What else can I possibly do
This is the second or third PD flare up I’ve had, I didn’t start getting this until my 20s, I’m now 25. I’ve put two and two together, that my flare ups occur when I am the most stressed in my life, which makes sense. In the past, I’ve been prescribed metronidazole cream, but that never did help. My current issue is that I do not have health insurance anymore, and cannot afford to see a doctor for antibiotics. In the past, it’s usually gone away after two weeks or so. The redness is what’s getting to me the most.
I’ve been following this page and have bought almost all the products most people recommend, but this flare up has lasted almost a month, which is the longest my PD has ever stuck around. I have tried for a few days to apply absolutely nothing, just washing with water, but it becomes too dry and itchy I can’t stand it. I’ve stopped wearing makeup and stopped my normal skin care routine, but it’s starting to spread still.
I’ve had the same skin care routine for about 2 years, the same toothpaste for 8 years, and same shampoo forever. So I know it’s not those that cause it. I think it’s stress, along with terrible humidity while wearing makeup. Either way, I guess I’m just asking if there could be aaaanything else I can do that doesn’t require a doctors visit? I am going to get Avene Cicalfate today.
I included a picture of the products I’ve tried (I stopped the hydrocortisone cream because I hear it makes it worse).
Apologies for the long post, I’m just desperate for some guidance.