Reddit mentions: The best eczema & psoriasis care products

-pixi nourshing balm oil cleanser Take off with warm baby wash cloth (microfiber, 10 pk $5 walmart)

• botanical all bright 3-in-1 micellar cleansing solution$6.99 Walgreens. Works better than Garnier pink cap, gets everything off in one swipe, it’s amazing. Seriously. And moisturizing.
  
• la Roche posay toleraine purifying foaming face wash helps clear out the gunk, great ph neutral and helps dehydrated skin. Both my SO and I used this and were amazed what it did to our skin in 2 weeks time.
  
• cosrx 96 snail mucin (hydrating HA type serum)
  
• dr. jart ceramedin liquid a very moisturizing “toner” in a sense, it helps repair the moisture barrier and i love how my skin looks when i use this stuff. I also use it on wounds to help them heal faster.
  
• hada labo premium solution and hada labo premium milky lotion 2 step system. Use this for very dry days.
  
• drunk elephant frambroos serum will wake up with brand new skin everyday
  
• dr jart ceramidin cream As an all over layer once your done with these.
  -dr Dennis gross alpha beta exfoliating moisturizer a wonderful emollient moisturizer that wakes you up with brand new skin, think of it as a more moisturizer DE frambroos, that you can use on the days you don’t use DE frambroos to get moisture and exfoliating and plumping properties. It’s wonderful.
  
• ole Hendrickson banana bright eye cream wonderfully hydrating and also brightening under makeup as well, but can still be used at night. Plumps fine lines.
  
• organic jojoba oil dab over face and around eyes, over eyelashes, eyebrows. Jojoba oil soaks into the epidermis bc it is the same size if not smaller than our pore size (compared to all these other oils like rose hip, squalene, Marula, etc)
  
• organic grapeseed oil, one of the highest in oleic and linoleic acid, resveratol, omega 3, omega 6, vitamin E. Don’t use too much. jojoba, grapeseed, emu oil are my favorite. Emu helps anything put over or under cross the phosopholipid barrier and cross deeper into the epidermis.
  
• lock everything in with Cera ve ointment.
  
• la Roche posay double repair moisturizer UV SPF 30 Use this as a daily spf, it helps dehydrated skin.
  
  
  things to have in your arsenol
  
• stratia liquid gold a combo of niacin amide, cholesterol, other important ingredients in the right combo that can be added to your routine without going through the ordinary mindfuck.
  
• Niod flavonne mud mask a detox, purifying, protective, and responsive face mask. One of the few masks to actually have.
  
• sand & sky Australian pink sand mask Just do it. Have this in your kit because it Detoxes your skin and makes it look like brand new baby skin with small pores.
  
• biologique recherche mask Viviant You won’t be able to get this, but eventually hopefully down the road in your skincare journey you will understand why I am recommending this. One of the best in the world.
  
• Aztec secret healing clay a good clay mask that is multi-purpose. Can sprinkle in your bath with some epsom salt with a very, very detoxing bath. Or with a packet of aveeno (or off brand) colloidal oatmeal packs for calming, soothing yet detoxing bath.
  
• taste knockout tingling treatment You want to see your pores disappear and your skin stay nice and balanced? Use this the night before. It’s pure magic. I’ve never used biologique recherche pm1970 but I can only imagine this is the closest it comes.
  
• biologique recherche p50 pigm400 regulates melanin productions, evens and brightens skin.
  
• melazepam 20% I personally am eventually going to try this, it’s iffy to recommend this because I haven’t tried it.... but it’s definitely on my list.... for an even and brighter complexion. I’ve tried The Ordinary 7% azelic acid and that was cool but not much of a difference. This seems like you would actually see a significant difference. I personally use retin A and have for 16 years now, nothing would work as good (none of these products) without my retin a. Pore size would not be what it is today without it. Melazepam=Azaelic acid or whatever. It prevents re-keratinization, is an anti microbial, anti-inflammatory, and some other shit. This plus retin A are like a golden combo. Def on my amazon wish list.
  
• the ordinary 30% aha bha acid peel or whatever. One of the only TO products actually worth owning in my opinion. The rest are a clusterfuck that crowd up your sink and look cool. But only serve one individual purpose. Usually a mild one at that. By that way, watch that caffeine solution bc that can be very very drying. It can help with mild puffiness but lymphatic massage helps more to drain the fluid and all together help the cause, versus a solution that is going to dry out your skin in the end all.
  
  
  That’s all I’ve got. Obviously this is not a go out and buy all these products at once, but I do believe that every single product on this list would help your skin. The major ones being tarte knockout treatment, sand and sky mask, la Roche posay toleraine purifying foaming face wash, pixi nourshing cleansing balm, botanicals 3-1 micellar water, cosrx snail mucin, dr jart ceramidin serum, and the dr Dennis gross exfoliating lotion. Frambroos is magical too. Gosh. Just everything here. But those specifically are my hard hitters. If I had to go buy something right now to try and see results, it’d be tarte knockout tingling treatment. The results on resurfacing are amazing. Buy that and jojoba oil, it’s moisturizing, just pat it in. Cera Ve makes a big difference in occluding your products and really making them soak the fuck in,.
  
  

  I say this because I had skin just like yours about 3 months ago and I wasted my money on all these “HG” products everyone talked about, and they were pure shit. Find what YOUR skin likes girl,. And don’t go balls out all at once. Try one thing and see how your skin reacts, then start introducing like products. Don’t be afraid to return products to CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Sephora, Ulta. EVERYWHERE. Keep your receipts. Every. Single. One.

(PART 1) I couldn’t fix my painful dehydrated skin until i incorporated urea and lanolin, and regular use of petrolatum into my skin care. But idk how you feel about those... It took me a good year or year and a half to fix my dehydrated skin from overexfoliation.

Also, putting on occlusives right away after you wash and put on humectants is super important. Otherwise it can dry you out more.

So what I do is use a very gentle, non-foaming cleanser (I use LRP Gentle Hydrating) and while my face is still wet, put on all my hydrating toners and serums. Then go into lotions and creams RIGHT AWAY. You can watch Dr. Dray on YouTube who describes why this works.

When my skin was SO full of pain, from extremely dry, tight skin and irritated acne-like cysts everywhere, the only thing that didn’t hurt like a mf was Vanicream. It took me hundreds of dollars and tons of trial and error and babying my skin to get it back to normal. Now I can use AHA, azelaic acid, vitamin c, and even tretinoin and hydroquinone without a problem!!!

It took me hundreds of dollars and tons of trial and error and babying my skin to get it back to normal. Now I can use AHA, vitamin c, and even tretinoin and hydroquinone without a problem!!! 

No one or two products fixed my dehydrated skin. It took a TON of research over the years learning which ingredients were the most healing, moisturizing, how they work, etc.. And an entire routine around hydrating and moisturizing as much as possible. 

And i know everyone raves about the cosrx snail essence, but it didn’t do shit when my skin was that dehydrated. But there IS some evidence of snail healing damaged skin. The point is to put in as much healing and soothing ingredients into your routine as much as possible. 

I always make sure to include ingredients like: panthenol (derivative of vitamin b5), allantoin, urea, hualuronic acid, glycerin, aloe, colloidal oatmeal, ceramides (huge!!!), niacinamide (especially useful for brightening and healing your skin), petroleum (there is NOTHING out there that reduces transepidermal water loss like petroleum can. I tried to be all ~natural is better~ for a while, but realized it wasn't doing anything to help fix my skin), etc.

And not just adding these helped fix my skin, but leaving things out was a HUGE step in finally letting my skin heal. I avoid these like the plague: fragrance, natural (essential oils) or synthetic, alcohol anywhere other than sunscreen, sodium lauryl sulfate (sodium LAURETH sulfate is the gentler one, but I avoid that for my face too anyways. Any surfectants can be aided to be milder by adding cocamidopropyl betaine), all acids until my skin could handle them (interestingly enough, vitamin c serum actually helped my skin hold more water instead of hurting me), and things that I know irritate my skin.

Things that were/are biggest contributors of keeping my skin moist and hydrated, in no particular order:

Thayers Unscented Alcohol-Free Witch Hazel - the first thing that goes on my skin after washing. It's just water, aloe, glycerin and witch hazel. It's so simple but idk why my skin likes it so much, lol. It's HG for me.

Hadalabo Premium Lotion - HG, must have. ALWAYS put occlusives on top, do not wait for it to dry. Hyaluronic acids, urea, algae. This is my one non-negotiable skin care item.

Aveeno Eczema Therapy Cream - Super moisturizing. Colloidal oatmeal, glycerin, panthenol, petrolatum, a ceramide, dimethicone. (Also, people demonize silicones, but they are not bad ingredients. They are actually really helpful in keeping in moisture, providing slip, and smooth feel for skin and hair. And no, they don't prevent other things from reaching the skin.) And Aveeno Eczema Therapy Night Time Balm for something heavier but has same ingredients. You can use both.

And of course, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream - ceramides, cholesterol, must have skin-identical lipids that dehydrated skin lacks, hyaluronic acid, petrolatum, dimethicone. This by itself didn't help a whole lot, but with an army of all the different gentle, soothing things, it helped tremendously.

CeraVe PM- same as the cream, but much lighter and has 4% niacinamide I believe. Niacinamide has been key to helping my dry-ass skin. It does SO many things. I DIY 6% niacinamide and 5% n-acetyl glucosamine to boost the niacinamide even further. But you can find this ingredient in loads of AB things and Olay products. Make sure the Olay stuff is fragrance-free if you get them. I like the Olay Anti-Aging Face Cream a lot. You can use the CeraVe lotion if you for some reason can't tolerate niacinamide, but want something lighter than the cream.

Aquaphor Healing Ointment - SLUG LIFE is a MUST if you have dehydrated skin. You can use Cerave healing ointment too, but it's redundant if you use the cream or lotion. It's not as occlusive as aquaphor. Aquaphor isn't just a more pricier Vaseline as people suggest. It does have white petrolatum that is oh-so helpful, it also has healing ingredients like panthenol and bisobolol, and also lanolin alcohol and glycerin for humectants. I put on a THICK layer of this when I go to bed.

If you wanna go a step further and go super saiyan, and you aren't sensitive to lanolin, you can use Lasinoh Lanolin before or after Aquaphor. I can't stand the smell of lanolin, but this one is medical-grade and doesn't have a smell. Lanolin is SUPER helpful because of it's crazy humectant properties but it also acts as an occlusive.

For just uber Panthenol healing, you can get something that stars Panthenol as the main star ingredient, like DML Forte Cream or Timeless Skin Care Vitamin B5 Serum. I don't use the cream anymore, but I do still use the serum. It looks expensive, but if you get the refill sale, it's about $7/oz (idk what country you live in, but this is the price for me in the U.S.). I HIGHLY recommend their vitamin c, e, ferulic acid serum as well when your skin can handle it. It works out to about $8 an ounce if you get it during refill sale. It stays good for a while in the fridge. I wrap it in foil and transfer it to a 1 oz dropper bottle for using it in my bathroom. It gives glow to your skin like NOTHING ELSE, and boosts your sunscreen (the antioxidants slow the degradation of sunscreen ingredients, giving a huge boost to your sunscreen) and has helped me with water retention. If you can't get it on refill sale, use the HotandFlashy (I also recommend her Youtube channel) code hf5off to get $5 off. It's a forever coupon code.

This is long. Sorry!

Disclaimer that there are different types of rosacea and everyone responds to medications a little differently. What works for me may not work for you and I am not a doctor. Check out /r/skincareaddiction as they have a lot of resources for most of the stuff listed below. Also, sometimes rosacea is actually caused by mites called demodex. (Gross I know!) Treatment for that is a prescription for ivermectin. I don't know how to verify if that's what causes yours, but asking your derm couldn't hurt.

I was diagnosed with mild rosacea about 10 years ago and had the metro gel prescription (same active as in your metro cream) and honestly it did not help me. My flare ups are the the result of temperature, exercise, and strong emotions, so diet changes didn't do much either. I recently went to try a new dermatologist and they said that the only thing they think would have any significant impact is laser treatment. That's out of my price range so I've just been working on keeping it from getting worse, and using skin care products that make it less noticeable. I've been happy with my routine which includes the following products.

Things that have helped to keep it from getting worse and in general make me less red:

• Azelaic acid. This is my holy grail, the absolute best skincare product I've ever used. If you only use one thing on this list, use this. It's helped both my cystic acne and the occasional rosacea specific breakouts. I responded so well to the OTC stuff my derm recommended against a prescription which has higher % of active ingredients than the OTC. I really like Malezepam because it's cheap and lasts forever. Be warned, it can sting and be itchy. The Ordinary has some too that works almost as well, but their tube is small and doesn't last as long. Use this at night because it makes your skin more sensitive to the sun. This is my last step after my moisturizer has sunk in.
  
• Vitamin C serum. It both seems to calm down my redness in the morning, and also boost the effectiveness of sunscreen, which is helpful because with rosacea you're extra susceptible to burns. I have used a couple, but am currently using Avalon Organics and like it ok, the fragrance isn't my favorite. Do research on this if you get Vit-C serum as it breaks down quickly and not all formulations are useful. Simple Skincare Science is a gold mine of good research on skincare products, and I like this write up on Vit-C. Use this in the morning before you put on sunscreen/makeup.
  
• Cicapair. This is supposed to help calm skin down during flare ups, but I've not really experienced that. It's just a green tinted moisturizer with SPF that nicely tones down redness for me. The link above is a dupe of Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment that they sell at Sephora for far too much. :) I use this in the morning as sort of a BB cream.
  
• [A313 Retinol] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GLZY90A/) non-prescription strength retinol. Feels like petroleum jelly, but helps reduce redness. Use at night after your moisturizer has sunk in. I only use this once or twice a week to replace the azelaic acid.
  
• Snail mucin. I like the stuff from Cors RX but there are a bunch out there. This helps your skin stay hydrated, (after flare ups my face gets really dry) and helps lessen healing time after breakouts. It supposedly has anti-aging properties too, though I haven't noticed any specifically. A lot of snail mucins are paired with bee essence. Those made me flush, so be careful with those. I use this right before nightly moisturizer.
  
