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Source: The Chattahoochee River?

A MySebDermTeam Member asked a question 💭

Hello all,

Been dealing with SD for a few months now. It all abruptly started after inner tubing with friends down the Chattahoochee River. I had never dealt with any skin issues previously but a weird rash appeared on my forehead the literal next day. I was initially prescribed Silver Sulfadiazine 1% via telehealth but it did little to address the issue. I then visited a dermatologist who discontinued the SS1% and prescribed Elidel 1% for 8 weeks. The Elidel worked and cleared my rash but I'm… read more

December 31, 2024
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We had the flood in our town. The water was very contaminated and our water source was damaged. It took 5 or 6 weeks to get repaired because it was very damaged. I was so glad to get my water back on, but it was not clean. We couldn’t drink it for weeks. I was flared and stressed bad. The water systems have a lot of chemical in it as well as fluoride. After the flood we use a shower filters and bottled water. So many of our streams are polluted and has agricultural run off and chemicals in them. Unless it is a mountain stream away from any contamination
I won’t get in it. Right out of the mountain is best. You could be allergic to whatever you were in contact with. I know a lot of us are allergic to many things. I went to an allergist and got my tests done. Grasses, chocolate, dusts, metals, and many more. The chocolate part, I was very upset about. lol

July 6
A MySebDermTeam Member

I suspected my SebDerm started from Well Water when I stayed at a friends cabin. So I believed yes the Chatahoochee was the trigger.

July 4
A MySebDermTeam Member

Maybe look into some antifungal creams or shampoos. A lot of people on reddit find that bulletproof MCT oil applied topically can be helpful as a moisturizer

January 1
A MySebDermTeam Member

Be careful in some of our streams especially where industrial chemicals might have gotten into the water. We knew someone who swam in the channels in Florida who got a really bad infection. After the flood here in Asheville the chemicals for the water to purify is so strong while showering you can smell the chlorine. My skin has suffered before and after. It sounds like you are heading on the right tract with doing the things that will help your skin and health. The anti inflammatory diet and watching your sugar intake is the best thing you can do for you. I’m very proud of you and your heading in the right direction. Remember to take the suggested vitamins in the resources section. You may be lacking these vitamins and it’s very important to be healthy to fight sebaceous Dermititis. I have been low on B12 and D K, C and some minerals. You will heal faster. Happy New Year!

December 31, 2024

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