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The first picture is after showering with lukewarm water and applying Cerave Baby Moisturizing Cream. The second picture is after about an hour or so. Does anyone else have the issue of flaring up after moisturizing? Im not sure if its that maybe the Cerave is too occlusive and trapping heat or if its a reaction to the ingredients. Im also diagnosed with Seborrheic Dermatitis but the moisturizer is malassezia safe.

Can someone recommend me a less occlusive moisturizer? Something that is fungal safe as well.

Got diagnosed back in April with Seb Derm after suspecting I had Seb Derm for the last 10 years. Experience with the Derm was pretty underwhelming. It lasted like 3 minutes and got prescribed 2% Ketoconazole and Tacrolimus. Anti fungals don’t really work on me and are very drying. Hated the Tacrolimus due to its side effect with Heat Sensitivity. Living in Florida its horrible. It was also very greasy. Stopped using it.

Its had me thinking the last couple weeks that I may also have Rosacea. I always have a red chin, nose, and cheeks. I also get little pus filled pustules on my nose and a few on my cheeks. Another thing that convinces me is that whenever I apply an Occlusive Moisturizer like Cerave I get a flare up on my face. This is what was happening with the Tacrolimus. Even though I use Malassezia safe products I still get irritated. I also developed Blepharitis this year but I have kept it controlled by using eyelid wipes every morning and taking Omega 3. All of this has led me to think maybe I have an abundance of Demodex. I grew up with the habit of never washing my face in the mornings as a teenager. Not sure why. All the excess sebum would make it a perfect breeding ground for Demodex.

Anyways I went to CVS and purchased OTC 0.5% Ivermectin Lice Treatment. Im so far 5 days in and Im a bit scared to continue and I feel like I need reassurance. Its very moisturizing and doesn’t irritate me or burn but my face is noticeably more red and I am getting a few pustules popping up. I have read that it’s supposedly normal at the beginning to be worse because of the “die off” phase. I probably would have rather tried Soolantra but I have no Insurance and can’t afford it. Im going to stick with it and hopefully I see improvement.

Does anyone have success stories or experience with Ivermectin/Soolantra? As well as any future advice to dealing with this. Thank you

Did anyone else develop flakes and Seb Derm symptoms on their ears after getting them pierced? I’ve had them pierced for 2+ years. I used to not have this issue before my earrings. I got pierced at a professional tattoo shop and the earrings material is Titanium F-136 implant grade. Its a constant cycle of scratching them and prying out flakes. Both yellow and white flakes. Behind the ears as well.

For me it would be the Super Aguri sa06 from 2006. Only did 7 races but I love the livery and the aggressive regulations from this period.

Every time I shower or cleanse my face then moisturize my face gets inflamed! At first I thought it was the temperature of the water but it happens when I use colder water. It definitely is worse with warmer water. I don’t understand if this is a symptom of Seb Derm or maybe Rosacea? I was only diagnosed with Seb Derm. It then calms down a bit after an hour or so but I still have underlying redness and inflammation. My skin is also constantly oily. I’ve implemented using a bit of Squalane oil with my moisturizer but honestly don’t see much improvements but this was happening before using it. I get this everyday and Im scared that its just damaging my barrier over and over and making me hypersensitive but I don’t know what to do to not get this reaction.

I am so tired of dealing with my skin. I have no idea what Im doing anymore. I just want normal skin. I have no motivation to leave the house or hang out with friends because of how self conscious I am about my skin. My skin doesn’t necessarily feel super dry but it is constantly red and inflamed especially after cleansing and moisturizing. Im tired of trying different products and spending money. I don’t know if its a damaged skin barrier or an inflammatory condition. My skin has uneven texture and looks so rough. I don’t know if I should try taking some supplements to reduce inflammation. I spent many of my teen years washing my face with really hot water in the shower and I feel like I’ve permanently damaged my skin. If anyone has ideas or suggestions I would appreciate it. Im really scared to try a lot of products because my skin is just so reactive

Why does my face/T zone turn red like this every time I cleanse and moisturize? I don’t use hot water and I use Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser and Cerave Moisturizing Cream. I just ordered some Squalane Oil to add to my moisturizer so hoping that helps. The redness then goes down after about an hour but I constantly have a red hue on my nose, chin, and cheeks.

Got diagnosed back in March but have been dealing with symptoms for the last 10 years. This is one of the most confusing conditions to deal with because I feel like everyone has a different story on how they developed it and what symptoms they deal with. As well as what works for them. I personally think I developed it from years of taking really hot showers and damaging my skin barrier in my teen years. As well as hours and hours being in the sun without UV protection. I have tried Antifungals on the face and honestly haven’t had improvement which makes me further assume that this is all caused by a damaged skin barrier and me using Antifungals is just further damaging it. I don’t get much flakes on the face other than side of the nose,eyebrows, and chin/beard area. The redness on my face that you see here is after showering/cleansing/moisturizing. It then calms down after about an hour or so but I never have a constant flare up on my face like others do. My skin is just very reactive to everything. So I ask the community. What has helped you in calming and nourishing the skin barrier? I really am looking to try Squalane Oil. I’ve heard success stories of people being able to manage symptoms just from healing the barrier. Any advice is appreciated! Thank you!