free cleanser. (Apply after rinsing). Let dry for about a half an hour. Rinse with tepid then cool water and pat dry. Use a mild moisturizer only around eyes and lip balm. At bedtime, rinse with warm then cool water and apply light, fragrance-free moisturizer. Never use a facecloth and soap on face or dry with a towel that has had fabric softener added. Good luck. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_63777 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss13 Thu, 22 Sep 11 16:26:18 -0500 Neels from Charlotte, Nc writes: "Hi all, I have been dealing with PD for 3 months now (Not nearly as long as some of you, I was so sorry to hear that some of you have been dealing for so long. ) My story sounds similar to many of you... Thought it was acne, went to a dermatologist and was perscribed Metronidazole and Protopic. I used both for about a week and didn't see any improvement, however the PD didn't seem to get worse either. I found this blog and have started to use the ACV (ingesting & topically), yogurt and acidophilus (it's been two days). I have also eliminated products that contain SLS. I would like to say that I think the PD is improving, but that could all just be in my head too. My question is... How much of the ACV should you drink? How often? How often should you apply the ACV topically? When should you apply the yogurt? Immediately after the ACV? How often? I have stopped using the Metronidazole, was that a good idea? Should I use it again in conjunction with the natural items? Finally... When should I expect to see dramatic results (i. E. Feeling like I can go out in public with out a bunch of red spots all over my face)? Any advice/suggestions would be a great help! I appreciate what I've read so far and look forward to being PD free soon! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_61458 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss14 Wed, 17 Aug 11 18:58:18 -0500 Patrice04 from Corona, Ca/usa writes: "I am taking Apple Cider Vinegar for dermatitis. My question is, do I have to stop taking it two days a week as Ted suggested? If so, can I still keep cleaning my body with it on the two resting days? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=RN_61307 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss15 Mon, 15 Aug 11 20:15:45 -0500 Ron from Covina, Usa writes: "I was diagnosed last week and since then it is so bad, I'm very scared, I own a company and my job is the sales, I cannot go out, My face is like a monster, I'm on Minocycline and also MetroCream.... Is this the right thing I should be doing? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_61093 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss16 Fri, 12 Aug 11 00:01:43 -0500 [WORKED TEMPORARILY] Mmcgraw from Hamilton, Ontario writes: "I think I may have spoken too soon. My face was completely clear of the POD on sunday after a week of using the ACV and now it is back- not as bad but still very red and dry. I started right back up with the ACV but diluted. I stopped using the ACV for maybe 2 days after my skin was normal, do I still need to use it even after my skin is clear? Or has my skin become immune to the vinegar? Has anyone had this happen to them? Also I'm using virgin olive oil after I put on the ACV to moisturize now, I hope this doesn't complicate things anymore.. I was so relieved and happy and now its back again. Ugh! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_60830 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss17 Mon, 08 Aug 11 10:26:34 -0500 [YEA] Mmcgraw from Hamilton, Ontario writes: "This website essentially saved my life! I was at the end of my rope after having the worst outbreak of my entire life the other week! I have had POD for 10 years and I am only 23. My family doctor would say it was Eczema and prescribe me steroids or vitamins. It has taken a very emotional toll on myself and confidence. My boyfriend always said it never bothered him but it always has bothered me. I would have dry red skin on my chin and above my lip. Recently after seeing a different doctor he prescribed me metrogel and doxycycline then the POD spread to my cheeks, nose, chin.. Basically all around my mouth and cheeks. I then went off of the prescribed medicine and only used vaseline, which helped a bit. I decided to try a new cleanser without SLS (which I think may be the trigger) then I goofed up and put moisturizer on after washing my face. The next day I woke up to the worst outbreak of my entire life! I had risen bumps, red sores and tiny pimples all over! I did some research and found this site! So ran out and bought some ACV.. Even though my friends and family thought I was crazy that it would only make it worse. It was like a miracle! My skin was almost 90% better after two days! I had big sores and bleeding and after 2 days they were healed! I put on the ACV in the morning and at night. It hurt like a bugger! But I figured that was because of the open sores, well it still stings and I have no cuts, it almost hurts more now actually! Not sure why? I also drink the ACV Now I am just waiting for a little bit of the pinkness to go away and then it will be all better! The only issue I have now is the flaking. I still get the flaking really bad and have been putting on vaseline to keep it somewhat moist. Does anyone know of a moisturizer that I can use? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=NM_60584 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss18 Thu, 04 Aug 11 11:24:34 -0500 Shahin25 from Chicago, Illinois, Usa writes: "Any makeup suggestions for PD? My friends have suggested Lush products any suggestions? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_60627 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss19 Thu, 04 Aug 11 23:26:53 -0500 Shahin25 from Chicago, Illinois, Usa writes: "I have had PD for 6 going on 7 months now. I was on the ZNP Bar and Topicort for 3 and a half month. I stopped doing anything then my face got worse. Then I went back to the derm and he gave me Desonide 0.05% I used it for 2 or 3 weeks (can't remember) then I did research and realized how horrible steroids were for my face. I went off everything completely. I started using Virgin Coconut Oil for 2 weeks which made my face look better but I need something more radical. I began taking ACV 3x a day in 8oz of water, 2 capsules of probotic (acidiphilous), 1 EFA (essential fatty acids-omega 3s, 6s, & 9s), and applying ACV topically twice a day. I started the ACV diluted then a week ago I began undiluting it. It has now been 4 weeks my face looks much better, but it still is really noticeable. A week ago I started using raw honey and it has greatly reduced the redness, but the papsules on my chin are still there and you can still see the PD. It is really bad near my nose, it is a crusty redness. It does look better, but it seems everyone gets relief within 2 weeks. I'm scared it is not working or I am doing too many things. I think I will stop taking the EFA's. I bought Biotin and will start taking it. I also bought some manuka honey. I am going to stop putting ACV on my face when I start using using the honey. I intend to keep it on all day long as well as through the night. I will continue taking the ACV 3x a day. I also bought SLS free toothpast and will see if that will help. Can any advice me. Should I stay with the manuka honey and ACV, but dilute it again? I am worried that doing all this is hurting me not helping. The PD is under my eyes, above my eyelids, on my forehead, on my nose the sides, all around my mouth, and of course on chin I have papsules everywhere. I look like a clown. It looks better, but still it doesn't look as it is close to going away. It just seems extremely stubborn and I don't know if I should give it more time or what. I go back to school in 2 weeks and I am losing hope. I really don't want to go back with my clown face. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=RN_60429 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss20 Tue, 02 Aug 11 01:36:26 -0500 Shahin25 from Chicago, Illinois, Usa writes: "Have pinkness around my mouth due to PD I am trying to minimize it. It was really red & is getting better, but are there any remedies that work especially well for helping all the redness & pinkness disappear until my true skin color appears? I am extremely pale so it has been hard to get to my natural color. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=TED_59977 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss21 Sun, 24 Jul 11 13:51:21 -0500 Dee from League City, Texas, Usa writes: "I'm wanting to try Ted's Remedy for dermatitis using borax internally and externally, but it doesn't say how long I should use the borax. Is it just a one time dose or should I use it longer? Any help with this will be much appreciated... Thank you, Dee " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACVEC_59007 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss22 Wed, 06 Jul 11 10:41:44 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Earthgirl from Brisbane, Qld, Australia writes: "I have suffered with dermatitis in various places on an off for years. It seems to be more common in the cooler months for me. Currently I have an outbreak on my lower abdomen. I am using ACV dabbed on to the area, followed by Eczema & Psoriasis Cream by Moogoo (all natural ingredients). The cream feels soothing & cool, and keeps the skin from drying out. It has only been a couple of days but it's definitely improving. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACVYDRC_58374 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss23 Fri, 24 Jun 11 14:11:30 -0500 [YEA] Sunnymummy from Seattle, Wa writes: "My daughter had a bad case of PD about a year ago. I think hers was brought on by stress because it was right around the same time she broke her toe (she was 6). So I looked on this site desperate for answers after 1. Our idiot doctor told us to use hydrocortisone cream which instantly made it 100% WORSE and 2. A dermatologist told me that the only cure is steriods which I did not want to put on my 6 year old. So I started first with the ACV. I put undiluted ACV on a paper towel and held it on the effected area for a few seconds and then would remove it and blow on the skin because it would burn quite badly. My daughter was a trooper and although she would cry when it was time to do it she would let me do it anyway. So I would use the ACV 2X daily and it dried the pustules within a few hours. However the dryness and redness got worse so I added the yogurt. I bought plain yogurt and put it on her face 2X daily for one day and although it gave her relief and was soothing it made the rash worse again. So I stopped the yogurt and added the diaper rash cream. I used the Butt Paste on her face 4X a day or more and still used the ACV on her 2x a day and after a few weeks it was totally gone!!! I was amazed, as was she, and I am SOOO glad I came here where all three remedies were suggested. Thank you SO much! We have also used ACV to treat my other daughters horrible athletes foot, the bananas for warts remedy, and this one and so far nothing but wonderful results! Thank you EARTHCLINIC! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=ACV_58263 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss24 Wed, 22 Jun 11 21:25:19 -0500 [YEA] Kc from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "I diagnosed myself with PD after a discouraging appointment with my dermatologist who gave me hyrdocortisone which would work for one day then my PD would come back (and charged me $75-140 a visit w/ health insurance). It started as a small area close to my lower lip and had spread to my entire lower lip and sides of mouth skin area. I really started freaking out and began my search online. I read tons of the posts here about apple cider vinegar and decided to give it a chance before I went back to the derm. I started taking probiotics (acidophilus included) and the ACV (topically and ingested). And it worked!!! My PD is ALL gone, I can't believe it and am soo happy. I really didn't think it was gonna work as well as it did. At first, I put the ACV straight on my skin (twice a day) and it stung, bad! But I liked it because I thought it meant it was worked. The tiny bumps disappeared quickly but the redness got worse. I think it got worse though because I was burning my skin with the ACV. So then I started diluting the ACV to about 1part ACV and 3-5parts water. REDNESS GONE! The whole process did make my skin dry and flaky so I used pure aloe vera (from the plant) which worked ok. After about a week with only dry flaky skin around my mouth I used a little bit of my cerave face moisturizer and it solved my dry skin problem. I use the diluted ACV soultion once a day or every other day ( for fear that it will come back) and don't use any moisturizer around my mouth. I'm sooo happy!!! Thanks everyone for your posts! You're the reason I'm posting right now, to let you know that your comments aren't falling on deaf ears!! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/dermatitis.html&name=AB_58162 /CURES/dermatitis4.rss25 Mon, 20 Jun 11 23:23:03 -0500 [YEA] Lisa from Miami, Fl writes: "I have had PD for over 10 years now. The only prescription medicine that ever worked for me was the minocylline. It completely took it off. However, it will return and it is pretty expensive and most insurance companies have a hard time approving it for patients. Everything else that I have been told - stay away from fatty foods, flouride, sls products - has not worked at all and ACV w/green tea only slightly minimized it but caused itching. I have it pretty severe and I am really frustrated with it. I look at this site every so often and I finally took the advice of the gentleman who recommended acidophilus. He, however, removed flouride and sls products - I did not. I have maintained the same diet and I quickly felt results with the acidophilus pill. However, I also suffer from occasional alopecia so I picked up a bottle of Biotin. I take one of each daily around noon as I also suffer from hypothyroidism and you cant really mix the medication for that with anything else for about 4 hours or so to be safe it doesnt stop the synthroid from working. I never write on these websites but this time I had to tell anyone who will listen and who suffers from PD that with me taking one pill of each acidophilus and biotin daily I must tell you that my PD has drastically been reduced. The biotin has also improved my facial skin that I dont need makeup anymore. I totally love my skin now and I am not embarrased anymore. I hated living my life with redness around my nose and mouth and noticed that it would worsen when I ovulated and the week before my menstrual cycle. (I know too much information but I think it is important to know because these are the times the flare ups would occur the worse and I have never read where anyone ever mentioned that. ) I have pink now... Pink - slight pink and hope that as I continue taking the vitamins it will slowly go away. Now, I must admit one thing, I dont know if it is the acidophilus or the biotin that is working these wonders but I did read the following on webmd for biotin deficiency symptoms: "Symptoms of deficiency include thinning of the hair (often with loss of hair color), and red scaly rash around the eyes, nose, and mouth." http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-313-BIOTIN.aspx?activeIngredientId=313&activeIngredientName=BIOTIN&source=2&tabno=2 Does this sound familiar to anyone????? Isnt if amazing that after all the dermatologists we have visited, nobody has mentioned a possible biotin deficiency???? I have seen 3 different dermatologists and they all seem to blame it on the flouride and sls but will not confirm. Yet we trust them and do whatever it is they tell us to do. Flouride free toothpaste is not too cheap and sls free products arent either, yet we do it because nobody but us understands what it is like to live with this horrible redness in our face! Gosh it makes me so mad that all it took was some simple vitamins to rid myself of this PD that was harming my self esteem and ruining my pictures because of the redness. It only gets worse in extreme hot and cold weather too! If you suffer from PD and have tried everything like I have and have had no success, please give the acidophillus and biotin a shot. It cant hurt. I bought them right off the target pharmacy dept.... And to the people who recommended Acidophilus - THANK YOU. "