  Good luck. Rosacea can be so demoralizing so I hope at least something here will work for you. <3

Aww I am so sorry that thing is still giving you trouble! I just wanted to offer a bit of unsolicited advice for the scarring:

I have had a few surgeries now including having multiple moles removed from my face and body, both by GP's and plastic surgeons. One of the things I learned from the plastic surgeon who did the first one was to use moist healing whenever possible.

I know how hard it is to get a damn bandage to stick to your face anyway, so here's what I do.

Supplies:

• 2nd skin moist burn pads - these are pricey but form a clear less noticeable barrier that stays moist. I changed bandages daily so buying a box for $35 was cheaper in the long run by far compared to buying 3 single pads for $7 - these are also available in small packs from walgreens.
  
  
• Tegraderm clear adhesive dressing - This stuff is the holy grail of bandages, it sticks without irritating already irritated skin, it is flexible, invisible, and matte so you can put makeup over it. It does not leave a film or residue of any kind. It also comes in a long roll that you can cut to fit, which is what I did as it's cheaper.
  
  
• Skin prep - This stuff makes bandages STICK. I use it on my little girl before putting a bandaid on because she will peel the damn thing off two seconds later. This stuff is amazing! You swab it on before applying a bandage and presto! No peeling, even in water. It also protects the skin from damage and cleans wounds gently.
  
  
• Small sterile scissors (wipe down with rubbing alcohol)
  
  
• sterile tweezers
  
  
• a clean paper towel to lay everything on
  
  The procedure: After cleansing with a gentle cleanser, but BEFORE moisturizing, wash your hands. Cut a small square to fit your wound site from the 2nd skin. This only needs to cover the actual broken skin, but will really help the crusty build up if you decide to cover the whole thing.
  
  Cut a square slightly larger of the tegraderm and round the corners to prevent peeling. You want 1/4-1/2 inch overhang for the tegraderm to adhere properly. Get a skin prep wipe out and tear open package. Don't get any on your fingers, this stuff is sticky.
  
  Peel the blue plastic layer of the 2nd skin and place it on your wound, then using tweezers and your fingers gently peel the clear plastic film from the top. You should be left with a really soothing nice little clear patch of gel - don't worry if you mess this up, the smaller the wound the more fiddly it is at first.
  
  Next, using your tweezers, remove the prep site pad from its foil and swab gently all around the edges of the 2nd skin, covering the whole area that the tegraderm will be covering. Set that aside.
  
  Next, grab your tegraderm. Like the skin prep, this stuff has two layers, there will be a paper liner on one side, the clear film itself in between, and a paper "ring" around the outside to help you with application. Peel the paper liner from that side, exposing the adhesive, and place over your wound, completely covering the 2nd skin. Do not stretch it as you apply, and press gently all around the edges to ensure a good seal. Gently peel the leftover paper ring from the outer edge, and you are done.
  
  You can safely leave this bandage on for a week or more, but you'll probably find if you're wearing makeup that it will start to peel by the end of the day. You can gently apply lotion to your face, and then concealer and makeup over the whole bandage.
  
  Sorry this got long, before I shut up and return to my hole: Some pictures/anecdotal evidence. I had two similarly sized moles removed by a GP, not a plastic surgeon. I used the above method on the one cut out of my face, from the moment I got home with the stitches still in, and left the other mole to heal on its own following the GP's directions of keep dry and covered til stitches removed. (Bandage changes this complicated would have been impossible by myself as that mole was on my shoulder blade.) As you can see the one on my face is nearly invisible, while the one on my shoulder blade puffed up nicely and remains discolored.
  
  I hope this helps!

I've been working on a list of similarly priced products that are comparable to TO in terms of actives, so if anyone is looking for alternatives: (cheaper $/oz in bold, US-centric, unfinished list)

Retinoids:

• Granactive Retinoid 2% & 5% in Squalane ($9.60 and $13.90 for 30ml) (uses hydroxypinacolone retinoate)
  
  
  • Mad Hippie Vitamin A Serum ($26.39 for 30ml) ($$)
    
    
• Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion ($9.80 for 30ml) (uses hydroxypinacolone retinoate)
  
  
• Indeed Labs ($19.99 for 30ml) - hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol ($$)
  
  
• Retinol 0.2% in Squalane ($5.30 for 30ml)
  
  
  • Skinlex Retinol Moisturizer ($13.60 for 60ml) - 0.1% retinol, airless pump packaging, (cream vs oil format)
    
    
  • Alpha Skincare Deep Wrinkle Repair ($17 for 30ml) - 0.15% retinol, $$
    
    
• Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
  
  
• Retinol 1% in Squalane ($6.70 for 30ml)
  
  
  • Life-Flo Retinol 1% in Sweet Almond Oil ($15.79 for 30ml) - $9.99 at TJ Maxx!
    
    
• Retinol 1% ($6.70 for 30ml)
  
  
  • Life-Flo Retinol 1% ($12.97 for 50.28ml)
    
    Vitamin C:
    
    
• (Water Based L-AA Serums) - this isn't a product TO carries, but if you're not tied to the anhydrous formula these can be good alternatives to TOs L-AA products
  
  
  • Skinlex 20% L-Ascorbic Acid Serum ($10.60 for 30ml) - also has ferulic acid, which is fantastic at extending shelf life for L-AA serums!
    
    
  • Skin Actives 15% & 20% L-AA Serums ($16.50 for 30ml) - also has ferulic acid!
    
    
• 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder (coming soon) ($5.80 for 20g)
  
  
  • Skin Actives L-AA Powder ($8 for 30g)
    
    
  • Lotion Crafter L-Ascorbic Acid Ultrafine ($5.80 for 28.35g)
    
    
  • Garden of Wisdom L-AA Powder ($7.85 for 28.35g)
    
    
• Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 10% ($9.60 for 30ml)
  
  
  • Skinlex 15% Pure MAP Serum ($11.60 for 30ml)
    
    Direct Acids:
    
    
• Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution ($8.70 for 240ml) - this is easily the best deal at $1 per 30ml, but I'll include a couple pricier alternatives
  
  
  • CosRx AHA 7 Liquid ($14.40 for 100ml) - 7% glycolic acid
    
    
  • Alpha Skin Care 10% Glycolic Lotion ($16.99 for 120ml) - lotion format
    
    
  • Bravura London Ginseng Toner with 5% Glycolic Acid ($16.28 for 140ml) - (ginseng! the bottle! so pretty); the glycolic acid is partially neutralized so this is a good choice for an intro AHA
    
    
• Salicylic Acid 2% Solution ($4.90 for 15ml, $5.30 for 30ml)
  
  
  • Silk Naturals BHA Toner ($11.75 for 120ml) - 2% salicylic acid
    
    
  • CosRx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid ($16.80 for 100ml) - 4% betaine salicylate
    
    
  • Paula's Choice BHA ($29 for 120ml) - I always think of PC as a more expensive brand, but $7.25 per 30ml ain't that much more than TOs $5.30 per 30ml
    
    
  • MUAC Salicylic Acid 3% Serum ($10 for 30ml)
    
    
• Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% ($7.90 for 30ml)
  
  
  • Ecological Formulas Melazepam Cream ($12.99 for 50.28ml) - 20% azelaic acid
    
    
• Lactic Acid 5% & 10% + HA ($6.50 & $6.79 for 30ml)
  
  
  • Silk Naturals AHA Toner ($8.95 for 120ml) - 8% lactic acid
    
    
  • Garden of Wisdom LactiSen 2% Gentle Gel ($11.90 for 60ml) - 2% lactic acid
    
    
• Mandelic Acid 10% Solution (coming soon) (price unknown)
  
  
  • MUAC 5% Mandelic Acid Toner ($5.50 for 30ml, $10.50 for 120ml)
    
    
  • Stratia Soft Touch AHA ($14 for 50ml) - 10% mandelic acid
    
    
  • Garden of Wisdom 2% Mandelic Acid Tonic ($12.95 for 30ml)
    
    
  • Garden of Wisdom 5% Mandelic Acid Serum ($18.90 for 30ml)
    
    
• AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution ($7.20 for 30ml)
  
  
  • Skin Actives Alpha-Beta Solution ($16 for 30ml) - lactic and salicylic acid, not a fun murderous color like TO
    
    Antioxidants:
    
    
• Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% ($7.90 for 30ml)
  
  
  • Andalou Naturals Blossom + Leaf Toner ($12.95 for 178ml)
    
    
• EUK 134 0.1%
  
  
• Alpha Lipoic Acid 5% ($6.80 for 30ml)
  
  
  • Derma E Firming DMAE Serum, Alpha Lipoic Acid and C-Ester ($18 for 60ml)
    
    
  • Derma E Firming DMAE Toner ($12 for 175ml)
    
    Edit - Removing UK recs, will make a separate list; hit the character limit (ofc), now continued below! :D

I LOVE AZELAIC ACID. So I pretty well thought I would live with a red face forever along with a severely damaged moisture barrier. The biggest thing that helped me was azelaic acid. I use Melazepam from Amazon. Cheap and works! It's thick at first but smoothes into my skin leaving it kinda matte. At first it itched like crazy and I wasn't using it consistently enough. Then after more research, I decided to use it up and give it a chance. Along with anything high in ceramide, my skin got used to the 20% AzA. Maybe around the 10th day of twice daily use, my skin finally started to look normal. I also switch my oil cleanser to an olive oil based one and saw even more improvement in my redness. I've just added in Vit C to my under eye area and continuing to use Melazepam around the rest of my face and neck and my ENTIRE COMPLEXION is EVEN NOW! Would never have believed that was possible. Melazepam has also minimized my SFs on my nose, has finally stopped this ingrown hair on my neck from forming (I've had it for years!!!), and has cleared all the CCs on my forehead. I repeat: I loooooove azelaic acid, specifically Melazepam!

Current routine:

AM

Garnier Micellar Water - pink cap or Cerave Foaming cleanser

Cosrx Aha/bha Clarifying Treatment Toner

BELITAE Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to my under eye area and upper cheeks

Melazepam to the rest of my face and neck, especially my nose. Sometimes I wait after the Vit C but not usually since I don't use them in the same spots.

I do wait 15-20 minutes after my actives step.

SCINIC First Treatment Essence 3 skin method. My face loves this more than the Missha FTE.

SCINIC Snail All In One Ampoule or SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule depending on the day.

CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion

A'PIEU PURE BLOCK Natural Sun Cream SPF45/PA+++ I don't see much sunlight at all but when I do, this one keeps me from turning beet red imediately upon application.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Derma Green-Cure Solution Recover Cream This is the best thing I've found for redness and skin barrier repair! My skin loves ceramides so much and this soothes like nothing I've found yet.

Medela Tender Care Lanolin Tube on my lips. Yes it's nip cream. I couldn't use it all up while nursing and it causes my skin to redden so it's perfect for a little lip color.

PM

ROHTO Hada Labo Gokujun Cleansing Oil My skin reacted to Holika Holika Soda Pore B.b Deep Cleansing Oil so this is my second one to try and I'm really enjoying it.

Cerave Foaming cleanser with a konjac sponge but waiting on
Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam in the mail.

Cosrx Aha/bha Clarifying Treatment Toner

BELITAE Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to my under eye area and upper cheeks

Melazepam to the rest of my face and neck, especially my nose like the AM.

SCINIC First Treatment Essence 3 skin method.

All depending on how I'm feeling that evening:

LJH TeaTree 90 Essence

SCINIC Snail All In One Ampoule

SCINIC Honey All In One Ampoule

Cosrx Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence

Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence

MIZON Snail Repair Eye Cream

Petitfee Black Pearl and Gold Hydrogel Eye Patch Not sure if I like these or not honestly...

Some or all of these layers followed by CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion and

Guerisson 9 Complex Horse Oil Cream

Pretty sure my shower filter, Mermosis, has also helped my skin and hair.

I also use sometimes REVITABOOST PEEL Anti-Aging Peel Pads or Cosrx Bha Blackhead Power Liquid but I skip my AzA on those days and just go back to my regular routine the following day. These are rare for me though because they make me ridiculously red again.

Things I'm waiting on in the mail:

ROSETTE Aqua Ceramide Gel

Rumase BIFIDA Snail Toner

Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam

It's Skin Power 10 Formula - PO Effector

Hoping the all work well for me too!

Morning routine:

• Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam and Murad Acne Clarifying Cleanser as face wash as needed
  
• The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% one drop on each cheek
  
• Kikumasamune Sake Skin Lotion High Moisture before moisturizer
  
• OLE HENRIKSEN Sheer Transformation for moisturizer
  
• Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen Mineral Lotion when going out
  
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  Night routine:
  
  
• Hada Labo Rohto Gokujyn Hyaluronic Acid Cleansing Foam and Murad Acne Clarifying Cleanser as face wash as needed
  
• Stratia Soft Touch AHA 10% Mandelic Acid Gel everywhere on face except nose and forehead
  
• Stridex (red box) on nose and forehead
  
• Kikumasamune Sake Skin Lotion High Moisture before moisturizer
  
• OLE HENRIKSEN Sheer Transformation for moisturizer
  
• ArtNaturals Pure Morrocan Argan Oil when needed
  
• NOTE: Some nights I use Ecological Formulas Melazepam Cream (azelaic acid) all over the face
  
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  Review:
  
  
• TO Niacinamide - Originally used this on its own for a week or so and didn't notice anything crazy, but it's also too short of a time to judge its impact. Then when I used it according to the routine above, it definitely showed some promising results. The overall texture of my skin is softer and smoother (ex: if I look at my skin with direct light hitting it to highlight "smoothness/not smoothness," the skin is smooth EVERYWHERE). I had some raised scarring, and those went down too. Not sure if this helped reduce the scarring color per say, but it didn't hurt. I replaced my Vitamin C in the mornings with this and saw more immediate results, comparatively.
  
• Stratia AHA - LOVE THIS STUFF. The combo of Stratia and Stridex has worked wonders for me like no other combo of acids (I have tried other combos/routines of AHAs and BHAs, like glycolic and other salicylic). I have to use the Stridex for my forehead because it's the only thing that keeps it clear, so that is simply a personal preference. However, nothing has healed my cheeks like mandelic acid. This one is super gentle (skin never feels taut), however it is slow working. It takes over a month to see positive results. I think it made me purge, which is why I say that. Also, if I don't use it for more than 1 day, I start to have breakouts immediately (experimented and noticed this 3-4 times). Even helps control my hormonal acne every month to where it comes and goes in a couple of days, and doesn't blow up into cystic-style bumps.
  
