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Hello, my name is Chere and I am a Holistic Esthetic Aromatherapist. Since I suffer from PD as well I thought I would let you know what works for my clients and myself. FIRST and formost - please consult you Dermatologist about you PD - this can be a frightening disease and unless treated correctly it can take up to a year to calm and or Cure (not really) it. I thought I would inpart things that have worked for myself and my clients.
There are a couple of things I would like to tell you to stay away from: First check you face cleansers and moisturizers if it has Sodium Laryl (Laureth) Sulfate (you don't want this anywhere on the label), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (orange)oil, or Ascorbic Acid THROW it away (the only safe form of Vitamin C for those of us that suffer from PD is Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate - and ONLY when it is at least 10th in the list of the ingredients on your facial cleanser (or product).
What will work well: Plain Greek Yogurt. You can wash you face with it (use cool water), make a mask with it (once your face has imporved you can add Honey to the Yogurt Mask). For those that are having a severe breakout: GENTLY wash your face with the yogurt DO NOT SCRUB. Rinse with cool water. Wait 20 minutes (while you are waiting get a thin towel wet it, wring out place in plastic zip-lock bag and put in refrigerator) then apply a thin mask of the yogurt, cover with you cold towel, lay down. Let mask sit at least 10 minutes (5 if this is your first time). Rinse mask off with cold water. This has worked with all my clients and is safe. Yes, I know of some moisturizers that will work safely with PD. Regulations on the website prohibit the mentioning of the product. Regardless you should notice a substantial improvement within three to 5 days. BE GENTLE - use your hands when washing your face (no sponges, wash rags etc). Chere
Yogurt
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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!
