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New York, NY

I cannot use shampoo, facewash, moisturizer or makeup. I am very well versed in my rosacea/sebborhea condition. I am considering grain free, low histamine diet. Has this worked for anyone out there. Everything triggers burning and swelling and I cannot function.

June 10, 2025
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A MySebDermTeam Member

Mild face washes are found in some of the soaps and shampoos, like dial soap, shampoos like head and shoulders bare, and clear and clean. Newer men’s soaps that have coal tar in them.

June 11, 2025
A MySebDermTeam Member

I am too very sensitive to products. I have tried the harsh treatments of shampoo and some conditioners. I have to sample a lot of products my system works either. Right now I’m using ciclopirox prescribed by my doctor. I use the shampoo 3times a week, I use I trade off using clear and clean shampoo or head & shoulders bare.
I sometimes use the coal tar shampoo too. I use the ciclopirox cream, and face wash. I have not completely healed but a definite improvement.
I have a large amount of unused products that didn’t work for me.
We are all different in our genetic make up and each one of us will react differently to different products,
The key is to give the medication time to work.
Rinse hair shampoo with your plastic brush. Look on Amazon. Work the shampoo in very well and let it set 10 - 15 minutes. Then rinse.
Timing your product gives it time to do its cleaning and soak into your skin.
You can use the shampoo for your face cleaner, just don’t get into your eyes.

June 10, 2025
A MySebDermTeam Member

I just read last night people were getting better using the Pueblo diet. A mother put her very broken out baby on the diet and he is now clear. I really believe in what we eat and put on our bodies may contribute to our condition. Sugars, dairy products, wheats, and the water we drink. I’m glad you’re getting relief from the grape seed oil. Grape seed oil is one of the good oils for us. Great advice, thank you.
I recommended the anti inflammatory diet here, but looking at the two diets both are very similar.
My aunt has rosacea and her doctor gave her cream with ivermectin in it. She uses it regularly. Her skin looks great.

June 10, 2025
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While there's no single diet that works for everyone with seborrheic dermatitis, some members have found success through dietary changes. The process often requires careful trial and error to identify personal triggers.

Recent research suggests certain foods may have stronger associations with seborrheic dermatitis Show Full Answer

While there's no single diet that works for everyone with seborrheic dermatitis, some members have found success through dietary changes. The process often requires careful trial and error to identify personal triggers.

Recent research suggests certain foods may have stronger associations with seborrheic dermatitis, including:
- White bread
- Pasta
- Rice
- Coffee
- Certain vegetables
- Nuts
- Non-acidic fruits To identify your specific triggers, consider:
- Keeping a detailed food diary
- Eliminating one food at a time to monitor effects
- Working closely with your healthcare provider
- Consulting a dietitian for personalized guidance

One MySebDermTeam member reported complete relief from breakouts after eliminating dairy, though symptoms returned when reintroducing it. Remember that managing seborrheic dermatitis often involves a combination of dietary changes, stress management, and getting quality sleep.

June 10, 2025

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