  Hit me up with questions if ya got any :)

Comments like that from friends are prob well intentioned but clearly, not informed! I'm sure they don't know as much about skincare as us folks here on ScA! My 76 yr old mom will say things to me like "Do you use a washcloth? If not, here's how you wipe it on your face..." HAHA. : ) And def find a new derm who specializes in acne, and one who is NOT condescending. I'll suffer through it if the professional is top notch / specialist but otherwise, no way. The last person I need to judge me is my doctor!!

So glad to hear your skin is looking better, and it goes go to show you that you respond well to antibiotics. Re: the doxy, def check out food suggestions food. Directions usually say to not eat it with food but I'd eat it with food b/c it will line your stomach. Also says to avoid dairy but I think having a little protein (cheese in your case) would help cushion it (calcium slows absorbtion but only slightly). Probiotics could help you as well. You'll def have to experiment!

Also check out this post on TO Azelaic Acid. Some commenters said they found better results with [Melazepam 20%] (https://smile.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U?sa-no-redirect=1).

And this person had amazing luck within 24 hours using LRP products! so jealous...

You might want to look into CBD: it's the more "medicinal" part of marijuana that is used to treat pain, but it's non-psychoactive and legal in many more places than something containing THC (THC primarily being the psychoactive part. In other words, it puts the fun in weed ;) .) It's also a lot easier to order CBD-containing products without worrying about them getting confiscated in the mail (and if they did, at most you'd probably just get a letter from the carrier explaining that they're confiscating your package. Something like that is too small for them to bother prosecuting, but I doubt it'd even be confiscated in the first place.)

You might also take a hard look at your sleeping arrangement to see if your bed isn't screwing with your posture while you sleep. Beds kinda wear out after about ten years, so you may not be getting great back support which can definitely leads to some really annoying back pain issues. I know mattresses are expensive, but there are also things like memory-foam mattress toppers and that sort of thing, and they're much more reasonably priced. It may not be a total solution, but it might help.

Not being a doctor I'm a little hesitant to offer too many other suggestions, but the "burning" sounds like it might be chafing. A dry lubricant like Gold Bond powder might help, and they also make chafing ointments for cyclists that would probably work really well. In fact I just remembered that Monistat of all people make a chafing (here's an Amazon link, but I'd imagine it's available at a lot of regular grocery/drug stores too.) They also make chafing ointment "sticks" that look just like a stick of deodorant, which could be handy for travel or keeping in your work locker or something. At any rate, most of the anti-chafing stuff works well and it's cheap (in the $10-$12 range), so I think it's worth a shot. You'll probably have to get a little creative when it comes to figuring out how to apply it back there though ;) .

The numbness and tingling is often nerve-related and you'd be better off asking an actual doctor (ie, not me) about it. That's the part I'd be most concerned about, although I'm sure there are ways to minimize or get rid of it completely. If you have a Planned Parenthood in the general area (that provides LGBT services), that would be my first suggestion: they're very helpful and absolutely non-judgemental and they have actual doctors with medical degrees that know a hell of a lot more about anatomy than a therapist will. That's not to knock therapists, there are a lot of great ones out there...but they're not medical doctors (as far as anatomy goes), so I'd talk to an MD instead. If you go to PP's website you can type in your ZIP code or state (here's Illinois for you :) ) and it'll pull up all the clinics nearby, as well as the services they offer. Even if the closest clinic doesn't offer LGBT services per say, give them a call anyway because I suspect they'd be more than willing to help out.

Fuck man, Ya that looks like psoriasis. But if you don't have it on the shaft/head that's a good thing. I've had good luck with this coal tar ointment

Now, the directions say not to use it on your genitals, but the stuff is so basic, inert, and non-reactive that I'd be willing to give it a shot. It has cleared up my shit immensely. I had a few spots on my shaft and it took care of them. It's kinda greasy, and it smells slightly like bicycle grease, but it alleviates the itching and stinging pretty much immediately, if not in a couple days. It honestly works as well or better than the $600 taclonex suspension liquid the dermatologist prescribed. And for 11 bucks, I'd give it a shot. I was so pissed (and extremely happy at the same time) that I had spent $200 for the co-pay for the prescription stuff, when this "homeopathic" remedy worked fucking fantastic.

Best of luck brother.

Skin Profile: Normal/Combo, little oilier in the summer, dryer in the winter | Fitzpatrick 2 | Very mildly PD/Roseaca/Eczema prone | Mostly just trying to maintain

Climate/Location: Midwest US | Hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters; so much rain...



Sunscreen/Makeup Remover:

Bioderma Sensibio H2O (HG)

Cleansers:

Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser (HG)

Ocusoft Foaming Lid Scrub (RP)

Moisturisers:

Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream (RP)

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream almost always mixed with squalane oil (HG)

Oil:

Timeless Squalane mixed with CeraVe cream (HG)

SPFs:

EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 - Untinted (HG)

Neutrogena Clear Face SPF 55 for when I need something water resistant (RP)

Active:

Melazepam - 20% Azelaic Acid (HG)



Reflection: I'm really happy with the routine I have now—my skin looks and feels the best it ever has, and I don't think I've added anything new in about a year. I feel like my current products address what they should, and even though I have (RP) next to some things I really have no desire to actively try to replace anything; if it ain't broke don't fix it, right? Having a consistent routine for so long has also given me plenty of time to see where and what my new baseline is, which gives me a more realistic idea of where I want to head next.

I still have some concerns I'd like to address, mainly SFs. I think I want to add in a BHA next, and then maybe a Vitamin C, but I have a hard time pulling the trigger when I feel like my skin is in a pretty damn good place right now.

To satisfy my desire to try new products I've started to get more into hair care and body skin care. It feels "safer" for me personally to experiment with a bunch of different products on my hair and body than my face, and it satisfies the same urge.

Yeah this looks like moderate/severe eczema. Basically looks like my skin when I was a kid.

1. Food allergy testing. People with eczema have overactive immune systems, and the odds are good there is a food allergy issue as well. Better to know sooner rather than later.
   
   
2. Absolutely remove any scented detergents, soaps, perfumes, etc from her life to the extent you can. No fabric softener/dry sheets. Get some wool dryer balls to use as a way to soften fabrics instead of using residue-leaving sheets. No perfume or makeup. Scent free sunscreen.
   
   
3. She needs a steroid cream. There are several formulations (lotion, cream, ointment) and several strengths (typically from 0.05% to 0.25%). You need to find a dermatologist who actually cares enough to prescribe her one. This is a very routine treatment and shouldn't actually be causing you difficulty to find. So I'm very sorry for you and your daughter that this has been difficult so far. Steroid creams can be harmful with intense and long term use, but they will dramatically help flare ups get under control. And, luckily, less dangerous drugs are literally coming onto the market next year (Dupilumab and others).
   
   
4. House cleanliness. She may be having issues from dust, pet dander, mold, etc as well. Regular and intensive vacuuming and dusting and cleaning bed linens is critical.
   
   
5. Lotions need to be scent free and actually moisturizing. Some good ones to try other than the Cerave: Cetaphil, Aveeno (once you've ruled out oat allergy), Avene, and Aquaphor. Some of these brands make eczema-specific formulations that are worth a shot as well.
   
   
6. No more hot showers and lower the frequency of showering as much as you can.
   
   
7. Some home remedies that can help: bleach baths (google to make sure you've got the right ratios), oatmeal baths (you can buy packets of it on Amazon or in drug stores)
   
   
8. Education. Eczema has been called "the scratch that makes the itch." What this means is that sometimes an errant scratch is all it takes to set off an intense event of itchiness that makes you go crazy until you've ripped your skin open. She has to learn to try to resist the itching, because the more you scratch, the more you itch. It's so hard when you're a kid. But my mom would do things like putting gloves or socks on my hands at night to try to help. Benadryl, Zyrtec or other antihistamines may help as well.
   
   If you were doing things a few years ago that made it not as bad, start doing them again. Eczema is sometimes a lifelong affliction (my situation). It's a constant battle against the immune system, so you can't give up things that made a difference
   
   

It does look like rosacea could partially be what’s going on (not a doctor, and you should see one since rosacea can progress to be quite serious). If it is rosacea, in my experience you’re going to need something specific for it. And nothing in your current regimen will likely treat it.

Azelaic acid and metronidazole are two topical drugs commonly used.

• This paper from 2003 found that azelaic acid gel, like Finacea, twice per day was more effective than metronidazole. Note that Finacea/azelaic gel is prescription only and expensive, in the US at least
  
  
• This paper found that azelaic acid cream, like Melazepam, was equally effective as topical metronidazole, with higher satisfaction.
  
  
• For my own skin, metronidazole cream seems to be much more effective than azelaic acid cream (Melazepam), and its more cosmetically elegant. But I wouldn’t put too much importance on my personal results.
  
  So, azelaic acid might be a good place to start; doubly so since you don’t need a prescription and it is assumed to be safe during pregnancy. And there’s good evidence for azelaic acid on acne, as well.

I’ve had good results azelaic acid. When I first started using it, it really burned at itched. I have super sensitive skin was sure I was gonna wake up with a rash after using it the night before but instead I woke up with the smoothest, redness-free skin I’ve ever had. I’ve been using it everyday since and it no longer stings or burns. The results have been great. It’s definitely the active I’ve had the least irritation from. I use Melzapam.

I’ve also had good luck with Alpha Skincare renewal cream. It has 12% glycolic acid which is kind of strong if your skin isn’t used to it. To get my skin used to it, I mixed a little bit of it and my regular CeraVe moisturizer together in my hand before putting it on my face. Then I mixed progressively more in each following night until I could comfortable use it on its own.

Both of these products have emollients so they shouldn’t further dry out your skin.

I was on Acutane 2.5 times. My skin on my face looks great now I get maybe 4 pimples during PMS, but then nothing. My back still breaks out, but maybe if my dermatologist hadn't taken me off my third round it would be better. I had absolutely horrible acne when i started. You couldn't find a spot on my face that wasn't covered by acne when I started, and after the first round it had cleared up all the way but then came back a little while later. It is really uncommon for this to happen unless you have awesome genetics like mine!

My skin was super dry, and I kept a ton of [aquaphor] (http://www.amazon.com/Aquaphor-Eucerin-Healing-Ointment/dp/B00E3H3260/ref=pd_sim_bt_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1Q0R02GFZES43911ME6T) on hand because it was the only thing that kept my lips from cracking. Also, take the sunscreen warnings seriously. I was out in the sun a lot, and forgetting to reapply was horrible, like the worst sunburn ever.

Saying that, I loved not having super oily skin and hair. I love my skin now, and I still have enough oils left that I am not totally dry and flaky. It was well worth the time and small inconveniences.

Edit: I forgot about the nosebleeds, they don't hurt or anything but they can happen. Just don't freak out if it does. Also drink water like its the only thing that can keep you alive. Your body will thank you.

Yes! This is exactly how my eczema started as a red patch on one of my eyelids and I had it for like 9 months I literally tried everything and even went to dermatologist as well as ophthalmologists! But because it was localized at first they thought it was contact dermatitis but then I noticed more sensitive/rough red patches on my cheeks that would flare up now and then but not as persistent as the one by my eyelid. Then about two weeks ago I decided to go to a dermatologist that has specialized in eczema and other stuff and he confirmed my suspicion I do have eczema.

To the OP: if those spots tend to burn and the skin thickens at its healing it's most likely eczema.

I've found a few products that have done wonders for my skin, I'll list them below:

-Cerave Eczema Soothing Body Wash: I use this to wash my face and it has been the most effective product in helping me retain my moisture barrier. And the dermatologist said its perfectly fine to use on your face!

Moisturizer : I use about a pea sized amount of both together 2x day

• Puriya Cream
  
  -Curel Wet Skin Moisturizer ( you put it on when your face is damp)
  
  I also mix in this with my moisturizer
  -Klaris Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Serum
  
  That combination has made all the difference for my eczema and my face even started to clear up and my hyperpigmentation started to go away as well.
  
  Good luck!

For really bad flareups, you can try hydrocortisone cream, but DON'T get hooked on it. I've got SD and I used cortisone for years and it actually made it significantly worse. It weakens your immune system and thins your skin. No good.

There's a few things you can do... see if there's a food component that triggers it. I apparently have mild allergies to yeast, bread and the like (which is interesting since it's theorized that an overzealous skin-yeast might be one cause of SD) and it helps everything stay calm if I avoid at least super-refined breads and stick to whole-grain. Better if I avoid them completely. A food diary could help you with this.

However, for treatment, I highly, HIGHLY recommend DermaZinc Cream. It's a freaking godsend. I'd run the gamut of products (and pretty much decided I was forever going to have cracking, peeling, sore red flaky patches all over my face) when I came across this stuff on Amazon with glowing reviews and figured I'd try one last thing... and it cleared up my SD 90% after a week. Seriously. And i've got it around my nose, ears, chin, upper lip, eyebrows, hairline... Just gone. I'm going to try their shampoo eventually too. This is it: http://www.amazon.com/DermaZinc-Cream-4-oz/dp/B0000ZHOH2/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371109846&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=sebborheic+dermatitis+zinc

It's not the cheapest thing, but I bought my container 4 months ago and even with all my problem areas a little goes a LONG way. I'm nowhere near even a quarter through the container.

And yes, I'd used lots of zinc products prior to this but for some reason DermaZinc just kicked its butt for me. :) If you pick it up, try slathering it on at least 3 times a day when you first start out (on clean skin) to really give a knock-out punch to the SD- once it starts receding you can switch to just once a day.

I hope this helps! SD drove me crazy for years, both for how it looked and how much it can hurt. Good luck!

Not a doctor but I have this issue too. You might find this interesting. You get itchy only at night because of how your hormones change as you're getting ready for bed.

The ONLY thing that helps me is this shit. My dad's a doctor and he's never even heard of Pramoxine Hydrochloride but I like CeraVe so I gave it a shot and my God I love it.

Sometimes an antihistamine like Claritin or Allegra (or Benadryl if you wanna knock your ass out) help as well.

Good luck. Hope we figure this out one day! It's absolutely miserable and "itchiness" is like, the least useful symptom for doctors.

