This is one person's perioral dermatitis story. It may be of help to some DHC readers.
I have been suffering from Perioral Dermatitis for the last 20+ years. Yeast definitely contributes to my flareups, so wine and bread don’t help. So Sorry….
But I have found some tricks to keep the rash at bay, and I would like to share these.
I have eliminated all Sodium Lauryl Sulfate products from my regime. I use a shampoo and conditioner without this, as well as a facial wash made by a company called CALIFORNIA BABY. It’s called, Calming Shampoo and Body wash with calendula. I wash my face 2x daily, then I use a thin layer of Neutrogena on-the-spot around the mouth and then apply California Baby Calendula Cream.
Et Voila. Rash Free for years…
(The standard treatment for P.O.D. is usually doxycycline or minocycline by mouth. If you prefer to try a more gentle approach first, this patient's protocol ooworth trying.)
Good Luck