Non-prescription (topical/oral products) for Seb Derm

[Yvonne]

Hi Everyone,

I read an ad in Alternative Medicine. This Tetrasil multi-purpose topical ointment contains silver.
Is silver that good for skin problems? Any harm? I copy a part from their web site. Has anyone
tried this ointment? Please share your experiences of non-prescription for seborrheic dermatitis.

Thank you

Happy Columbus Day in US, Happy Thanksgiving in Canada, Happy
Day in Australia, New Zealand and all other countries!

Yvonne

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Skin Problems?
Nothing else works like Tetrasil®.
Tetrasil is the only ointment in the world containing both silver and oxygen (the earth's strongest, natural germ fighters) in a single molecule. 5 patents have been awarded for its special properties.

Upon contact, Tetrasil's unique bio-electro chemistry begins to attack the bacterial, viral and fungal organisms that may cause itching, rashes, redness, burning and other unwanted skin symptoms.

Customers say the result is not just rapid relief, but elimination of the root cause. And, with natural ingredients, Tetrasil soothes the skin as it heals.

VIRAL
Oral Herpes
Cold sores
Genital Herpes
Shingles
Warts

BACTERIAL

Vaginosis
Infected Cuts & Scrapes
Impetigo
Erysipelas
Folliculitis
Diabetic Foot & Leg
Bedsores

FUNGAL

Tinea Versicolor
Ringworm
Jock Itch
Yeast Infections
Toe & Fingernail Fungus
Athlete’s Foot
Scalp Fungus

OTHER

Psoriasis
Eczema
Rashes
Minor Skin Burn
Poison Ivy/Oak/Sumac

[Yvonne]

The following post was from Brady's support group rosaceans@yahoogroups.com

Yvonne
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Camomile tea bags helped my itching head--finally relief!


I got an idea after I finished my nightly cup of camomile tea. Instead
of tossing the bags I squeezed some of the tea out of them and put them
on my head in the itchy spot. I then removed them after about 30
minutes. When I woke up this morning the ictching was greatly subsided
and the scabbiness or ugh--crust LOL cradle cap was gone.

Kristina

[drnase]

A good cleanser that clears the pores and flakes is an excellent start. Some can handle the 1% salicylic cleansers.

The gentle zinc or ketoconazole shampoos placed lightly against the face after fulll sudsing in hari (to evenly disperse medication) and then leaving on for at least 60 seconds (preferably 180 seconds) also helps many if they can tolerate it.

I think there is a new zinc + low percentage salicylic acid with tons of moisturizers out there by American Crew or another major brand like Dematologica.

[fanta]

how should the epidermis protect blood vessels against salicylic acid?

[Yvonne]

Thanks very much for your interesting post Dr. Nase! You always try
to help us. I will get this zinc + low percentage salicylic acid cleanser.
Sebcur shampoo contains salicylic 4% w/w, not sure if it is too high
or more effective.

Yvonne

A good cleanser that clears the pores and flakes is an excellent start. Some can handle the 1% salicylic cleansers.

The gentle zinc or ketoconazole shampoos placed lightly against the face after fulll sudsing in hari (to evenly disperse medication) and then leaving on for at least 60 seconds (preferably 180 seconds) also helps many if they can tolerate it.

I think there is a new zinc + low percentage salicylic acid with tons of moisturizers out there by American Crew or another major brand like Dematologica.

[drnase]

Thanks very much for your interesting post Dr. Nase! You always try
to help us. I will get this zinc + low percentage salicylic acid cleanser.
Sebcur shampoo contains salicylic 4% w/w, not sure if it is too high
or more effective.

Yvonne

A good cleanser that clears the pores and flakes is an excellent start. Some can handle the 1% salicylic cleansers.

The gentle zinc or ketoconazole shampoos placed lightly against the face after fulll sudsing in hari (to evenly disperse medication) and then leaving on for at least 60 seconds (preferably 180 seconds) also helps many if they can tolerate it.

I think there is a new zinc + low percentage salicylic acid with tons of moisturizers out there by American Crew or another major brand like Dematologica.

YVonne,

Your welcome.

By low percentage, I mean 0.5% to 1.0%. Some OTC psoriasis topicals and OTC anti-dandruff shampoo's have this sort of combo. Ill keep an eye out next time for specific brand names.

[Adam]

I use ZNP bar and I like it. I used it for my scalp first, then I use it for my face and whole body as a shower bar. Other medicated shampoos including Sebcur and Loprox made my hair dry as the straw and look like a crazy professor . Head & Shoulders has similar ingredients but ZNP is more gentle to the hair, especially to the face. It contains Zinc Pyrithione.

You all have a very nice weekend.

Adam

[Jordan]

I used ZNP bar like once or twice but everytime I used it my face went crazy afterwards, not sure why I can tolerate most dandruff shampoos.

[Adam]

That's not too bad because it works for one doesn't mean it works for all. Which shampoo works best for you Jordan?

Adam

I used ZNP bar like once or twice but everytime I used it my face went crazy afterwards, not sure why I can tolerate most dandruff shampoos.

[Buster]

STOP USING soaps and what not on your face. I never found cleansers or soaps to be of any use. They would only make the skin produce more sebum and acne and consequently worsen seborrheic dermatitis.

I have tried many topicals, the last one I used was the DRL from Cutanix. I now use that only in the evening combined with the Calm Cool and Corrected from www.dermadoctor.com
In the morning and other times in the day, after showering, I use the Calm Cool and Corrected.
It is superior to the Cutanix in that it has a powerful anti sebum/acne effect as well. Cutanix address purely inflammation, and it leaves the skin with a oily shine. Not so the CCC.

I think people should try it. I have been recommending it here on this board, but I dont no one has taken notice.