• Skin Type: Oily & Dry | Country/Climate I'm in: Southern California Desert | Top Skin Concern: Filaments, Redness, Lightening/Whitening | Age/Sex: 28yo Male
  
• Current Routine/Products I'm Using:
  
  AM
  
  
• CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
  
• TruSkin Vitamin C Serum
  
• It's Skin Power 10 WH Effector Serum
  
• Aveeno Eczema Moisturizing Cream
  
• Neutrogena Men Eye Reviver (no longer avail..last tube)
  
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen SPF 100
  
  PM
  
  
• CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
  
• TruSkin Vitamin C Serum
  
• It's Skin Power 10 WH Effector Serum
  
• Aveeno Eczema Moisturizing Cream
  
• Shiseido Bio-Performance Eye Cream (was a gift.. too expensive for me to restock)
  
  Background: I used to have psoriasis and eczema all over my body and face, but thanks to biologics (Humira), my psoriasis patches have regressed into hyperpigmented spots. I live in a hot and dry desert, which not only dries out my skin, but I also sweat a lot. Combination of dryness + sweat causes my face to redden.
  
  Picture of Face:
  https://i.imgur.com/4rAEHSG.jpg (Ignore dry lips)
  
  I specifically [want help with/am looking for a product to/am curious about trying]...
  
  
• General routine advice
  
• Reduce those small dots on my face, especially nose (pores/filaments?)
  
• Products to help control oil/sweat/redness but also won't dry my skin
  
• Products to help lighten/whiten facial skintone
  
• Can my face handle BHA/AHA products?
  
• A less heavy moisturizer for AM, perhaps with sufficient daily SPF?
  
• I am willing to replace any of my current products (Tiam C20, Benton Snail Essence...)
  
  Thank you Thank you and Thank you! Can't believe it took me this long to find this site/community!

**Skin type and skin concerns:**

Main concerns: Dryness, acne (cystic and general acne all over chin and cheeks), and splotchy discoloration all over my face (my dermatologist said it was melasma). My skin is consistently congested and breaking out, yet my entire face is sensitive, dull, itchy and flakey. After years of reading tips here, I've finally gotten to the point where redness and the majority of flaking is gone and products don't burn when they touch me, but my skin remains dull and feels tight.

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While the products I've selected are relatively affordable, they add up. Plus I'm worried I'm doing more damage than good by overwhelming my skin with all these product. Mostly though, I'm so jealous of all your minimalist routines I see on here, and I want to create one that would work for me. I don't know where to start. What are your thoughts?

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**Skincare routine with full product names**

AM

1. Wipe face gently with Neutrogena Makeup Removing Wipes
   
2. Spritz face with rose water to re-moisten (currently using Leven Rose Rose Water)
   
3. Eva Naturals Vitamin B3 5% Niacinamide Serum(daily)
   
4. Spritz face with Kikumasamune Sake High Moisture Skin Lotion Tonerbefore skin dries completely
   
5. Moisturize with Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream
   
6. Spritz face again with Kiku to keep moist
   
7. Warm two drops of The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalanein hands and pat all over face (I just added this to my routine and I have high hopes)
   
8. Australian Gold Botanical Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50
   
9. Coola Liplux Lip Balm Sunscreen SPF 30
   
10. 1-2 times per week, exfoliate face with Baiden Mitten Exfoliator Glove
    
11. 1-2 times per week exfoliate lips with Hanalei Sugar Lip Scrub
    
    PM
    
    
12. First cleanse with Illiyoon Total Aging Care Cleansing Oil (I'm finishing up this bottle and then I'm going back to using Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil).
    
13. Second cleanse with CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
    
14. Saturate cotton pad (White Rabbit organic cotton) with Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner and gently wipe face and neck
    
15. Spritz face with rose water to re-moisten
    
16. Elizavecca Hell Pore Control Hyaluronic acid Serum(nightly)
    
17. Spritz face with Kiku before skin dries completely
    
18. Moisturize with Elizavecca Milky Piggy Retinol Cream
    
19. Spritz face again with Kiku to keep moist
    
20. Additional moisturizer layer with Mizon Black Snail All in One Cream (I'm sure this is unnecessary, but I feel like the snail cream has done more for me than any other product and I'm emotionally attached to it now lol)
    
21. Warm two drops of TO squalane oil in hands and pat all over face (NEW)
    
22. Hanalei Lip Treatment
    
23. Cover any cystic acne with spot treatment patches
    
24. Once a week, spot treat dry problem areas with Origins drink up intensive overnight mask(it looks like they recently changed the formula for this, so I'm going to have to find something new when this runs out)
    
25. Once a week, spot treat acne problem areas with Proactiv Skin Purifying Mask
    
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    **Daily behaviors possibly impacting skin:**
    
    My diet is crap. While I don't eat a lot of processed food, I eat too much sugar, too much oily and fatty foods, too much red meat and not enough vegetables. Because of my family, it's going to be difficult to make adjustments, and honestly I'm not sure where to start. Caffeine consumption is pretty high, while I only have the occasional coffee, I drink a TON of green tea and oolong tea. Water intake is fair, and I usually refill my 32oz water bottle 2 times a day (yes, I have to run to the bathroom at least every 30 minutes). I pretty much stopped wearing makeup a little over a year ago, now I only wear for special occasions and the occasional eye liner.

Late to the party but I wanted to chime in cause I'm on the second month of my second round of Accutane, currently at 60mg.

Basically your skin profile will change to sensitive, dry and dehydrated and you have to treat it as such, which means a lot of pampering for the next couple of months. I took the general advice of nothing but CeraVe and Aquaphor for my first course and I think I did more damage that way. I switched over to r/AsianBeauty afterwards trying to fix the leftover scars and because of all I've learned over there, my second round is going quite smoothly.

Here's what I do:

• Rub a 1:4 mix of castor oil & mineral oil all over my face to dislodge all sunscreen and dirt. Mineral oil is just baby oil with no fragrance, which can be irritating (thought you might want to consider baby oil for the rest of your body cause it'll dry out too).
  
  
• Wash off all oil with a low-pH foaming cleanser
  
  
• Apply a hydrating toner. This one has hyaluronic acid in it which attracts moisture to your skin and helps other lotions/creams sink in.
  
  
• Apply Shark Sauce. It has 5% niacinamide which helps fade dark spots and even out your skin tone. It's made by a redditor from the Asian Beauty sub and it works so well and was so popular she ended up quitting her job to make it full time. I can honestly say that it's a godsend when you have the initial breakout because any remaining scars will fade very quickly. It was agonizing to deal with those the first time around.
  
  
• Apply Rosette Aqua Ceramide Gel to heal and protect your skin barrier.
  
  
• Apply Benton Snail Bee High Content Steam Cream
  
  
• Apply sunscreen. This one has a little alcohol in it which dries your skin out but my other products work so well, I don't feel a difference.
  
  I only do the oil & foam cleanse at night, usually just water in the morning. With this routine I've actually been able to use a couple actives with no problems, mainly Stridex in the red box every other day at the beginning to calm my initial breakout.Another trick I use is I apply a thin layer of Prosacea to affected areas. You can get these two at a CVS or Walgreens. Also, I'm a picker and I found that if I pick and pop something, this routine plus a hydrocolloid bandage on top works miracles: the zit heals faster than it should on Accutane and the mark it leaves behind is gone/significantly faded within two weeks.
  
  Results: Two months into accutane and my skin shows no signs of dryness. It stays hydrated all day so all I have to worry about is my chapped lips. My scars are fading at a phenomenal rate and I even glow a little from all the moisture. You may find it daunting at first, so maybe start out with the foam cleanser, the toner, the ceramide gel and the sunscreen. I'd also suggest going over to r/AsianBeauty and doing a search for dry, sensitive skin if you want more options.
  
  I hope this helps and good luck! You'll look and feel amazing afterwards.
  
  Edit: Supplements! I take fish oil, evening primrose oil and vitamin D.

Hi, yes of course! So, he gave me his special supplier stuff, but I looked at the labels, and this is roughly the same (and cheaper):

Adrenal complex - I took something like this 2x a day.

http://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Adrenal-Optimizer-Count/dp/B0015ZW6QA

Dandelion extract - I used this 2x daily, starting on day 15 of my cycle (ovulation). This really helped to relieve the mood swings that came with my late cycle. He said it would help me "conjugate my hormones". Whatever you say, doc!

http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Answer-Alcohol-Free-Dandelion-1-Fluid/dp/B000I4DH08/ref=sr_1_1

Progesterone cream - he said this would help support my low progesterone. I'll be honest - it did nothing for me.

http://www.amazon.com/Foods-Progesterone-Cream-Lavender-Ounces/dp/B0019LTGTA/ref=sr_1_6

Adrenal complex + dandelion extract worked for me. I don't know if it's right for you, but maybe it will give you some idea do what to try!

Before he gave me any of this, I did a saliva hormone test. It was pretty gross spitting into little vials every day, but he said it gave him a good look at my cortisol levels.

Please keep us updated!

You can order AA off Amazon. Melazepam Cream and here's a really informational blog post about it. I have been doing 2 nights tret alternated with 1 night AA for a few years and now and have great results, but my skin is on the sensitive side so you might be able to do it more frequently. Just remember you're using a strong active and go slowly.

I've also found that using a gentle BHA like theCosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid really helps. It's like the tret brings everything to the surface and then the BHA clears it out.

I know! I honestly won't re-purchase it. You know what I do love though -- is the body hero oil! I use it in the shower and usually soaps/body oils cause me to get a rash (even dove, ivory, etc) but the body hero stuff is gently moisturizing and leaves my skin feeling soft and a little bit hydrated.

For body lotion, this is my HG for winter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017610BFO?ref=emc_b_5_t&th=1

I use the regular tub of Cerave for spring/winter. Good stuff. :)

Like /u/Falling_Glass I usually just use Gold Bond Body Powder, but there are some other options depending on what exactly you are looking for. Bodyglide comes in a stick like deodorant, and it seems to have good reviews. Elitefts just started selling Dr. Greenfield's Chafe Shield, but I don't know much about it. Anti Monkey Butt Powder is another product I have heard about people using. There is also a Chafing Relief Powder Gel that works well, but is pretty expensive (and is marketed to women if that is an issue). Maybe one of these will fit what you are looking for.

I am in my late 40s and had similar issues to what you are describing with your mother. I went to a dermatologist, and while that was some help the medication kept changing prices and I didn't want to be on antibiotics long term. After some experimenting on my own I found a routine that helps my skin be a lot better. I no longer use any prescriptions for my skin.

First, Prosecea has done wonders. As good or better than any prescription for my rosacea. I use it twice a day after moisturizing.

I also started using the Dermalogica skin care line. I used the Special Cleansing Gel, Multiactive Toner, and the Skin Smoothing Cream. Some people find the ultra sensitive line helpful, but it did not work for me. It is expensive, but they offer starter kits to see if the line works without too much of a financial outlay.

I am very careful to keep my makeup in date. Now I write the purchase month/year in sharpie on the product. I now exclusively use the Clinique line. I am not sure how big of a difference the line makes, but not using old makeup is important because the bacteria can make skin conditions worse.

Once a week I do a mini facial with alpha hydroxy and a gentle clay masque. I have not settled on the masque brand yet.

My skin is not perfect, but it is much better than it used to be and I have a lot more confidence that I am on the right track. Hope this helps.

Wet wrap therapy! I've recently been dealing with an eczema patch on my arm that has been burning and incessantly itching. Wet wrap therapy has given me so much relief and really calmed down inflammation. There are lots of different ways you can do wet wrap therapy. I first apply moisturizer to my eczema, then wet absorbent cotton gauze in cool water. I place the wet gauze on my eczema, then wrap it with breathable, dry cotton gauze or a cotton t shirt. I'm really thankful for wet wrap therapy, this is what has allowed me to sleep at night.

There's more info on wet wrap therapy from The National Jewish Hospital and National Eczema Org.

Do not use wet wrap therapy over a steroid without first consulting your doctor. Wet wrap therapy increases how much moisturizer your skin absorbs, if applied over a steroid, you will be absorbing more of the steroid, and this can cause problems.


Colloidal oatmeal. I mistakenly thought colloidal oatmeal was a useless old remedy, but there's research it's anti inflammatory and a humectant. My favorite moisturizers with colloidal oatmeal are Gold Bond's Eczema Relief and Aveeno Eczema Relief Nighttime Balm. I've personally found these moisturizers more effective than CeraVe and Vanicream.

Diaper rash ointment with zinc oxide. There's research supporting the use of zinc for eczema, it's anti inflammatory and anti bacterial. This helped itching and burning too, and made the biggest difference in calming down the inflammation I was experiencing. I saw the most improvement when I started using this, I'll post a before and after later. EDIT: Here's an imgur album with a before and after. What I would do was first layer a lotiony moisturizer (Gold Bond's Ezema Relief), then a thicker balm (Aveeno's Balm), and then apply a thick layer of diaper cream with zinc oxide. I then wrapped it in breathable cotton gauze. For whatever reason zinc oxide helped me more than steroids. I do like I don't have to worry about steroid withdrawal with this.

Keeping the eczema wrapped up, especially during bad flare ups with itching. It's important to use something breathable! I love cotton gauze for this. Keeping it wrapped up prevented me from scratching, and helped me break the itch-scratch cycle.

This is great! I think we have really similar skin, and seeing your process helped me understand my order of operations.

• I really recommend trying out micellar water for an AM cleanse and to remove makeup at night before your PM cleanse; it made a huge difference for me.
  
• Right now I'm experimenting with azaleic acid to deal with rosacea. TO's 10% did nothing for me and was pretty meh, which I've heard a lot of other people say, so I'm trying out a 15% cream link and I'm waiting to see if it makes a difference. I haven't tried out my bottle of TO Niacinamide 10% + Zinc so I'm excited to hear how much you love it!
  
• I'm also starting to explore serums and stuff for hydration. I picked up a number of small travel size options at Sephora and I'm currently trying out Biossance's squalane oil. So far I haven't had a reaction and my hydration is definitely, visibly improved.

I have a similar problem and my husband has been very supportive. If he sees me scratching he will take my hands and hold them. He also draws oatmeals baths for me and sits with me while I soak.

