Moving from scalp to my forehead and down
Hey all, I've been dealing with some form of dermatitis of the scalp for probably 6-7 years now. Managed ok with Phillip Kingsley no colour/no scent shampoo and conditioner (nizoral did work, but maybe not as well) and elocon lotion prescribed by my GP, bit of a pain as I have quite thick and wavy hair so not being able to use product has been annoying but I've gotten used to it.
Around 3-4 years ago I started to experience what has now been diagnosed with chronic idiopathic urticaria aka random hives. I've been trialling the usage of xolair which seems to be working so far on keeping the random breakout of hives out, alongside traditional antihistamine tablets.
However about a year ago, I experienced my first face flare up of what I believe is seb derm, and my dermatologist thought so too. It hasn't presented with my flakiness, but definitely the inflammation and redness. He prescribed Elidel cream alongside nizoral applied to the forehead as well, which sort of works, but not amazingly so.
This has now combined with persistent styes and chalazions around my eyes, which is becoming extremely challenging.
I have stopped all skincare as it seemed to just make things more inflamed and angry. I was using dermaveen and QV products. Doesn't feel like a good long term solution.
This picture is today, after another flare up. I have seeked out some alternative approaches and discovering the subreddit.
I have applied my first round of MCT C8 oil after a light cleanser from Cera Ve. I'm excited and hopeful this works, so far my skin feels quite soothed and relieved🤞🤞🤞
I am curious regarding safe cleansers and moisturisers. I was thinking of going for the Bioderma Sensibio Gel Cleanser and Bioderma Sebium Hydra Moisturiser. But would love to get any opinions? I am in Australia so it may affect what I have access to.
I would also love your opinions, do you think what I have is seb derm?