I just found out I have seborrhoeic eczema. Is there any way I could have back my original face again?

Question

It's not severe, and sometimes you can't notice it, but it's noticeable when the skin flakes and turns red on my eyebrows and the sides of my nose. If this a lifetime kind of thing, then what would be the best thing to do?

Answer 1

I had eczema when I was younger for quite a while and it got so bad sometimes that my mom would want to take me to the hospital. I wouldn't let her, of course.

After a year or two my eczema went away and my skin is looking better than it did before eczema. The topical cream Elidel worked well for me.

I'd talk to your dermatologist (definately get one!) about what you can do to hide it and what creams or pills will work for you.
Eczema is not fun, so I'd suggest using medicine to make it less noticible and painful.

Good luck!

xoxoKylie

EDIT: You can also use a good face lotion before you put on foundation and makeup in the morning and night.

Answer 2

I have been suffering from seborrhoeic dermatitis for a long time.Recently I have been using a shampoo named select Plus(a preparation of Ketoconazol), getting a very good result. At the time of taking bath I use it, I apply it on the eyebrow, side of the nose, back of the ear and obviously on the scalp. Another trade name of this shampoo is NIZORAL. Try it, I am sure you would get a positive result.

Answer 3

I have atopic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is dandruff.You need to wash your eyebrows with a tar-based shampoo like Denorex or Neutragna T-Gel,or the non-tar-based Nizoral.Then you can apply cortisone cream,like Cortaid with moisturizers.Use the Cortaid one to three times,daily. For general skin care,you need gentle non-soap cleansers like Cetaphil(it comes in lotion and bar cleansers),or Lowilla.Soap dries the skin and you are already having a time with flaking skin. Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that takes place on parts of the body where the oil-producing glands(sebaceous glands )are the most active.It's a chronic recurring condition that flares-up from time to time,especially in the colder months.You will need to avoid greasy cosmetics and oily moisturizers(stay away from anything containing lanolin, and petroleum ,like Vaseline,these can plug your oil glands).
Here's what dermatologist Jerome Z. Litt suggests in his book,entitled YOUR SKIN:FROM ACNE TO ZITS,pp.103-105:
1.Shampoo frequently,daily if possible.Suggested shampoos include Ionil-T Plus Shampoo,Sebutone Shampoo,Polytar Shampoo,Neutragena Tar-Based Shampoo , Denorex Tar-Based Shampoo,and Nizoral non-prescription strength shampoo.
2.Keep your skin clean by using mild sleansers like Cetaphil or Lowilla.
3.Avoid stress and tension.
4.Get plenty of rest.
5.Eat a well balanced diet,but avoid greasy foods and alcoholic beverages.
6.If you are overweight,try to lose the extra pounds(the scaly rash goes into skin folds).
7.Try not to scratch.
8.Get a little sun,but in moderation.
9.If you are under the care of a dermatologist,follow the doctor's instructions for the proper use of topical medications.
Specific treatment depends on the location of the rash.In mild cases,where the scalp is the only area affected,frequent and conscientious shampooing with an anti-dandruff shampoo may be all that is neccessary.If it is a stubborn case,or the patches are extensive,consult a dermatologist.
The time-honored medications are sulfur,tar,salicylic acid, and cortisone-type creams and lotions.Many of these are prescription items that must be prescribed to you by the dermatologist.Mild cases are usually treated with shampoos and topical creams or lotins that are available over-the-counter.

Answer 4

I had that on my nose too. I also get dandruff. But I use head and shoulders and just using the shampoo on my head was enough to get rid of the flakes near my nose.

Answer 5

you just received some good advise from the other people so i won't repeat, but check out some of the medicated lotions for your face, im sorry this is happening to you, good luck and stay strong, i know how you feel

Answer 6

Go to this link: http://emedicine.com/derm/topic396.htm

They give a detailed list of symptoms and possible medications. Review it with your doctor and have him advise you on a topical medication regimend. my mother has this and with proper care and adherence to applying meds, it is barely noticeable.

Best of luck to you and hope this helps!

Answer 7

Ice!