I've used a lot of products over the years that did not help with my itching but I will recommend these two as excellent and worth a try:

Aveeno Bath Oatmeal

Goldbond Eczema Relief Lotion

The Goldbond is the best eczema lotion I have ever used and does not have steroid in it.

Make sure she sees a doctor as soon as she can to find out her triggers and eliminate them from her environment. Mine turned out to be animal dander, cleaning chemicals, and perfumes/fragrances in soaps. It required quite a lifestyle change but now I only have rate flare ups that I can usually nip in the bus by not scratching. Good luck.

> What have you used on your seb derm?

EVERYTHING. Lol Basically, any lotion/topical I found that mentioned seb derm, I tried it. The dermatologist gave me prescription strength hydrocortisone and had me use that with an OTC anti-fungal. I've tried cleansing with sea salt, honey masks, etc. Everything would work awesomely for a week, and then the bumps would start forming again.


With everything I've read, the most recommended ingredients were zinc oxide, salicylic acid, and sulfur. My skin has actually been looking pretty good for a week or so now (knock on wood), so I'm sticking with my current routine of:


AM

• Rinse with water
  
  
• Apply a good layer of pine tar soap and let sit while I shampoo my hair; rinse
  
  
• After drying, apply a thin layer of Cetaphil Restoraderm lotion to just the area around my mouth and nose and let sit while I brush my teeth
  
  
• Apply EltaMD UV Clear sunscreen all over face
  
  
  PM
  
  
• Wash with Noble Zinc soap
  
  
• Every-other-night, apply BHA all over; let sit for 20 minutes
  
  
• Opposite nights, Vitamin C serum; let sit for 20 minutes
  
  
• Thin layer of Aveeno Eczema Therapy cream around mouth and nose
  
  
• Use Bee Naturals Oil-Free Moisturaizer everywhere else.
  
  
  I did just get a silver serum, which I ordered from overseas prior to my skin starting to calm with the current routine. If things start going south again, I'm going to give that a try.
  

Here are a few links to posts with good info from over at Skincare Addiction

[First one]
(https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/377ahr/hi_my_dears_can_we_talk_azelaic_acid/?client=safari)

Second one

Third one

For me, I buy 20% melazepam for $13.50, a non-Rx form available on Amazon. The tube seems to last forever.

I treat it as an active, using it after a 20 min wait following Vitamin C, and I give it its own wait time. For me it has decreased redness, improved texture, and decreased the appearance of my SFs. I have pretty hardy skin, so I started out using it every day, and have never had an issue with sensitivity, over exfoliation, or dryness. I do skip it 2 days before and after my TCA peels.

Editing to add- I find it to be a matte semi gritty cream that smooths in and disappears, much gentler and with a nicer "feel" than the Ordinary's sorry excuse for an AZA.

I pick/chew/lick my lips a lot. Here's what has helped me (and maybe it'll help you?):

• Stopped using lip products with camphor or menthol (no more Burt's Bee's!)
  
  
• Stopped using lip products with flavors OR heavily scented (bye bye Lipsmackers and Eos). Even if the lip balm wasn't sweet tasting, if it smelled sweet I would subconsciously chew on my bottom lip.
  
  
• Started slathering on Aquaphor before bed, after brushing my teeth, at school, in the car, on a train, in a plane--you get the idea! I keep a big tub on my bedside table, a tube in my backpack, and there's always at least one small tube in each purse.
  
  
• Started ocassionally (maybe once a week?) exfoliating my lips. I don't want to over do it. I usually do this while I'm doing OCM--just put some of the oil on your lips and use a soft bristle tooth brush to gently buff your lips. It takes 10 seconds.
  
  
• Started being more conscious of my water intake and carrying a water bottle with my everywhere. I don't really think to myself, "Ok I need to drink at least 2 of these before lunch today" or keep track of how many oz I'm drinking. I just always keep my bottle handy and find I drink a lot more without thinking about it. The benefit is more than just less chapped lips, of course. EDIT: If you use one of those products but want to make the finish matte, just lightly pat on a little bit of transluscent powder with your finger.
  
  
• Ignore if you don't wear makeup: I try to avoid overly drying lip products, such as matte lipsticks (MAC Russian Red you are the love of my life but you're KILLING my lips!) and overly slippery products like lip glosses (I tend to rub my lips together constantly when I'm wearing one). I like lip products that kinda melt into your lips, like NYX butter lipsticks, MAC lustre finish lipsticks, and those Revlon lip crayons. They're moisturizing but not overly so like a gloss, so I tend to forget that there's anything even on my lips.
  
  
• Alternate strategy if you wear makeup: Wear a really bold lip color in a long lasting formula (I'm thinking something like the Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks or the cheaper Sephora brand version). Whenever you're tempted to start picking or chewing your lips, just remember that you're rocking that awesome purple/coral/vampy red lip color today and you absolutely do not want to mess it up.

Hooo boy, you are preaching to the choir. Okay, first things first. DO not use anything on your skin that has fragrances or dyes. I'm not sure where you're currently living but I know in the US Aveeno makes a line of fragrance and dye free products. The second thing I can recommend is seeing an endocrinologist. The kind of skin irritation you're describing can (not always, mind you) be attributed to a hormone imbalance. Especially if your skin type changed drastically around puberty. Finding a good dermatologist is paramount- there are a lot of sites dedicated to rating doctors, and failing that find any physician you use and like (GP, gyno, etc) and see if they can recommend anyone. Also ask around- friends, family, etc. to see if there are any other suggestions. When my skin is being especially unfriendly, I do an oatmeal bath- again, I like the Aveeno for this one. Lots of people also recommend elimination diets but I would not do that without consulting a general practioner or dermatologist. In the mean time, I would try to limit sun exposure, and any exposure to chemicals (cleaning fluids, use dye and fragrance free laundry detergent and the like) for a while, and try to remain calm- stress is another thing that can inflame your skin. Sorry for the length of this, but I hope it helps!

You'll have to try a few things to see what works and what you (your body) likes. Here's what I've done in the past when I've had a whole body issue. #1 Get the flare down and #2 Eliminate any itch causers.

1. Bath. I soak my body in water and do some sort of oat bath like this http://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Soothing-Treatment-Count-1-5oz/dp/B000UEAARO
   
   
2. Cream. I also find many creams tend to burn my skin when it's flared up, but I've stuck to this one for the one I use right out of the shower. So pat dry and lotion up with this http://www.amazon.com/Cetaphil-Moisturizing-Cream-Fragrance-Free/dp/B000052YMQ. If that doesn't work for you, try to find a lotion that works for you. Plain old nivea lotion also worked for me but it's a bit oily.
   
   
3. Steroid. If you okay with them, you should hit this hard with something for a week (2 x per day), then back off to once a day.
   
   
4. Sheets. Use clean sheets as much as possible. Even iron them with the steam on high (including pillow case). Use a smell free detergent if possible.
   
   
5. Keep you bed and floor area clean and vacuum. Dust mites could be an issue.
   
   
6. Chill out in bed a lot, relax, but on a good TV show. This will reduce stress.
   
   
7. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated
   
   
8. Take an allergy medicine to reduce itch
   
   Okay, that's all I can think of now.
   

I do. This recipe doesn't work on my scalp. I haven't figured that out yet. I'm not sure of the brands but once I get off, I'll look at what I use and update you. I get in the shower, rinse my body, then lather body wash on me. Once i do that, I use 2% zinc oatmeal soap on my face and rinse my body off. After I rinse my body, I immediately rinse my face. Now my pores are cleaned and I keep a little Tupperware with baking soda that I dab my my finger tips in to and pat my face. My hand and face are wet so it sticks with no issue. Little dabs are the trick, don't rub it in because it'll scratch you. Let sit for 2-3 minutes and rinse off. Pat your face with the towel and then dry off. I moisturize once I'm out and a little goes a long way. Also, it's some SD specific moisturizer that I'll update you with when I can. I really don't know the science behind all of it. I'm almost 27 and have had this issue since I was 14. It's really been a trial and error situation. This is the only thing I've done that's worked for more than two weeks. Pardon the grammar, I'm on lunch and just trying to outline my daily routine. I'd like to add that there have been days where I don't do the baking soda, and I don't immediately break out. I try to do it every day but my world doesn't shatter if I miss a step here and there. I hope I am helping and not just rambling.

Edit: moisturizer- DermaZinc Cream - 4 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000ZHOH2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Baking soda- Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0753YZ3FS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Bar of soap- Dermazinc Bar 2% 120GM https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D90RW4E?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I hope these links work. I just checked my Amazon orders and shared the links it gave.

Even though you might think it feels better at the moment, you DO NOT want to dry your skin out. I think you will be very happy with the results of using some benzoyl peroxide (not the same thing as hydrogen peroxide) and a oil free moisturizer.

This is what i use

And this

A little goes a long way with both of these products. They will keep your skins Ph levels normal and the moisturizer will keep your skin from drying out.

http://www.acne.org/

visit this site if you want to learn more about good habits and how to better take care of your skin

Details, because I forgot!

• HadaLabo Super Hydrating face goop
  
  I've been using this about a week now and I love it. I may be ditching my GoW HA serum for it, in fact. I found it in Ulta and while the ingredient list is not identical to the classic Hada Labo Super HA Moisturizing Lotion, it's close and doesn't break me out. It leaves my skin incredibly supple and "bouncy." No breakouts from it thusfar either -- just my usual PMS breakouts.
  
  
• Benton Snail Bee High Content Essence
  
  Probably the most interesting of the three, I am hella excited about this one after reading Skin and Tonic's review. All the ingredients (listed on the blog) look pretty acne-friendly too -- a huge plus for my troubled skin.
  
  
• Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel
  
  I almost considered just ordering a bottle of aloe gel on GoW, but I decided to try the Benton gel since the same eBay seller that had the samples of the Essence had the Aloe samples as well. It also contains great skin ingredients, which you can find over at Skin and Tonic's blog.
  
  I will probably be trying the Aloe first since I'm entering sharkweek and know that it means zits galore (already have 3 -- 2 of which are tiny, 1 of which is refusing to close up shop and GTFO). I'll keep the sub updated!
  
  
  Edit: Also, much to /u/yvva's chagrin (most likely), I also ordered the Baiden Mitten. It has a 60 day return time, so I figured "why not?" My Salux is wearing down and conventional scrubs don't really cut it for my dry skin. I'll definitely post a review of this when it comes in, since I've tried a lot for my KP and dry skin.

So my son's shoulder developed this eczema patch and he was absolutely miserable. After trying a bunch of other moisturizers and lotions, I grabbed this Aveeno Baby Eczema Balm and hoped for the best.

And holy crap, did the best come through! This is literally the difference of 2 days. I applied it 2-3 times a day, just like I had been with the other products. It's a thick, smooth formula that goes on easily and soaks in fast. What an amazing difference!

There's one tiny little raised dot left, but it otherwise barely feels like there's any difference to the rest of his arm, not to mention how well the redness vanished.

Aveeno, you have one very happy customer... and a very un-itchy baby!

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Thanks for the contest and I hope the rest of your weekend is better!

Cheer up, buttercup! :)

This would make me happy!

i use progesterone cream that's OTC and it feels like it is working like right away. i've noticed a feeling of growth or tightness. my breasts feel fuller, and i've noticed better growth inwards. it could all be me just hallucinating, in which case that is a positive.

but, anecdotally, people on these subs have reported a wide range of experiences. this is what i bought and i enjoy it. here's a study supporting the use of cream as equivalent to pills: Over-the-counter progesterone cream produces significant drug exposure compared to a food and drug administration-approved oral progesterone product..

I'm thinking he thinks it's Rosacea because of the red/ruddy cheeks.

But yes--go to the derm. See what they say. But be prepared, most dermatologists don't seem to see Rosacea (or KP for that matter) as a real "problem." Most just hand you a script for Metrogel (or equivalent) and say, try it, it might help. Everything I've done for my Rosacea I've figured out myself. I mostly try not to get too hot and stay out of the sun. Sunscreen is a huge must for me. I had my first real flair just last week after about 8 very good years. This has made a difference in just 4 days:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YHZFA5E/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

Good luck, don't give up!

I've got eczema on my hands and the only things that have helped (besides steroids) is drinking a TON of water, and keeping my hands ultra mosterized. I really like Aveeno's Eczema Therapy Moisterizing Cream. I keep it in my purse and put it on four or five times a day. It's especially important to put some sort of moisterizer on after you get out of the shower or wash your hands. Another thing that helped was switching to gentle cleansers, like CeraVe, from actual soap. I also switched my laundry detergent and dryer sheets to dye and scent free ones. Good luck!

My hooded eyes look awful with eyeliner applied above upper lashes/below lower lashes as is conventional, so I always/only use eyeliner on my waterline. To prevent raccoon eyes later in they day, here's the tips and tricks I've cultivated over the years:

1. Aim for the part closest to the lashes/avoiding the inner part closest to the eye, because the moisture from your eye can make it run. I use a pencil or pencil-like liner, but cone-shaped kohl kajal sticks are tailor made for this; you just have to stick it between your closed lids and rub back and forth, perfect if you're a little eye-squeamish.
   
2. Using a small firm brush (I use a $1 elf concealer brush, works great), set in place using a similarly-colored eyeshadow or, even better, brow powder. I use dark brown eyeliner instead of black, so I use the one from my brow kit (Milani Brow Fix, can even double as a contour/highlight palette; a true triple-threat). I've found that brow powder has much less fall-out, I suppose from the matte-ness and staying power.
   
3. Stamp loose (face) powder right up under the lower lash line. I've found this is the best defense against late-in-day smearing/smudging/tranfer! I also brush it on my brow bone, because my hooded eyes/curly lashes will paint little mascara lines on my brow bone without it. I don't wear often eyeshadow, so I'm not 100% sure if it's compatible with that; might mattify shiny/shimmery ones.
   
   Not eyeliner-related: Using chafing gel for primer. Cheap and effective

Hi there. I shared some pictures onf my face in different occasions. The worst parts are my right cheek and my forehead. A dermatologist told me i have Rosacea, and Seborrheic Dermatitis (mostly scalp, but i feel like also mildy on my face. I could be wrong lol). My skintone is kind of olive so i guess that's why my rosacea never shows up extremely red. Some days it gets red, some days it doesnt. One thing for sure: i really don't like those tiny bumps / pustules in my forehead and right cheek :(

She recommended Toleriane and a Metrodinazole cream. I can't afford the Toleriane and also they dont sell it in my country. The metrodinazole cream does okayish, but the thing is, i don't have a good skincare routine either. My face is oily, but i also feel like i need good hydration!.

