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January 21, 2025
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Fragrances in lotions, soaps, and other products are a common trigger for seborrheic dermatitis. They can irritate the skin, disrupt the lipid barrier, and worsen symptoms like dryness and inflammation. It's best to use fragrance-free products to minimize irritation. Other triggers include stress, hormonal changes, weather Show Full Answer

Fragrances in lotions, soaps, and other products are a common trigger for seborrheic dermatitis. They can irritate the skin, disrupt the lipid barrier, and worsen symptoms like dryness and inflammation. It's best to use fragrance-free products to minimize irritation. Other triggers include stress, hormonal changes, weather shifts, and certain medications. For more details, visit url: https://www.MySebDermTeam.com/resources/common-....

January 21, 2025
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Me too, even perfume I’ve used for years. Hair spray unscented too.

January 23, 2025 (edited)
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Anything that contains long chain fatty acid oils like Jojoba, olive, coconut (only MCT is good), Argan, Sunflower etc....
The fungus Malassezia will feed on them!!! Check for the ingredients of creams and lotions!!! ⛔️ stop before buying ⛔️

January 23, 2025 (edited)

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