Reddit reviews DermaZinc Cream
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Specially Formulated for Mild to Moderate Cases of Eczema, Psoriasis and Seborrheic DermatitisExtremely Effective in Treating Red, Flaky, Itchy, Scaly SkinFor Use on Face and BodyNon-oily. No lingering odor. Safe to Use DailyProudly Made in the USA
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
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!
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.
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.