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I have read all posts regarding perioral dermatitis and am at wits end. Last year, my dermatologist diganosed me with this affliction (have had it for 2 years) and gave me topical cream (minocene?), which helped the first month, but only helped the uncomfortable sensation in ensuing months. The rash continued like clockwork with my cycle. (Based on pictures I've seen, my case is on the lighter side and not widespread facially.) The doctor then prescribed anitbiotics, which I couldn't tolerate. So after trying several brands/nongeneric/generic, etc., I stopped pursuing traditional treatment entirely. Now, I'm taking a homeopathic remedy to treat the dermatitis (starting early February.) While the dermatitis recurs, the nature of it has changed in terms of duration and severity. (I'm supposed to stay away from mint, so am using a nonmint toothpaste called Homeodent.) I've done research recently and learned about things to stay away from including flouride, possibly cinnamon, and sodium laurel sulfate (SLS), but all off-the-shelf toothpaste has SLS in it (I e-mailed the contact about the special toothpaste you mentioned). Like another person mentioned here, SLS is a coconut oil extract, so I wonder what the harm or irritant is? Is staying away from SLS going to cure the dermatitis, or is it a lifelong no-no? This is so frustrating because nothing appears to work. I'm hoping the homeopathy will. Any further suggstions? I'm wondering if I should go back to the dermatologist for another round of antibiotics, but I really don't like taking drugs for extended periods of time.
thanks for your time
In Reply to: Periorial Dermatitis posted by Simone on April 12, 2001 at 18:25:11:
Hi, Simone.
Remember that the lips are the first part of the gastrointestinal tract. As such, POD is a common sign of LGS and until you deal with that you already KNOW what you are getting.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Periorial Dermatitis posted by Walt Stoll on April 14, 2001 at 08:57:47:
Thanks for responding. Are you saying that LGS causes POD through a sensitity, or inability to process SLS? I've only seen one mention of LGS in the archived strings. Does this mean that if the body builds back an "immunity" to SLS, one can go back to regular toothpaste? Is flouride still considered an irritant? I noticed that the SLS toothpaste has flouride in it.
Also, why do doctors prescribe anitobitics for POD? My dermatologist said she had it when she was younger and that antibiotics cleared it right up.
In Reply to: Re: Periorial Dermatitis posted by Simone on April 16, 2001 at 15:04:04:
Hi, Simone.
IF your dermatologist's srory is true even she knows that the diagnosis must have been wrong. Antibiotics do nothing for this diagnosis.
There are several known allergens that can trigger the effect in those with LGS which, pretty much, must be there for the person to develop a sensitivity to them in the first place. Big article in this week's "Science News" about allergies and LGS. ALL libraries would have a subscription to this prestigious journal.
This is why just removing any allergens (should one be fortunate enough to find some) rarely produces permanent results. The conventionial medical paradigm does not allow for any other part of the body to be connected to the lips.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Periorial Dermatitis (Archive.) posted by Walt Stoll on April 18, 2001 at 09:36:47:
I'm sorry, but I find this all confusing. You mean that I have periorial dermatitis AND LGS? What is the basic treatment for LGS? I read about LGS on the web, and related diseases were noted as being very serious (Crohn's etc). Maybe I have been incorrectly diagnosed with perioral dermatitis. I started using the SLS free toothpaste last week, and it's not doing a thing. My skin irritation flares up roughly 10 days per month before my period. Once it starts, the skin irritation goes away in days. I know it's difficult to tell via e-mail, but does this sound like POS to you?
In Reply to: Re: Periorial Dermatitis (Archive.) posted by Simone on April 20, 2001 at 18:49:51:
Simone.
What I an saying is that POD is a common indication of LGS and most that persist are caused by the LGS. This is why treating it locally is so ineffective. It is not caused locally. Anything that triggers it is only a trigger and the true cause is LGS.
LGS is the root cause of a myriad of chronic intestinal (tract begins with the lips and ends with the anus) symptoms: from the simplest symptom to the ultimately fatal case of Ulcerative Colitis.
Hope this helps.
Walt
In Reply to: Periorial Dermatitis posted by Simone on April 12, 2001 at 18:25:11:
Hi Simone,
I have POD as well, for the past 6-7 months now. I have a posting on this site if you would like to read it. I was wondering how yours started? Has anything worked for you? I was on antibiotics and topical creams from my dermatologist for a long time. I have eliminated all SLS products as of a week ago. This is a very embarrassing problem for me and I am looking for any answers. Thanks for your time.
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