Sometimes the answer for perioral dermatitis comes not from adding a remedy to your natural treatment plan but by subtracting remedies or other substances from your treatment plan or daily routine.
Many who suffer with perioral dermatitis find that avoiding certain additives in health and beauty products is the solution to the problem. These additives may not even be used near the site of the perioral dermatitis, but still abstaining from them will often cure perioral dermatitis. For example, sometimes a change in shampoo will help the rash around the face.
SLS - SLS (Sodium Laureth Sulphate) is in most shampoos found in typical grocery stores and drug stores. You may need to go to a health food store to find an SLS free shampoo. Read the ingredients on shampoos sold in health food stores as well. Sometimes they are not really all that healthy! ...
Sometimes the answer for perioral dermatitis comes not from adding a remedy to your natural treatment plan but by subtracting remedies or other substances from your treatment plan or daily routine.
Many who suffer with perioral dermatitis find that avoiding certain additives in health and beauty products is the solution to the problem. These additives may not even be used near the site of the perioral dermatitis, but still abstaining from them will often cure perioral dermatitis. For example, sometimes a change in shampoo will help the rash around the face.
SLS - SLS (Sodium Laureth Sulphate) is in most shampoos found in typical grocery stores and drug stores. You may need to go to a health food store to find an SLS free shampoo. Read the ingredients on shampoos sold in health food stores as well. Sometimes they are not really all that healthy!
Another option is to clean your hair without shampoo. Plenty of people find that they can use diluted vinegar, baking soda, or borax instead of shampoo with excellent results. See this page for many creative ideas!
Most toothpastes also contain SLS. Again, check your health food store for another option, or try something simple to wash your teeth like baking soda.
In addition to SLS, most toothpastes also contain fluoride, another irritant for those with perioral dermatitis. Fluoride is in most city water supplies. Not all (or even most) water filtering systems remove fluoride from water, so if you decide to purchase a water filter, do look for one that does filter out fluoride.
Unfortunately, for those who are sensitive, perioral dermatitis can be caused or aggravated by make up, including nail polish. Look for natural make up alternatives, mineral make ups, make your own make ups, or consider going "all-natural," at least for a time to see if this helps you.
Many common body care products can cause or irritate perioral dermatitis. Lotions, lip balms, face cleaners, etc can all culprits. Avoid products that contain petroleum products, chemicals you cannot pronounce, long lists of ingredients etc. Did you know that Earth Clinic has a natural Beauty section? See this page for chemical free body care ideas.
Even some natural remedies can aggravate perioral dermatitis. While castor oil is a help to many with dermatitis, it makes dermatitis worse for others. The same is true for coconut oil. Always try new products, even all natural ones, on a small area of skin to make sure that it suits you.
You may need to keep a food diary to see if there is a connection between certain foods and your skin outbreaks. Even foods that are healthy can be a problem for some people. If you have chronic skin problems, you may need to make some significant dietary changes. Eating less processed foods, white flour and sugar would be the first place to start. Eat more whole foods, fruits and vegetables. Still, there are healthy foods that may be a problem for some. Strawberries, cinnamon, black tea, wine and beer are among foods that could trigger an outbreak.
Have you figured out what triggers your perioral dermatitis? What do you need to avoid? Let us know! Continue reading to see connections others have made about certain products, chemicals and foods and their perioral dermatitis.
