Seb derm

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Hi everyone,

I need some help. I have seb derm really bad in my eyebrows alot of

the hairs have fallen out and i don't know what to do. I've triedselsun

blue, nisorel cream, i've seen my derm and he prescribed schein-desonide

for it but it dosn't help, it brings on red pimples .My eyebrows itch

and bite. and they are really flakey. Now its effected my eyelashes

..The eyelashes on my right side are getting pretty thined out. Its like

there's no moisture.Its always the right side more than the left. I have

doctors appt next week for a refferal to a different derm. My rosacea is

under control there's a little flushing . but not alot .My pores are a

normal size.I wish i could understand this seb derm thing . My derm

said they don't know what causes it and there is no cure.

Aahhhhhhhh! I get so frustrated!

I would appreciate any suggestions

Thank you

Donna Sam

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Hi Donna--I had the same problem. It was so bad for a while I had to

use eye pencil to fill in the holes. Since alternating betweem a

variety of sulfur products (Plexion, cea Ltd Disks, AR Cream), my

eyebrows have returned back to normal. Sulfur is known for being

effective in treating seb derm.

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Hi Donna,

I am new to this list, but I have both seb derm and rosacea. The complications

from both were driving me crazy trying to figure out what to do, until my

dermatologist prescribed the following lotion:

Alpharma's Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion, USP, .05%

This is a clear lotion which is quickly absorbed into the skin - it is best if

this is put on after Metrogel, as it has some alcohol and otherwise it will

sting. It has been extremely effective for me. I asked the dermatologist if

there is a problem using it continuously, and he told me there was not. Before I

used this, my symptoms were similar to yours - I had dry, red, itchy, flaky skin

in patches, and thought would have it the rest of my life.

I'd strongly recommend having your doctor prescribe this lotion.

Kathy S.

>I need some help. I have seb derm really bad in my eyebrows alot of

>the hairs have fallen out and i don't know what to do. I've triedselsun

>blue, nisorel cream, i've seen my derm and he prescribed schein-desonide

>for it but it dosn't help, it brings on red pimples .My eyebrows itch

>and bite. and they are really flakey. Now its effected my eyelashes

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Hi Kathy--I believe this is a topical steroid, in which case you will

want to stop using it ASAP. I know it may seem to work well for the

seborrheic component, but this will come back to bite you in time.

Most of us have had derms who have prescribed topical steroids but

the unfortunate fact is that they thin the facial skin, wreak havoc

on the underlying rosacea and then have a terrible rebound effect

when you stop using them. Sorry. There are times when I've been

tempted to use them again because they do seem to help so much.

Please ask your doctor about this.

> Alpharma's Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion, USP, .05%

>

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Hi - thanks for the advice on the Beta Dip lotion. I believe that my

dermatologist initially told me NOT to use it continuously (I believe for the

reasons you give below), but then I asked him again on a second appointment, and

he said it was OK! I tend to use it only when I have a breakout, which is mostly

after exercise, but lately, perhaps because of the L-tyrosine, I haven't had a

problem with seb derm. At least I can hope that the L-tyrosine is helping - it

seems to make the skin more resistant to problems, overall.

But thanks for the warning, as it didn't come from my derm, who is the head of

the department at a teaching university!

Kathy S.

>Hi Kathy--I believe this is a topical steroid, in which case you will

>want to stop using it ASAP...the unfortunate fact is that they thin the

>facial skin, wreak havoc on the underlying rosacea and then have a

>terrible rebound effect when you stop using them. ...

> Alpharma's Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion, USP, .05%

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just a quick question. i know i can find this in the archives. but don't

have time to search them.

what is a good OTC treatment for seb derm. i used to have a very mild case

but it's getting worse now. flakiness between my eyebrows and above my lip.

also a little around my nose.

please help! i want to head this off before it gets worse.

thanks in advance! syd

[Guest guest]

just a quick question. i know i can find this in the archives. but don't

have time to search them.

what is a good OTC treatment for seb derm. i used to have a very mild case

but it's getting worse now. flakiness between my eyebrows and above my lip.

also a little around my nose.

please help! i want to head this off before it gets worse.

thanks in advance! syd

[Guest guest]

just a quick question. i know i can find this in the archives. but don't

have time to search them.

what is a good OTC treatment for seb derm. i used to have a very mild case

but it's getting worse now. flakiness between my eyebrows and above my lip.

also a little around my nose.

please help! i want to head this off before it gets worse.

thanks in advance! syd