- Diet as a Powerful Tool: Discover how diet alone can lead to significant improvements in seborrheic dermatitis.
- Real-Life Success Stories: Learn from 5 individuals who successfully managed their condition through dietary changes.
- Diverse Dietary Approaches: Explore a range of diets, from Candida cleanses to targeted food eliminations.
- Actionable Takeaways: Gain practical insights and key lessons from each success story to apply to your own journey.
- Holistic Perspective: Understand the importance of diet, lifestyle, and individual factors in managing seborrheic dermatitis.
After battling seborrheic dermatitis myself, I’ve seen firsthand how impactful dietary changes can be. While topical treatments offer relief, the most lasting and profound improvements often come from addressing the root cause through diet. This article dives into the experiences of 5 individuals who successfully cured their seborrheic dermatitis using diet alone.
For each person, we’ll examine their specific dietary approach, the timeline for their positive results, and an assessment of their online presence to ensure authenticity. My aim is that these stories will empower you with knowledge about the potential of diet in managing seborrheic dermatitis and guide you towards the most effective strategies.
It’s important to acknowledge that finding the right dietary approach for seborrheic dermatitis can be challenging. For immediate relief and to manage daily symptoms, natural topical solutions can be very helpful.
Update March 2016: An approach gaining traction within the SkinDrone community and one that has personally worked well for me since summer 2015, is detailed here: My Seborrheic Dermatitis Skin Regimen 2.0. You can also find valuable discussions in the comments section of that post.
Table of Contents
1. TaylorMade – CureZone: Focusing on Whole, Unprocessed Foods
TaylorMade’s journey highlights the impact of long-term poor nutrition and dehydration on seborrheic dermatitis. He recounts how initial redness escalated into typical seborrheic dermatitis flakiness. Like many, his first step was a dermatologist visit, only to be met with the discouraging news of a potentially lifelong, incurable condition.
Undeterred, TaylorMade embarked on his own research, initially trying common treatments like steroid creams and anti-fungal lotions with little success. Turning to the internet, he explored dietary modifications, eliminating simple carbohydrates, white sugars, dairy, wheat, and other commonly implicated foods.
His breakthrough came when he shifted his focus from restriction to inclusion, emphasizing foods he should eat. This positive reframing, coupled with a healthy dietary plan, led to a reversal of his skin issues.
TaylorMade’s Dietary Outline:
His diet emphasized whole, unprocessed foods, eliminating common triggers:
- Carbohydrates: Exclusively complex carbohydrates like:
- Brown rice
- Buckwheat
- Quinoa
- Vegetables: All vegetables except:
- Eggplant
- Bell pepper
- Protein: All sources except:
- Eggs
- Fruits: Tart and citrus fruits, consumed on an empty stomach.
- Nuts: Primarily cashews and almonds.
- Peanuts were avoided.
- Liquids: Strictly water, consumed frequently and sparingly with meals to aid digestion.
- Desserts: Limited to homemade ice cream, likely made with quality milk and natural sweeteners.
Beyond diet, TaylorMade washed his face only at night and used a moisturizer while sleeping. While he included this in his account, he believed the restrictive diet was the primary driver of his success.
Key Takeaways from TaylorMade:
- Prioritize Clean Eating: Focus on whole, unprocessed foods.
- Complex Carbs are Key: Eliminate simple carbohydrates and sugars.
- Listen to Your Body: Identify and remove specific trigger foods (for him, eggplant, bell peppers, and eggs).
- Focus on Inclusion: Shift your mindset to what you can eat, rather than just restriction.
2. Tedmaster5 – Curezone: Addressing Candida Overgrowth
Tedmaster5’s story echoes TaylorMade’s initial experiences, linking years of unhealthy habits and digestive issues to the onset of seborrheic dermatitis. He also mentions a stressful work environment and inconsistent skincare.
The crucial difference was Tedmaster5’s confirmed Candida infection. This diagnosis led him to the Candida diet/cleanse. After a strict four-month program, his skin normalized, and he gradually broadened his diet again, experiencing lasting positive results. He also incorporated colonics and infrared saunas to support detoxification.
Tedmaster5’s Dietary Outline:
He strictly adhered to a Candida diet, designed to starve fungal overgrowth in the body. This diet is highly restrictive, eliminating foods that feed Candida.
[Candida Diet – PDF Guide][1]
Key Takeaways from Tedmaster5:
- Investigate Underlying Issues: If you suspect a systemic issue like Candida, get tested. Identifying the root cause is crucial for targeted treatment.
