Hi Michael, I ordered the Cetaphil Restoraderm on amazon and it’s the “Eczema calming” body moisturizer and body wash—-is this what you use? I want to make sure I’m using the right one! Thanks!
Since exhibiting a sudden rash on my scalp and subsequent horrible pain and tightness in my scalp and now edges of the face, I’ve been struggling with this “eczema” and have used the Dermatologist’s shampoo Ketoconazole and topical Betamethazone for itching. Not too great. I just tried the new Gold
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Gold Bond eczema formula had immediate (24 hrs) results. I don”t know if this will continue. But after months of misery, maybe a light at the end of the tunnel.
I plan on a vinegar bath.Had this skin problem for a year +.3 dermatologists. Everything as far as Mds Rx lotions just sting and burn. Even plain water !
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I was so happy when I found HoneySkin. It worked very nice for a while, then it didn’t help too much…
I noticed an improvement when I stopped washing my face with tap water, i use filtered water or chamomile tea (room temperature).
Do you have any sunscreen brands that you prefer ?
Does anyone know what essential oils and veggie oils to avoid? My hair has been shedding badly since having SD. But, I do not have it bad, mine is more mild. I have been using a Zinc shampoo and a dead sea salt shampoo. I use only oils on my face other than a green tea moisturizer, I use all natural soaps that are handmade and Phthalate free, I only use essential and Phthalate free fragrance oils mixed with jojoba oil, I use all natural make-up when I actually do use it. I can give you links to everything that I use if you would like.
Glycerin actually makes my seb derm worse. Causes warm flushing and itchiness
Best thing I’ve found is washing my face with a sulphur soap every other evening and moisturise with cerave facial moisturiser pm every night.
Dear Martin,
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
Have heard good things about sulphur soap in the past, however, have never actually made the attempt to try it myself.
As for the Cerave, have also heard great things about their formulations as well. My skin didn’t seem to agree though and personally found the comparable Cetaphil products (called Restorderm at that time - they keep changing the name) to be a better fit.
On this front, have found that local pharmacies and dermatology clinics usually carry sample sized products. Allowing people to try out a number of the options without spending a dime.
Thanks again for writing.
Hope your skin continues to improve moving forward.
All the best.
Michael,
I have very dry skin to begin with, and after I use BIOM8 my skin feels very taut and dry. Would you know why ? I thought oil would make it moist.
Could you recommend a rich facial moisturizer for me? I can’t seem to find RestoraDerm anywhere
Also, has anyone had any luck taking caprylic acid in capsule form?
Thanks.