I came across this post about malassezia which is a blessing, and i noticed the couple of moisturizers i had were bad for my skin. I also used to use coconut oil to clean my makeup and face in the morning and i think it didnt help either. And i was using a toner with alcohol which was also an awful idea. I stopped using all those lol :(

I bought a Salicylic Lotion for my face, but i dont know how many times should i use it. Everyday sounds like a lot, maybe less?

I'm not from the US. Im going to order some things from Amazon US and bring them to where I live, so i wanted to also order some things for my face. I really can't spend much money, so that's why im asking for good affordable suggestions to start with, a good moisturizer at least.

I saw this gel called Prosacea and i thought about ordering it. But i still need a good moisturizer at least, any ideas?

Saw this Ultra Hydrating Aloe Vera gel by SunBurnt does any of you have experience with it?

I am also curious to try something with Hyaluronic Acid! I don't have anything with it :(

Thank you all!

P.S: Excuse any grammar mistakes, not my native language!

what are your thoughts on Cosrx Low pH Cleanser (recommended to me twice in this post) knowing that it is a foaming cleanser (which im guessing is bad because it has soap). I also purchased Kikumasamune and Etude house toners. Should they be applied after cleansing and before moisturizer?

I will definitely get the eucerin urea one after a few more searches.

For now i don't really care about pie or about sunscreen as i feel that fixing my acne and dehydration are more important.

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Few more questions about your comment (that btw i have seen like a dozen times a this point, but since it is too old i cant post there):

1.Why the flaxseed oil, does it help your body hydrate your skin by producing oil?

2.Thoughts on taking electrolytes to increase water absorption?

3.are you talking about this aquaphor or this one?

4.Any general recs for moisturizers? i would rather avoid cerave because it just seemed to make my face oily and never really got absorbed, but i was using a cerave pump bottle that had a really runny consistency and seemed to have been discontinued so maybe it was a bad batch, also is cerave in the tub, the bottle or cerave pm any different? I have seen cerave pm recommended the most but it is a bit pricey, and i need an am moisturizer also.

5. Thoughts on clinique moisture surge cream?

5. More specifically, any good ceramide moisturizer recs, ideally to use as a standalone since I doubt i can figure out a combination of products that work, from the thread you posted in that comment i was thinking meishoku ceracolla as it is the only one that doesnt cost like 50$, I will also give cerave one last chance with the cerave pm tube.

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just any general thought u have u dont have to answer any of these just any advice off the top of your head would help me plan my purchase thanks

I've been stuck in a flare cycle for several years - I cycle up every couple weeks or so the worst part for me is before the drops show up. I'm wracked with intense all over skin inflamation & itching, literally all over, regardless of where the guttate eventually appears and it feels like pin pricks and wiggles all over my body - it drives me batty.

I take an NSAID, like Aleve or Ibuprofen for the inflammation and an anti-histamine like bennedryl (though I prefer a prescribed hydroxyzine, but benedryl is available OTC if you need it now) to help with the itching. I take hot baths with deadsea salts (the heat helps stifle the itch, salts feel good, but don't know if they actually do anything) and then I cover my entire body in Cereva anti-itch cream. This is how I manage.

I'm on Humira which has been miraculous in treating my PsA, but it hasn't had any affect on my Guttate - my rheumetologist is considering adding methotrexate to the mix to see if it will help with the guttate, but waiting for some tests to come back first.

I use Melazepam (20% AzA), but a lot of people on the SCA sub use TO's Azelaic Acid Suspension (10% AzA). Both non-AB of course! Besides the %, the main difference is the consistency. TO's is silicone based and Melazepam is a gritty cream. Honestly both formulations suck in my opinion lol but there aren't many OTC AzA products to choose from. It can sting a bit at first so if you decide to try it out, use it after your moisturizer (and especially because of your eczema). I read in a study that it's just as effective when layered over other products!

And here's an awesome write up about AzA: http://simpleskincarescience.com/azelaic-acid/

THIS is my god send! Even when I was smaller I would get the chub rub. I love this stuff, it works wonders. You can find it at pretty much every CVS-style drug store for about $7. It conditions your skin nicely too.

Edit: It is also GREAT for razor burn and avoiding ingrown hairs in "delicate" areas.

I live in Phoenix AZ, so I feel you on the heat rash thing. I get it all the time. I don't know how well it would work in a cloth diaper, but there is a medicated powder that seems to work wonders. If you can pair the powder with naked time it might help clear it up with in a day. (I use it on me at night, most times its healed/ healing the next morning)
Check too with the pharmacist or pedi to make sure its ok for baby butt. =)

http://www.amazon.com/Gold-Bond-Medicated-10-Ounce-Containers/dp/B001G7QSS4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311184201&sr=8-1

It's an azelaic acid that can be bought over-the-counter. I get mine on Amazon for ~$13 here https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U

I find it to be very gentle, but I also have pretty tough skin. I started using it bi-nightly right away and never had any purging whatsoever. In fact, the difference after a week was incredible! Very effective as improving texture & stubborn acne scars.

It is an active though, so YMMV.

I am super big into skincare and beauty products in general.
When it comes to dry skin, I found that this product works the best.

I generally spend a lot on beauty, but with moisturizers, a 10 dollar product is just as good, if not better than a small 80 dollar glass bottle from Nordstrom.

If you are wanna spend some more time and money into getting better skin, I can give you advice on face masks, cleansers, anti-aging cream, and exfoliating products.

I think Maltese might be a hypoallergenic breed actually, so that’s good! But yeah try different eating habits. I’m vegan now and my skin is pretty happy, in addition to not living with a cat or a dog these days. But dude, I totally get it. Sometimes it’s even hard to listen to other people’s advice, like do this, do that and you don’t see results. It’s maddening. But hang in there, something will change and you will see happy/healthy skin one day.
When my skin was really bad, like so bad I had to take 2 weeks off work b/c the pain and infections I had gotten as a result of my open skin , the only time I left okay, and comfortable was in an oatmeal bath. I would take one in the morning and one before bed. It was the only thing I looked forward too. I spent a lot of time in the tub and it seemed to offer some relief. I would also put a couple splashes of apple cider vinegar to help kill bacteria. Maybe give it a try? These are the ones I have used. Feel better💙

https://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Soothing-Treatment-Itchy-Irritated/dp/B000UEAARO

Did Body Glide change their formula? I posted about how much I love Monistat Anti-Chafe Gel a while back and bought some Body Glide at the recommendation of others. It went on kind of sticky on me and didn't do shit for chafing. I did some googling after that happened and it sounded like a bunch of hikers said it used to be awesome but stopped working very well in the last year or two, so they thought maybe they had?

I also have two pairs of belevation and love them until my tummy starts to sweat.

I'm not sure if you can get your hands on these things in Europe, but Cetaphil works great as your cleanser. Also, this stuff is pretty much the same as the BP you get from the regimen. For a moisturizer, I would recommend Cerave in the tub or Cetaphil for a runnier lotion, to which you can add a few drops of jojoba oil (you can purchase it on ebay), assuming you're not sensitive to fatty alcohols.

It may not help you now but this stuff helps SO much if you have chafed, it will help soothe it. It does also help prevent chafing, although I've never used it on a run only in regular everyday life with dresses and such.

Oh my god I wish medicated shampoo came in powdered form! That would be the ideal.

For my first trip out to the Playa, I used your run-of-the-mill hydrocortisone cream you can find at any drug store. Last year I bought this. It seemed to work alright but honestly I don't think it was any better than plain hydrocortisone cream.

I also have this problem with my insurance. I’ve had good work-around luck with DIY azelaic acid (https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U), sulfur masks (https://www.amazon.com/SULFUR-OINTMENT-POWERFUL-ACNE-MDICATION/dp/B003Y58F14/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522201544&sr=8-3&keywords=Sulfur+ointment), and the vet version of soolantra (https://www.amazon.com/Duramectin-Ivermectin-Paste-1-87-Horses/dp/B003T4DMPO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1522202843&sr=8-2&keywords=ivermectin+for+horses ). This version is sticky like Vaseline. But it’s cheap so you won’t lose much if you don’t like it. After I determined it worked for me I switched to this one which isn’t so sticky (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FVUH6C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

I use a very gentle cleanser (I like albolene and vanicream) and moisturizer, plus sunscreen during the day.

Just a warning if you try the ivermectin - my skin got a lot worse than I have ever seen it around days 4-10. But then it improved tremendously. I think this is why dermatologists use doxycycline with it in the beginning to reduce the inflammatory reaction to the mite die-off. But stick with it and it’s so so worth it.

Finally, here is my routine:

PM:
Cleanse (albolene)
Sulfur mask (10 Min every other night)-then rinse with lukewarm water
Azelaic acid (3 times a week)
Moisturize
Ivermectin (every night right at bedtime)
Vaseline (if I’m really dry)

AM
Cleanse (vanicream)
Moisturize
Sunscreen

I use mother of all creams and aveeno ultra calming moisturizer in multiple times a day.

also to keep it natural: i do a coffee grounds and coconut oil scrub or honey, brown sugar, and coconut oil. it feels great on the entire body and smells amazing.

Azelaic acid! It improves my acne overnight and my PIH fades about twice as fast as usual using this. It's hard to get a hold of if you're in the US/Canada but you can buy Melazepam on amazon or the ordinary 10% azelaic acid. It's otc in Australia and Europe. I use Azclear which is available in Australia. You can also get Finacea which is more effective and layers better but it's more expensive. Sesderma is available in Europe. I believe Benton snail bee high content essence has azelaic acid too, you can get it on iherb.

EDIT: added some more links

I use Melazepan 20% Azelaic Acid (that I get on Amazon for like $15) and it's the only product I've tried that actually has a tangible effect on my rosacea. I've used so many redness products (basically anything on AB that has the redness tag) and none of them do anything except for AA. Plus, it's instant -- or OK, it takes like 10 min, but it's not not other products where it takes a month of use. I also only wait about 5 minutes after application and the effects still last. The one drawback is that it can be drying, but it's not a problem if you add an extra moisturizing layer.

The Ordinary's version is only 10% AA and quite frankly, sucks because of the reason you mentioned. If it's the only one you've tried, do yourself a favor and try a stronger one that has a better texture that TO's!

Does he have to ride a bike? I know it can be faster than bussing it, but if public transport is an option, then he might consider taking it if the sweat situation is bad enough.

Have him shave is pits and use a good, strong deodorant.

In the morning have him or help him powder his torso with gold bond powder. It's absolutely wonderful for helping with sweat and body odor.

I know it's getting to be colder now, but still have him see about wearing clothes that allow his skin to breath. Wearing clothes that are TOO restrictive will make sweating and smelling worse.

If he's eating smelly stuff in the morning, have him stop and maybe switch him to a protein bar or something, or at least eat less pungent stuff.

Keto + baiden mitten + oil cleansing method + gelatin = best skin of my LIFE.

I had horrible acne from puberty right until . . . earlier this year, mid-thirties. Medication did little. Extra strength Proactiv kept things at bay, but is pricey and bleached all my shirts and sheets. Getting rid of carbs cleared my face right up! I was shocked! But it's so nice to be able to have smooth skin for once in my adult life!!! And the rest of me is super soft :)

I've added azeliac acid 20% (Melazepam cream- https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U) into my routine about three days ago and I'm experiencing some dryness that I'd like to fix. I have a dry skin type. Here's my routine:


AM:

Cerave Hydrating Cleanser

Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion

Biore Watery Essence Suncreen

PM:

Oil cleanse with pure mineral oil

Cerave Hydrating Cleanser

Melazepam cream

Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion



Before I started the Melazepam, I would use Vaseline at night occasionally when I was feeling dry. However I read that actives and Vaseline don't mix. Does this apply to azeliac acid as well? I miss my Vaseline :(

Any help would be great, thanks!

There are a lot of things you can use. Some people like the glove type scrubby things you can get at many drugstores. I heard about the baiden mitten on here and got it on amazon. It's kind of expensive, I've also seen on this board that there is another similar material that is less expensive but I'm not sure what it is.

Price aside, I think the thing is amazing. You really need to soak your skin, then let it get dry or nearly dry of and just rub. The dead skin does literally roll off. It takes a long time for the bumps to go away- I was bad and sometimes picked to pull out any hair and speed up the process. Using it feels amazing and exfoliating in general makes your skin feel so smooth. I totally recommend it.

Exfoliator Microdermabrasion Tool - Best Dry Skin Baiden Mitten Treatment - Exfoliating Face Body Scrub - Blackhead Remover Pore Minimiser - Skin Firming Wrinkle Repair - Scar Removal & Stretch Marks Product - Cellulite Massager https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TNQG4E/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_sub7tb0MMZZY0

1. I wouldn't bother mixing it with other products and leaving it on. It could work but you also might dilute to the point where it's ineffective. There are better options. If you really want to buffer it with a moisturizer, apply the moisturizer first and then the BP.
   
2. In my experience, the most gentle method is short contact therapy. You only have to leave it on for 3-5 or until it dries. There is no "start with 3-5" because there's no need to leave it on longer. The only time I've ever had irritation from this method is when I've gotten distracted and accidentally left it on for 20+ minutes. I say this as someone who uses a retinoid and acids daily- my skin wouldn't be able to tolerate BP at all if I had to leave it on.
   
3. I think most dermatologists would tell you to use it day and night. Here's YoDerm's advice. I apply it twice a day, wait for it to dry down, and wash it off with my AM and PM cleanse. It's the first step in my routine. It might be a better idea to cleanse first, then apply BP to your clean skin but I haven't had any problems doing it the other way around.
   
4. You can use it as I spot treatment for active breakouts. But if instead, you apply it consistently to your acne-prone areas, you'll find that it will prevent acne by killing the bacteria that causes it. I apply it all over my face, avoiding my eyes.
   
   When you've finished the Persa-Gel, I recommend this 2.5% BP. It's a much better value ounce for ounce. Also, 2.5% is just as effective at killing bacteria as 5% and 10% but it won't irritate you nearly as much.
   