- Candida Diet for Candida: If you have Candida overgrowth, a Candida diet may be effective for seborrheic dermatitis.
- Caution with Restrictive Diets: Candida diets are very restrictive and require careful planning to avoid nutritional deficiencies. Use responsibly and consider professional guidance.
3. Rob Stuart – YouTube: Lifestyle and Holistic Diet Approach
Rob Stuart’s approach, shared on YouTube, emphasizes a holistic lifestyle alongside dietary changes. He highlights the importance of quitting smoking and incorporating exercise.
Quitting smoking reduces overall toxin load and strengthens the immune system, potentially enough to resolve seborrheic dermatitis. While some studies suggest tobacco smoke on the skin might have benefits for certain skin conditions (similar to coal tar treatments), the overall health detriments of smoking outweigh any potential topical benefit.
Rob Stuart also stresses the crucial role of exercise for digestion and overall health, aligning with cultures that integrate movement into their food philosophy. He emphasizes that even the cleanest diet is less effective without sufficient physical activity for proper digestion and toxin removal.
His dietary advice focuses on adding beneficial foods and habits rather than strict restrictions.
Rob Stuart’s Dietary Outline:
His guidelines are less restrictive, focusing on positive additions:
- Clean Carbohydrates: Prioritize whole carbohydrates like rice and potatoes.
- Juicing: Incorporate fresh juices.
- Abundant Vegetables and Fruits: Eat plenty of fresh produce.
- Healthy Cooking Oils: Use coconut oil and ghee, avoiding vegetable oils.
- Eliminate Processed Foods: Cut out processed foods, coffee, and flour.
- Limit Red Meat and Vegetable Oils: Reduce intake of these.
Key Takeaways from Rob Stuart:
- Holistic Lifestyle Changes: Address diet, smoking, and exercise for comprehensive improvement.
- Focus on Adding Good Foods: Emphasize nutrient-dense whole foods rather than just restriction.
- Exercise is Essential: Regular movement is vital for digestion and overall health, complementing dietary efforts.
- Long-Term Commitment: Sustainable lifestyle changes, not temporary diets, are key to lasting results.
4. MilkAllergy – Curezone: Identifying and Eliminating Food Allergies
MilkAllergy’s story underscores the importance of personalized approaches and identifying specific food triggers. After years of topical treatments, he noticed a link between flare-ups and certain foods, particularly dairy, which also caused bloating.
He highlights the limitations of both conventional and alternative medicine in addressing seborrheic dermatitis. While doctors often dismiss diet and deem it incurable, naturopaths may promote overly restrictive and generalized approaches. MilkAllergy advocates for an informed, individualized approach, combining medical advice with personal experience and testing.
He smartly pursued allergy testing, which pinpointed his trigger foods. Eliminating these led to the disappearance of both bloating and seborrheic dermatitis.
MilkAllergy’s Dietary Outline:
His diet became clear after allergy testing, focusing on eliminating specific triggers:
- Cow’s milk
- Baker’s yeast
- Brewer’s yeast
- Cola bean
- Soybean
- Wheat
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Rice
For foods with mild allergies (wheat, almonds, cashews, rice), he allowed occasional consumption.
Key Takeaways from MilkAllergy:
- Personalized Approach is Key: Seborrheic dermatitis is individual; what works for one may not work for another.
- Allergy Testing Can Be Invaluable: Identify specific food triggers through testing to remove guesswork.
- Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to symptoms like bloating and flare-ups that may indicate food sensitivities.
- Combine Medical Insights with Self-Awareness: Integrate professional advice with your own experiences for effective management.
5. WildChild33 – Curezone: Candida, Nutrient Deficiencies, and Gut Health (Theoretical Approach)
WildChild33’s post is included for its theoretical perspective, though the author provides no direct evidence of personal success. It emphasizes the link between Candida, nutritional deficiencies, and seborrheic dermatitis.
The theory posits that Candida overgrowth leads to deficiencies in B-vitamins, zinc, and essential fatty acids, contributing to seborrheic dermatitis and skin issues. (It’s important to note that the author incorrectly claims these nutrients are synthesized by gut flora).
WildChild33 connects Candida to leaky gut and then to seborrheic dermatitis, a concept that resonates with some theories about the condition. While the leaky gut connection is complex and debated, it’s a relevant area of consideration.
WildChild33’s Dietary Outline:
This approach focuses on a two-pronged dietary strategy:
- Restrict: Eliminate gluten, sugar, lactose, and other digestion-slowing foods to starve “bad” microbes.
