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[okiedokie123]

I'm a little stuck. I went to the derm today and they said I have seborrheic dermatitis (excessive, flaky skin) on top of my perioral dermatitis which is currently in remission! They say not to use any cleansers for perioral dermatitis while I've read you can use cleansers for seborrheic dermatitis. I have also seen that you cannot moisturize for perioral dermatitis while you can/cannot for seborrheic dermatitis. Which is right and which is wrong? It's kind of tricky for me.

So far I was prescribed an oral antifungal Diflucan, Allegra for itching and allergic esophagitis, and Finacea for the PIH although it's located on the perioral dermatitis which may aggravate it. Anyone have ideas? Are there any one-size-fits-all remedies like ACV? (Derm said not to use this because he says it doesn't work lol)

[Green Gables]

I'm a little stuck. I went to the derm today and they said I have seborrheic dermatitis (excessive, flaky skin) on top of my perioral dermatitis which is currently in remission! They say not to use any cleansers for perioral dermatitis while I've read you can use cleansers for seborrheic dermatitis. I have also seen that you cannot moisturize for perioral dermatitis while you can/cannot for seborrheic dermatitis. Which is right and which is wrong? It's kind of tricky for me.

So far I was prescribed an oral antifungal Diflucan, Allegra for itching and allergic esophagitis, and Finacea for the PIH although it's located on the perioral dermatitis which may aggravate it. Anyone have ideas? Are there any one-size-fits-all remedies like ACV? (Derm said not to use this because he says it doesn't work lol)

If you have true perioral dermatitis, you do not need a product for that, you just need to stop using toothpastes and mouthwashes with sulfates and fluoride. Squigle is a good brand.

You do not need to worry about not moisturizing for perioral or anything like that. Not sure where you got your info from. Perioral dermatitis is almost always caused by a sensitivity to sulfates, fluoride, and sometimes flavor extracts (most common offenders are cinnamon and peppermint) used in toothpaste or mouthwash. Your mouth is a very absorbent, sensitive area.

Edited by Green Gables, 30 August 2012 - 02:37 PM.

[okiedokie123]

I'm a little stuck. I went to the derm today and they said I have seborrheic dermatitis (excessive, flaky skin) on top of my perioral dermatitis which is currently in remission! They say not to use any cleansers for perioral dermatitis while I've read you can use cleansers for seborrheic dermatitis. I have also seen that you cannot moisturize for perioral dermatitis while you can/cannot for seborrheic dermatitis. Which is right and which is wrong? It's kind of tricky for me.

So far I was prescribed an oral antifungal Diflucan, Allegra for itching and allergic esophagitis, and Finacea for the PIH although it's located on the perioral dermatitis which may aggravate it. Anyone have ideas? Are there any one-size-fits-all remedies like ACV? (Derm said not to use this because he says it doesn't work lol)

If you have true perioral dermatitis, you do not need a product for that, you just need to stop using toothpastes and mouthwashes with sulfates and fluoride. Squigle is a good brand.

You do not need to worry about not moisturizing for perioral or anything like that. Not sure where you got your info from. Perioral dermatitis is almost always caused by a sensitivity to sulfates, fluoride, and sometimes flavor extracts (most common offenders are cinnamon and peppermint) used in toothpaste or mouthwash. Your mouth is a very absorbent, sensitive area.

Thanks Green Gables. I have stopped using mouthwashes and toothpastes with fluoride and sulfates...long ago! And I do use Squigles. Maybe it's the fluoride in my water. I don't think it's anything else but I hope it remains in remission.