   Good luck!

Oh monistat makes this AMAZING lotion for it. http://www.amazon.com/Monistat-Complete-Chafing-Relief-Powder/dp/B000FKLKXQ

You also are probably gonna be best off getting a pair of leggings for the gym, they help immensely. TJMaxx has excellent high quality ones for cheap if you don't mind ridiculous colors

I like the Melazepam cream quite a bit - it's 20% and works great. Only ~$12 too. /u/scumteam14's post does a great job of covering everything else.

Azelaic acid is supposed to be really good. I just ordered this product for my acne but many people with rosacea seem to love it as well - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WUEJ4U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Issue: PIH

Have been using drunk elephant AHA for a while, but wanting to add azelaic acid (just picked this one up from Amazon, supposed to be a Finacea dupe). I've been testing the azelaic acid (at night) while waiting for my next AHA shipment to arrive and it seems to be working decently.


My AHA just arrived today so I'm wondering if I can use them in conjunction and if so, how? Which one comes first and do I need to include extra wait time? I had been using it as the second last step of my routine before moisturiser not realising it was pH dependant... Any help appreciated!

Yes, I'm attempting this now and seeing some success.

I've been dairy-free for several years (thought it made an initial difference, but the effects seemed to die off after a few months), but I've also been trying the following for the past two months:

Diet and supplements:

• Seriously limiting my sugar intake (except for fruit).
  
  
• Cutting out red meat and chicken. Upping my soy intake (tofu, etc.).
  
  
• Spearmint tea once (sometimes twice) per day.
  
  
• Continuing with zinc supplements (I've been doing this for a year, but it wasn't a silver bullet for me).
  
  
• Starting flaxseed oil supplements.
  
  Topical:
  
  
• Adding a second moisturizing layer both a.m. and p.m.
  
  
• Switching to a hydrating cleanser (specifically Cerave Hydrating Cleanser)
  
  
• Using Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid at night (ramped up from once a week to once a day over a 6-week period)
  
  The changes above seem to have reduced my cystic spots (with some purging from the BHA). The right side of my chin has been pretty clear for the last two weeks (knock on wood!). I'm waiting for the left side to show similar progress, and if it does, I plan to scale back the BHA to every other day and add in Azelaic Acid on the "other" days (with maybe one day per week as a total break from both).
  
  Things I still want to try that I'm hopeful about:
  
  
• Adding Azelaic Acid (specifically this Melazepam)
  
  
• Adding a Cod Liver Oil supplement
  
  Things I've tried that didn't seem to help me personally:
  
  
• Cutting out dairy
  
  
• Zinc supplement
  
  
• Evening Primrose Oil supplement
  
  
• Fish oil supplement
  
  
• Bio E + Selenium supplement
  
  
• Physical exfoliation

clicky That looks like the US equivalent. It's the same ingredient (chlorhexidine gluconate) at the same strength and has great reviews too. Magic stuff!

I have been itching so much during the 3rd trimester! I scratched my legs hard enough that my thighs were bruising. They checked my liver and bile via blood work twice, and there were no issues. Definitely bring it up at your appointment but it also just happens! I also recommend warm oatmeal baths and Eucerin cream and constantly reminding yourself that it won’t last forever 😂

Not OP, and never tried Accutane, but I am also an azelaic acid convert. I use this tube and order it straight from Amazon. In fact, my derm told me to just order it online. It's worked wonders. This is a great primer on how to use it.

Here's a link for Amazon.

It doesn't smell so strongly that anyone would notice just by standing near her, but it helps reduce flaking, redness and itchiness. Some people have had so much success with it that it totally gets rid of the patches. I've been using it for 4 months and while the patches are still there, they are greatly improved. I bet if I could stop scratching they'd be even better. :D

Wow that website... I would never buy from this company! EDIT: (I mean the Garden of Wisdom site, not the Victoria Health, my mistake)

I recommend Melazepam for an AzA replacement. You get a bit more product and a higher percentage than TO.

I had PD and it took about 4 months after seeing a derm to clean up.

The tacrolimus is what made the biggest difference for me but I also switched my routine so I was barely using water on my face, cleansing with spectrogel, la roche posay anthelios suncreen only and I changed my tooth paste to fluoride and sls free (toms, and a charcoal toothpaste)

Eventually I introduced Puriya moisturizer (https://www.amazon.com/Puriya-Psoriasis-Dermatitis-Shingles-Irritated/dp/B00YHZFA5E)

It's gone now but yes it was a nightmare.

Hi there!

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Aveeno eczema therapy: https://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Active-Naturals-Therapy-Moisturizing/dp/B003O7IBZC

It's expensive and probably too greasy for your face, but it does a really good job of moisturizing skin elsewhere I think. And trust me, if I could use a cheaper one, I would.

monistat chafing relief powder gel is amazing and it definitely won't get in your lady parts unless you actually put it there

I think this stuff is really good for healing:
https://www.amazon.com/Scar-Shield-Prevention-Gel-Recommended/dp/B07BCP7R8X

It dries pretty quickly, so I put neosporin CREAM on top of it. (Repeat: neosporin CREAM not the ointment)
Also this stuff works well too:
https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U

Also the ordinary niacinimide has helped my pores a lot.

You should always spot test new products to make sure they work for you.

A lot of people have had success with the oridinary’s salicylic acid, but it gave me chemical burns. So be careful.

I used to use the one from acne.org, but I found a cheaper version of the same thing on amazon

the products are pretty much identical, from my experience :)

Hey. So I have seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp, and it was getting super bad. It was really getting my self esteem lower than usual and I kept getting comments from people “ you have something in your hair” 😕


I bought this based on the reviews and it’s helped tremendously! Not just the flakes, but the redness and itching. Can’t recommend this enough. It doesn’t smell the best, but I’d rather smell the stuff for a while after my shower than deal with the flakes and itching and redness.

Dermoscribe’s Seborrheic... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FO1IT02?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

You need to baby your skin, not nuke it. Your skin is being dehydrated by Dr. Bronners and possibly Thayers Witch Hazel. Physical exfoliation is likely the last thing you need right now.

First step, PLEASE stop using Dr. Bronner’s on your face!!! That should be your first move. Its pH of 8.9 is far too high for your skin (4-5.5), which damages your acid mantle and leaves your skin vulnerable to acne and irritation. Switch to something with a lower pH. I use Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser (pH 5.5), which is in the right range and available at drugstores. You can search the sub for other low pH cleansers. Once you switch to a gentler cleanser, give it a week or two before adding another product to your regimen. You want to know if things make your skin better or worse, otherwise you may end up with more skin problems and no idea what caused them.

Once your cleanser has been sorted, you can look into other helpful skincare. Possibly a plant oil high in linoleic acid like rosehip or evening primrose oil to inhibit acne production. A gentle BHA toner would further aid in acne treatment, prevention of ingrown hairs, and maybe reduce the hyperpigmentation that results from these issues.

Eventually, you might want to add azelaic acid. I don’t know what the source of your acne is, but mine has responded really well to application of Ecological Formulas Melazepam. It’s really helped with my hyperpigmentation from old spots. I also spot apply it when I see a new spot brewing. There are other products featuring azelaic acid, so do some research and see what will suit your needs.

Again, add skincare products one at a time, with at least a week or two in between. Good luck!

As everyone else said - time for the doctor or nurse to take a look.

In the interim, Aveeno makes an oatmeal bath thing that's really good and safe for babies. And, California Baby has some good calendula lotion that is very soothing.

My daughter had eczema and also terrible reactions to mosquitos when she was little. We used both those items on a regular basis - I got them at Target.

As I don't have a heck of a lot of medical support for this, I'm mostly guessing. I buy Now Solutions Natural Progesterone Liposomal Skin Cream (usually with lavender, I prefer it) because that's what my nearby Health Food Store stocks.
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Solutions-Progesterone-Liposomal-Lavender/dp/B0019LTGTA/ref=pd_sim_121_2/140-4103352-4090530?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0019LTGTA&pd_rd_r=84eac6ae-6484-11e9-bbed-57e65051719f&pd_rd_w=C8dGE&pd_rd_wg=WE4JO&pf_rd_p=90485860-83e9-4fd9-b838-b28a9b7fda30&pf_rd_r=ZTQF52H2ETJS75HQ8SMR&psc=1&refRID=ZTQF52H2ETJS75HQ8SMR

I use one pump each morning and apply it to the inside-to-back thigh on one leg or across the abdomen. (I don't like getting it too close to the breasts, and they keep saying fatty tissue and change your sites). I actually have a different site for each day of the week in a half-week rotation (it's a little less complicated than it sounds) to try to ground me in the week and keep me from forgetting where's the last place I used it.

The stuff I use is bioidentical progesterone, not "yam extract", which is supposed to encourage the production of progesterone. The stuff I use carries a slight risk of some reproductive issues, but there's a point at which you just have to take it.

I have no clue if that one pump a day is more, less, just right... I just know that it makes a HUGE difference in my life.

Let me give you a disclaimer, because I am really careful about these things. I would not recommend that you use it unless you have had your hormones tested and know that you have a (mild) progesterone deficiency.

I've had to go kind of 'off script' when trying to figure out what I need for my health. I know what I and my daughter have is "ADHD-PI and Dyslexia", but various members of my family have turned up with various levels of ADHD (PI, mixed, hyperactive), dyslexia, Aspergers, and/or autism. So what do I have, really? Why is the same genetic code "ADHD" in my daughter and "Autism" in my son? I don't know, to be honest. I don't think anybody else really knows either, so I don't particularly dislike or distrust the medical field. I just don't think they are really "there" yet with figuring out what to do with me.

You could try this

You can get some unpleasant odor down under that doesn't go away with simple soap/cleaning. You might have better luck with an antiseptic/antimicrobial. Good luck!

Life long sufferer here as well. Try to keep your skin dry and cool, take colder and shorter showers. (As much as that sucks) Prescription steroid creams work really well although it's not really a long term solution due to your body adjusting/becoming dependent on the creams to prevent flareups. Now I use just a little bit of Aveeno lotion and wipe off the excess instead of rubbing it all in. I found that even though lotion helps prevent the drying of skin that having over-moisturized skin can actually cause the skin to itch. If it gets bad I use a bit of Cortizone-10 for eczema, it dries quickly and works very well for a non prescription ointment you also only need to use a little.

http://www.amazon.com/Cortizone-Intensive-Healing-Lotion-Eczema/dp/B00314GCJU

When sleeping try to keep your arms cool and dry, I try to keep mine outside of the sheets. Good luck! Eczema is no fun, but it is manageable.

Thank you so much for your reply! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who gets the stinging feeling from some creams and the itchy feeling from Vaseline. I definitely am going to check out the CeraVe Anti Itch cream you mentioned. Just to make sure, the cream you are using is this one https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Relief-Moisturizing-Cream-Ounce/dp/B017610BFO/ and not the lotion one here https://www.amazon.com/CeraVe-Relief-Moisturizing-Lotion-Ounce/dp/B01761062W right?

I purchased mine at Wal-mart. You can also purchase it from Amazon for a pretty great price.

https://www.amazon.com/Benzoyl-Peroxide-Dr-Song-Treatment/dp/B00DFEGDVS

I like this product. The purpose of the BP is to keep your skin a bacterial wasteland. It helps with the sheding of comedones as well but the tret at night will be most effective for that.

Maybe try [anti-chafing powder gel](http://www.Monistat.com/ Complete Care Chafing Relief Powder Gel, 1.5 OZ (pack of 3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FKLKXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_X1WJybEP027JP)? I was a cross country runner in high school/college, and lots of girls used this stuff and/or anti-blister sticks to avoid chafing and irritation, and it's like a dry lube! Bonus, if you try the one I linked, it's just dimethicone, which is a main ingredient in primers, and I know some girls in college would use it for their thighs AND under their makeup as a primer, so, even if it doesn't work for the irritation, it could still be useful, so long as it doesn't irritate your skin.

This seems like a fun contest, I'm in! :) Thank you and Here goes:

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oatmeal baths are great for sensitive skin! I have eczema and have used these (alongside other things) since I was a little kid.

BUT, this is not the way I’d go about it. you can buy treatments with oatmeal that are meant to be used in the bath so you get the most out of it and minimise mess (Aveeno makes a really good one!!). straight oatmeal infusion is fine, but every dermatologist I’ve ever had has recommended sticking to real bath treatments.

Make-up primer will do a lot to help the "my face is melting off" phenomenon. The best primers are dimethicone based. However, they are expensive.

Conveniently, the much cheaper Monistat anti-chaffing gel is also dimethicone. Buy a tube of it for $8 and spend the rest of your summer looking faaaaaaaabulous.

Yes. Have you tried azelaic acid? I've used Melazepam (available on Amazon), and it worked pretty well. I also have used Paula's Choice azelaic acid booster. It's not as strong, but it also seems to help.

However, nothing makes my skin completely clear, so I just live with varying degrees of broken out.

It does look similar to mine and I get it in the same areas. I get the same kind of bumps that look like my PIH too but are a little raised. One thing you could try is melazepam cream. It’s supposed to have 20% Azelaic acid and is available on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U

I tried this before my first appointment with this derm and saw some improvement. It does make your face itch, but some people even use it in place of the finacea

This is the stuff I'm talking about: http://www.amazon.com/Monistat-Soothing-Chafing-Relief-Powder-gel/dp/B000FKLKXQ

It works well. I don't have a big problem with chafing (despite living in buttass hot Miami) because of my build EXCEPT when I run. This or runner's glide is the best stuff ever.

Aveeno Eczema therapy is the best I’ve ever tried, always does the trick 🙂

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003O7IBZC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qGUPAbX40GQNV

Yeah, I've had itchy skin since 2nd trimester. :( The thing that's helped the most is using Aveeno eczema lotion twice daily. I think it might be the oatmeal in it that helps? Any other lotion I've tried does nothing.

Whatever you decide to try, GOOD LUCK! Itchy skin is so annoying to deal with.

It's only meant for short term use for the very reason that bacteria can build up resistance to it. That's why dermatologists will usually prescribe it it conjunction with some other medication that's more longterm, like Retin-A. Antibiotics (oral and topical) are only meant to help jump start the process.