- Nourish: Consume fermented foods to replenish “good” gut bacteria and promote strong digestion.
Key Takeaways from WildChild33:
- Focus on Gut Health (with Caution): While the Candida/leaky gut theory is complex, gut health is likely relevant to seborrheic dermatitis.
- Fermented Foods May Be Beneficial: Incorporating fermented foods can support gut health.
- Restrictive Approach May Be Challenging: This diet is quite restrictive and may be difficult to maintain and could cause stress related to food choices.
- Individualized Approach Still Needed: This is a general approach and may not be suitable for everyone’s specific situation.
My Technique to Stay Moving Throughout the Day
My own experience with seborrheic dermatitis highlighted the negative impact of a sedentary lifestyle. Long hours at the computer, with limited movement, seemed to exacerbate my condition.
To combat this, I adopted the Pomodoro Technique, which involves structured work intervals with short breaks. During these 5-minute breaks, I incorporate simple exercises like stretching, push-ups, and squats to boost circulation and stimulate digestion. Even small movements, like walking stairs or doing squats in the washroom, can make a difference.
Learn more about the Pomodoro Technique [here][2].
The Importance of Understanding Seborrheic Dermatitis
Taking the time to deeply understand seborrheic dermatitis is crucial for effective management. Surprisingly, many doctors don’t thoroughly educate patients about the condition. As sufferers, we deserve to understand what’s happening with our skin.
I’ve dedicated years to researching seborrheic dermatitis, studying research papers, medical texts, and patents. I’ve compiled this information into an accessible online guide:
Seborrheic Dermatitis – The Owner’s ManualThis guide is structured like a book but allows for easy navigation between sections, making complex information more digestible.
Balancing Food Intake Over Specific Diets
Many of us seek a single “magic bullet” diet to cure seborrheic dermatitis. However, after experimenting with various diets, I believe a more balanced approach is more effective long-term. Over-focusing on specific dietary rules can make us miss the bigger picture.
Instead, consider the common threads among diets reported to help seborrheic dermatitis:
- Reduced Caloric Intake
- Reduced Simple Carbohydrates (Sugars)
- Shift in Lipid Balance
- Increased Dietary Fiber
- Increased Antioxidant Intake
These factors, I believe, are the underlying reasons why various diets can be beneficial for seborrheic dermatitis.
Insights from Psoriasis Research
A review of diets for Psoriasis found that beneficial diets often share these same characteristics [].
Focusing on these general principles of balanced eating may be as effective as strictly adhering to any single restrictive diet. My SkinSupport program further explores these principles: SkinSupport program.
In Summary: Diet and Seborrheic Dermatitis
These five stories (excluding WildChild33’s theoretical post) demonstrate the real possibility of curing seborrheic dermatitis through diet alone, often coupled with minor lifestyle adjustments. It requires commitment and understanding your body’s unique needs.
However, I still believe that combining internal dietary strategies with an effective topical treatment is the most comprehensive approach. My recommended topical solution is detailed here.
Key Takeaways from these Dietary Approaches:
- Digestive System Connection: Seborrheic dermatitis is strongly linked to digestive health.
- Whole Foods are Crucial: A balanced digestive system thrives on clean, whole foods.
- Fermented Foods for Gut Health: Include fermented foods like kefir and sauerkraut to support good digestion.
- Hydration is Paramount: Proper hydration is even more critical than food choices.
- Movement Matters: Exercise and movement are as vital as hydration for digestive health.
- Individualized Approach: Everyone is unique; find what dietary and lifestyle changes work best for you.
- Beyond Candida: Not all seborrheic dermatitis is Candida-related.
- Focus on Inclusion, Not Just Restriction: Emphasize what you should eat for long-term success.
Other important factors, not heavily emphasized by these individuals, include the impact of cortisol on digestion and inflammation, and the balance of the two branches of the immune system. These topics are discussed in more detail here.
If you’ve successfully managed your seborrheic dermatitis with diet, please share your experience in the comments below! Your insights can be invaluable to others seeking natural solutions.
Hi,
Reply PermalinkI have suffered from SD for nearly 30 years, I have tried this diet for some time now and eat clean, exercise regularly, do basically everything that is talked about here but to no avail…
Hi Mark,
Sorry to hear that you’ve had it for such a long time. I know first hand the type of impact in can have on quality of life (especially social).
Since you have had it for so long it would be amazing to get some insight about the condition from you. How it evolved, how it came to be and what treatments really stood out along the way.
