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Perioral Dermatitis TESTIMONIAL / QUICK FIX

I am a 28 year old male who has been suffering from Perioral Dermatitis for several years - possibly as many as 16 years, since sixth grade. The past several years have been particularly troubling, though - as the dermatitis finally made its way to my chin and formed the "full ring" around my mouth. Just this week I started doing some research, and not until a few short days ago did I discover what Perioral Dermatitis actually was. I scheduled an appointment with a dermatologist, but then decided to postpone it after finding this website. The results have been outstanding. Here's what I did:

1) I changed my toothpaste. While I thought I was brushing smart, my Nature's Gate Fluoride-Free toothpaste had SLS, so I decided that's where I should start. I replaced it with JASON Cinnamon Mint Powersmile, and the results were immediate and amazing. I didn't think much of it, but my skin was always the 'calmest' in the morning when I woke up, and flared up after I brushed my teeth and took a shower. I just assumed the dry skin was related to the shower water, but it was the toothpaste all the way. I can't believe SLS was causing this all these years!

http://www.jason-natural.com/products/powersmile.php

2) The other product I picked up was Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Skin Ointment. It's Sweet Almond Oil, Organic Tea Tree Oil, Jojoba Oil, Calendula Extract, Lavender Oil, and Beeswax. I picked it up at Whole Foods, and it was about 8 dollars for 30mL - and worth every penny. I bought it for both the Tea Tree Oil as well as the Calendula - both products I read about on this website. A very light application is all that is necessary, and its working like a charm. Its a little greasy, but doesn't lead to dry skin like Tea Tree Extract, and its easy to apply. I highly recommend it!

http://www.vitacost.com/Desert-Essence-Tea-Tree-Oil-Skin-Ointment

http://www.desertessence.com/

Thank you to everyone who took the time to post their personal stories regarding this troubling skin condition, as well as Dr. Stoll for hosting this thread. Good luck everyone!

• Desert Essence - available at Whole Foods

Follow Ups:

• Re: Perioral Dermatitis TESTIMONIAL / QUICK FIX Walt Stoll [93.1903] 06:55:08 03/03/08 (0)

In Reply to: Perioral Dermatitis TESTIMONIAL / QUICK FIX posted by Tim [4789.4466] on March 02, 2008 at 00:09:58:

Thanks, Tim, and congratulations.

Remember, now, that this susceptibility is related to a susceptibility for LGS and you can keep this from coming back.

Walt