Pyrithione zinc in its own right is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, so you may be right that that's what's helping.

Example: http://www.amazon.com/DermaZinc-Cream-4-oz/dp/B0000ZHOH2

I saw the dermatologist for this same thing. When I moved from TN to PA my skin went bonkers. She told me to use a 1% Hydrocortisone on it. I put a little on a Qtip and rub it in and it does the job. I was having it in my eyebrows and on my chin. This one is my favorite but I also use [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Cortaid-Maximum-Strength-Hydrocortisone-Cream/dp/B000GCMXYI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398641467&sr=8-1&keywords=cortaid). Both are over the counter and pretty cheap.

I don't have much advice, but one way to keep the tape from damaging your skin is to look for a product called skin prep (it also helps the tape stick better). Here's one example of it, but you might be able to find better deals elsewhere. It also comes as a spray which might be better for such a large area.

http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Prep-Protection-Dressing-Wipes-Box/dp/B000S9KLSY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426983799&sr=8-1&keywords=skin+prep

it depends exactly where your flare is but my dermatologist recommended washing with hibiclens (Walgreens has a generic). I can't tell if it helps at all, but it makes me feel better :/

How does this look? I'm using amazon.ca cause it will be easy for me to buy and always ship it.

1. For Hydrating lotion, maybe start with this?
   
   
2. For a cream with emollients, I'm having trouble picking one that's good
   
   
3. Is Aquaphor any better than Vaseline? It's a bit more expensive but I'm afraid it will be a bit sticky like Vaseline is.

Does it ever burn or itch at all? Look scaley where the flakiness is? It sounds like sebboric dermatitis to me. I have it and when it flares up it likes to start next to my nose. If I use my cerave foaming wash and pm moisturizer on the regular it stays away, and its also good at putting down a mild case. Theres stronger just for that stuff too I use when its putting up a fight that I got on Amazon, [Dermoscribe](http://www.Dermoscribe.com/ Seborrheic Dermatitis Cream - 2oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FO1IT02/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_R.2YzbNDGVF5W). It leaves a filmy feel but works great. Either way, once treating it, it might take a couple of weeks to fully go away, depending on how bad it is.

I usually do my routine as usual then after my sleeping pack (Sulwhasoo Overnight Vitalizing Mask-- it's awesome!) I slap on an occlusive to seal all that goodness in. Currently I'm using Eucerin Aquaphor

The cream-oil-cream sandwich sounds intriguing, I think I will give it a try tonight :D

Yes to: Oatmeal (specifically colloidal oatmeal- Dr. Dray has a good video on this), Niacinamide, Green tea, Chamomile and Raw honey.

No to: Coconut oil and Lavender essential oil - these really aren't good for sensitive facial skin!

Don't have much experience with the others.

My new favorite skincare thing is making a mask with 1 tsp Aveeno colloidal oatmeal (https://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Soothing-Treatment-Itchy-Irritated/dp/B000UEAARO), 1 tsp raw honey, and 1 tsp yogurt. I've seen a lot of people on this sub make a similar mask.

This is the cream I bought. I use it on my face, but keep it away from eyes. I was worried it would break me out since it had oil and lanolin, but I've been having good luck.

Gold Bond powder; for feetsies and ballsies.

Bonus: medicated will make your asshole feel like it's smoking a menthol.

I have found that doing a full body soak in Aveeno Soothing Bath Treatment has done wonders for my face.

About 8 bucks at Target, comes in a box, dissolve the packets in the bath and soak.

My doctor recommended it to me after 6+ months of using steroid creams. Wish I'd heard about it sooner, tbh.

I've had this issue with Bean for over a year! His spot though is towards the bottom of his quills though, like towards his butt. At one point his was on Revolution for six months, didn't make a single difference. Now I give him oatmeal baths every 2 weeks, and put a drop or two of olive oil in his food. The oatmeal bath also helps with the dry skin he gets in the winter, and I use it from time to time.
Edit: Aveeno Soothing Bath Treatment, 8 Count, net wt. 1.5oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000UEAARO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_eqBIwbT7SVZ69

I use this monistat chafing cream that really, really helps me! It’s available at Walmart next to the other monistat stuff. I think Lush carries something similar as well.

The two most important things are sunscreen and azelaic acid.

Sunscreen: Check out Endurance Shield High Performance Sunblock, No-Ad Sunscreen, or an Asian sunscreen: https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeautyAdvice/comments/6nzq39/megathread_sunscreen_roundup_2017/

Azelaic acid: Check out The Ordinary 10% Azelaic Acid or Melazepam 20%.

I also recommend reading this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/a1vpy7/ba_feeling_happy_with_my_skins_progress_stubborn/

Thank you! I bought this a while back because I'm also prone to breaking out in hives (cause also unknown) and I didn't want to keep using hydrocortisone. So I'm gonna dust it off and use that on my hands and see if it helps.

You can try the vitamin c; I used Timeless' on my PIE but didn't really notice any change. Other people swear by it, so it just depends on you.

My derm told me to try azelaic acid since it's supposed to fade redness. I use Melazepam, but The Ordinary has one too.

Simple Skincare Science has an article that mentions hydration. I will say that since I've added a lot more hydration to my routine, the marks are fading quicker than before. You can try adding Vaseline or Aquaphor after your nighttime moisturizer to "seal in" that moisture overnight.

There's also this post that explains what the red marks are, how you know you have it, and how to treat it.

that would be the colloidal oat in it. Rosacea is often treated with colloidal oat, perhaps that is what you have. First Aid Beauty has it, but only at 0.5% concentration, whereas Tatcha has it at 3%. This Aveeno one has 1%. I can't seem to find something with as high of a percentage, though.

Some other ingredients that might help, though, are aloe, chamomile extract, licorice extract, and ceramides.

do keep in mind that 3% might be overkill and even a small percentage may help; don't feel bummed out about that. sometimes it's a total gimmick to add more of something when it's not necessary to treat the specific skin problem.

Nothing can help you when it is 90F and 90% Humidity outside.

But this stuff can help keep you at least looking & feeling like you aren't sweating your <whatever> off.

Gold Bond Body Powder

This stuff is the absolute best for that. Monistat Chafing Gel

I put really thin shaping shorts or biking shorts underneath all of my dresses. If you don't have that option, though, Monistat makes a great anti-chafing gel that is silicone-based.

This works great for me: http://www.amazon.com/Medicated-Ointment-Intensive-Psoriasis-Treatment/dp/B00O59PFHK?ie=UTF8&keywords=coal%20tar&qid=1465497922&ref_=sr_1_2_a_it&sr=8-2

BUY THIS! Total lifesaver.

Is it related to the cannula entry or a reaction to the glue used on the tape?

If it's a reaction to the tape, they make skin dressings that help separate the skin from the tape:

https://www.amazon.com/Skin-Prep-Protection-Dressing-Wipes-Box/dp/B000S9KLSY

I used to use these when I was a minimed / medtronic patient. Please note: I don't think you can use this for GCM placement because it may interfere with the CGM measurements.

Melazapam from Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WUEJ4U

Note the other ingredients just in case you're sensitive to any of them. :)

Yep, same here. I'm allergic to the adhesive to the point it causes burns. You can use a special barrier wipe first. Amazon sells many like these Skin Barrier Wipes .

1.7 oz tube: https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1520444471&sr=8-1&keywords=melazepam

2.0(?) oz tube: https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B018IVHWRQ/ref=sr_1_9?m=A3077ZB2LWZZWN&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1520444731&sr=1-9&refinements=p_4%3AEcological+Formulas

Pure Essence Health has 55,000+ reviews overwhelmingly positive and the product has a grade A on fakespot.

I actually went with Melazepam cream having no expectations for it after trying lactic acid, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, etc. It's now a HG because my hormonal acne cleared up! I still get spots but they are easily cleared with hydrocolloid bandages and a little bit of PC Benzoyl Peroxide.

Ecological Formulas Melazepam Cream
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001WUEJ4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_-svLBbH3W07YD

I've used Aveeno's Eczema cream with oatmeal to help soothe my itchy skin. To be clear, my plaques don't itch but sometimes random parts of me just become itchy for like an hour.

https://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Moisturizing-Sensitive-Steroid-Free-Fragrance-Free/dp/B003O7IBZC

Gold Bond will help keep sticky sack/swamp ass at bay. You can also get sweat wicking underwear to help use your moistness to keep you cool. I have some Under Armour and Adidas sweat wicking gear for when I run here during the summer.

This stuff is amazing for thigh chafing AND it doubles as a dupe for Smashbox Primer.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000FKLKXQ?sa-no-redirect=1&th=1

The primer thing is real. I don't use it under foundation, it just gives and anti-shine soft texture without looking powdery.

Helps with shoes that rub too.

But mostly protects against chafing thighs.

I bought this off of Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019LTGTA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My first fertility appointment isn't until next month - I'm just giving this one a shot on my own.

This sunscreen (Anessa UV Milk Milk) with newer filters that has no white cast. The SPF 50 version left a whitecast on my NC45 skin. It has great protection, very photostable filters and no filters that cause reef damage/potential hormone disruption. I wear it everyday.

Melazepam, the only product that has helped clear up my melasma! I've tried shark sauce and niacinamide which didn't do much. Studies have shown products with 20% Azelaic Acid work similarly to those with 4% HQ, without the scary side effects.

Kind of! Its marketed for "chub rub" or like runners burn, etc, basically it prevents friction. But its also essentially the same as any silicone based primer for a fraction of the cost.

My favorite chub-rub preventative. Goes on as a gel, dries to a powder.

https://www.amazon.com/MONISTAT-Complete-Chafing-Relief-Powder/dp/B000FKLKXQ?th=1

> aveeno.

Thanks.
this one ? https://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Moisturizing-Sensitive-Steroid-Free-Fragrance-Free/dp/B003O7IBZC

You need this. Total game changer. I even got my dad to use it since it has such a nice non-greasy finish.

I'm glad to hear it went away for you. I first got it last April with minor breakouts (annoying though) on my right hand but figured it wasn't worth going to seeing a derm for. I'm using this and while I have been neglect in the upkeep, I've noticed that symptoms really improves after few days. Just started using it again once/twice a day for a week and I think I've got in the bag in getting rid of it.

I use the ordinary and quite like it. I have head many people talk about this one: https://www.amazon.com/Ecological-Formulas-Melazepam-Cream/dp/B001WUEJ4U/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1511137815&sr=8-5&keywords=azelaic+acid+cream

I personally can't use it because of the fatty alcohols.

Have you tried Aveeno Active Naturals Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003O7IBZC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xBSqybTWBVDB8

Not OP, but this one is 20% AzA. It works well. The Ordinary also offers a 10% AzA product.

Have you found a solution? I used to be on prescription steroid cream, but someone recommended Aveeno Eczema

http://www.amazon.com/Aveeno-Eczema-Therapy-Moisturizing-7-3-Ounce/dp/B003O7IBZC

which works well, but I have to keep using it :(

Kinda looking for a lotion I won't be forced to use everyday.

I got this giant tube on Amazon and use it once a day all over my face. I use LRP Toleraine Hydrating and a thick moisturizer and so far it's been fine (been about 2 months?)

https://www.amazon.com/Benzoyl-Peroxide-Dr-Song-Treatment/dp/B00DFEGDVS

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YHZFA5E

It definitely helped. im noticing some puffiness around the area, im not sure if its from the cream or the eczema though.

I'm in Canada so I'm not 100% sure it's in stores, but I can get it on amazon. Is it the [healing ointment?] (https://www.amazon.ca/AQUAPHOR-Original-Formula-Severely-Treatment/dp/B00005339M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1522779110&sr=8-2&keywords=aquaphor&dpID=41-zY2AUygL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch)

I've dealt with really bad psoriasis breakouts a couple times in my life, mostly on my scalp and surrounding skin on my ears and back of my neck. My skin seems to love salicylic acid, specifically Neutrogena TSal shampoo for my scalp and this ointment for everything else. After I started using these regularly, everything fully cleared up in about a month.

http://www.amazon.com/Monistat-Complete-Chafing-Relief-Powder/dp/B000FKLKXQ

It's soooo good. Goes on smooth. It's some kind of powder gel, but doesn't leave a residue.

That was one of my first symptoms too. I used a lotion on amazon that was incredible. I would do it before bed and after shower.

Puriya Cream For Eczema, Psoriasis, Rosacea, Dermatitis, Shingles and Rashes. Powerful 13-in-1 Natural Formula Provides Instant and Lasting Relief For Severely Dry, Cracked, Itchy, or Irritated Skin https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YHZFA5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wV0GAbBXEGT7B

Same here! Using what you mentioned as well as nothing seems to help recently.

Have you started any new supplements recently? I started a Coline sup and being more regular with my fish oil, trying to figure out which my have been a factor.

I’m going to start trying Hibiclens as a rinse to see.

Also changing pillow case daily.

https://www.amazon.com/Hibiclens-Antiseptic-Antimicrobial-Cleanser-Liquid/dp/B00005JTW4

I use a double edge razor. …more blades doesn't mean a better shave (though, everyone is different, etc, etc). You can use an exfoliation like other people recommended, or you can use something like this or a cheaper option like this. I use the second one, and it literally scrubs the dead skin off. I have eczema, so I have to be supah dupah careful about what I use. This is what I do:

1. get in shower, get body wet (it helps with getting the dead skin off in the next step)
   
2. wash hair with whatever
   
3. scrub dead skin off
   
4. get soap alternative (eczema. can't use real soap) on loofah to use as shave gel or whatever
   
5. shave with double edge razor.
   
6. profit.
   
   I hope this helps someone.

Product name: Dr. Song 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Advanced Acne Gel

Price (range): ~$20 for 8 oz

Country of purchase: USA

Skin info: Oily and Acne-Prone, Fitzpatrick Type II

Ingredient list: Inactive: water, propylene glycol, glycerine, carbomer, saccharide isomerate, edeate disodium, sodium hydroxide

Benzoyl peroxide content: 2.5%

Special info: Fragrance-Free

Experience & opinion: This is affordable and effective. I do short contact therapy (leave on for 10 minutes and then wash off) to mitigate irritation and dryness I get from using benzoyl peroxide. It's similar to the acne.org version which is available for many countries outside the US.

Edit: I updated the ingredients list. The one I originally posted was an older formulation.