Currently I have been able to control my seborrheic dermatitis about 98% with an extremely simple strategy, which I’ve outlined here. However, I have only suffered for about 2-3 years prior to this. So it would really be interesting to hear how yours progress over such a long period of time.
For me I found that trying to control it with diet was very mysterious. It really seemed that at times it was mind over matter and that by thinking bad things about a certain type a food I would simply raise cortisol levels and the seborrheic dermatitis would strike. One thing I did notice is that water fasting would make the seborrheic dermatitis disappear extremely quickly. After a day or two of water fasting seborrheic dermatitis would be gone. However, obviously I can’t live on just water. Right now I’m not doing any dietary restrictions/modifications (except I don’t consume dairy, but this was the case before I even got seborrheic dermatitis).
Really hope some of the information on this website can help you. Look forward to hearing back from you. All the best!
Reply PermalinkHi Michael,
Water fasting is a curious one, I wouldn’t last 2 hours on water, I drink a lot of it but love my food, I am currently on a Gluten Free diet and consuming water only, no alcohol for a while now, my face seems to be clearing up but I am also using Cortizone cream twice a day so putting it down to that…it comes and goes all the time, the climate here in Sydney probably doesn’t help but Im from Ireland and I had it bad there too.
I cant quite tell when it first flared up but I did suffer with acne in my teenage years…skin problems have been the bane of my existence since I was a teen, im now 45.
I cant say what works best for me as I try so many different shampoos and creams etc. I definitely believe diet has something to do with it and really hope eating clean and staying off the booze will help…but in saying that ive eaten badly and been on the grog in the past and it never flared up and then for no reason out it comes…weird…Ill keep updated on my current diet and situation…
Mark
Reply PermalinkMichael,
Just a question on the L’Glutamine, why did you stop taking that?
Mark
Reply PermalinkHi Mark,
Yeah water fasting was quite difficult. Was not really a sustainable way for me to control my seborrheic dermatitis :). However, it did demonstrate for me that it was connected to food/digestion.
The whole gluten free thing kept appearing when I was researching on ways to fight my problem. When going gluten free I also saw some improvements, but they were somewhat inconsistent and it wasn’t fully gone. Looking back I really think it’s more of a psychological thing. If in your mind you believe that going gluten free helps you are more calm about your skin in general. This calmness of the mind helps to keep anxiety and cortisol spikes down, which reduces inflammation.
Right now I’m back on a regular healthy diet. Whole grains, fish and vegetables make up a large portion of it and I feel great.
One thing that gluten does do, is slow digestion. I believe this why many people associate many issues with it. As digestion slows down other digestive issues become more prominent. So for example if you have some sort of damage or infection somewhere along the digestive tract it will likely start acting up as the system is slowed down. Perhaps smaller meal sizes and staying well hydrated can help with this (for me this helped greatly).
In general I found that seborrheic dermatitis is extremely strange. It seemed to come and go as it pleased. Additionally many treatments seemed to have great initial results for a week or two. After this initial phase most treatments ceased to stop working so well.
Hope you find something sustainable that works for you!
Reply PermalinkHello Again
I’m not really a fan of supplements in general. Additionally I didn’t want to effect my own internal glutamine production by over providing the body. I did go through about ~900g of the stuff though. Mixing a teaspoon of it with a glass of water first thing in the morning for roughly 5-6 months straight.
Currently upon waking I chug back a bunch of water and wait 30-60min before eating my first meal. Not sure if this helps (or does anything), but it seems to let the digestive system wake up.
PS. There’s a bunch of people (here, here a few posts down, and a Google search should bring up more) who say zinc, msm, and glutamine have been effective for the as well. I’ve got both other supplements as well, but barely them since I couldn’t find too much medical stuff supporting their effectiveness.
Reply PermalinkHi
Very informative texts. My husband has Seborrheic Dermatitis and he’s been on a ketogenic diet för a couple of years now, his symptoms doesn’t seem so bad, Head & Shoulders dandruff shampoo keeps it at bay. And I think he’d rather exercise than give upp eggs, cream or butter. But he now has many different suggestions to consider if merely exercise won’t do the trick.
And I just wanted to share my knowledge regarding fasting. I am also on a ketogenic diet, and I have no problem fasting for 24 hours, drinking only water and eating som salt. One recommendation is to look into increasing the intake of saturated fats.
Thank you for sharing
Reply PermalinkHi Jeannette,
Thanks for the info. Does your husband mainly get it in the scalp or the face as well? And what made you try out the ketogenic diet yourself?
For me the Ketogenic diet wasn’t really an optimal choice. At least that’s the way I felt. Definitely believe it has its benefits, but its quite a commitment.
Also I think due to the way Head and Shoulders work, it makes you dependent on its regular usage. So I decided to get away from it even though it worked well for the scalp. What helped was actually going against popular belief. Instead I opted for high moisturizing shampoo. There was an adjustment period with this, but in the end it looks like its paid off as my scalp seems to have normalized. Haven’t touched Head and Shoulders for over 8 months.
My knowledge on saturated fats has also expanded greatly during my research. My belief is inline with yours. Before I was trying to avoid them because of all the incorrect info you typically hear. Now I enjoy my oats, butter, and toast in the mornings
Thanks again for reaching how. All the best.
Reply PermalinkHi Guys ,
I only signup to this forum to share my experiences hoping it will help others.
Reply PermalinkI had seborrheic dermatitis for over 24 years. Dry, itchy, inflamed skin; scalp, chest, nose, eybrows etc.
I have tried all sorts over the years; shampoos, creams, moisturizers, finishing with steroids which was the only thing that worked for me (temporarily) .
Few months ago my doctor advised I should take small aspirin (100mg) daily for all sorts of benefits ranging from hart, circulation, anti stroke, and finally, as we all read in recent publications anti cancerous properties etc. (I am a 42 year old male).
Well, guess what, all symptoms disappeared in within first 2 months.
It has been 18 months now and not a sign of any dry or itchy skin anywhere on my body!
All those years of discomfort, all gone.
I hope it will work for you too. Good luck
Miras
Hi Miras,
Thank you for providing your experience. That is actually the first time I’ve heard of that approach. Seems extremely straightforward and simple. Wonder how the aspirin works though…
Have you been taking it daily for 18 months now? Are there any health implications of doing this?
Thanks again and look forward to any other details you may have.
Reply PermalinkHi Miras
Yes seems a little too good to be true, a simple pill to banish this, I tried it but with a antihistamine as well but didn’t work, took them for a week or so, more feed back would be good
Mark
Reply PermalinkHi,
basically i’m 17 now and ive suffered from seb derm at 13 or 14 years oid, i remember i was eating alot of yeast foods and using a ointmont cream on my face. it would literally go all from my face then 4 days later i will have a breakout… ive stopped eating yeast without cheating and now i dont have big breakouts but my face does sometimes bes red… ive tried honey, dead sea, everything but there is something triggering it to come back, ibe now got a rash on the right side of my beard which is an infection due to a hair follicule with bacteria etc… ive heard a cream called ‘emuvate’ or somwthing like that would get it rid of it any thoughts? i need helps asap
Reply PermalinkHi Zakariyya,
Honestly, it’s hard for me to recommend anything since I have no medical training. However, take a look at this post. It outlined my complete experience. The comments have quite a bit of feedback as well. Additionally, here is a post that just talks about the specifics of the final approach I used.
As for yeast, it’s kind of yes and no for me. I thought there was a relation, but now I just think yeast heavy foods typically slow down digestion. So any type of gut issues are likely to be exaggerated as digestion is slowed. So, in essence I don’t really think it’s the yeast directly, but how it and the foods which typically contain it effect the overall digestion process. Currently I’m not watching out for it really.
Hope that helps and let me know if you have any updates. best of luck!
Hope that helps.
Reply PermalinkIve had SD for the past 8 months now. I kept trying to figure out what it was, thinking it was this or that. Went to the docs to many times, got anti biotics used steriod creams etc. Finally stopped drinking protein powder and it got so much better. Latter i realized it was still appearing on my skin, cut all diary out and its almost gone.
Reply PermalinkHi Rob,
Thanks for the update.
Yeah, it’s crazy how small changes can have such drastic impacts on it.
I’m actually slowly starting to bring dairy back now. However, I’m pacing just to make sure it doesn’t come back.
Thanks again and best of luck!
Reply PermalinkI’ve had seborrehic dermatitis for 20 years. Nothing dietary works and I have become immune to all the shampoos. The only thing that gets rid of my dermatitis is either living in a tropical climate or doing bikram yoga. It seems like sweating is key.
Reply PermalinkHi Michelle,
Thanks for checking in!
Yeah sweating can benefit SD, this can be due to the fact that healthy sweat is rich in antimicrobial peptides. And these can in helping control the malassezia that is believed to be largely responsible for SD (source).
However, in some individuals sweat may be missing these peptides and as a result sweating may actually make it worse for these people as the sebaceous glands open up.
All the best.
Reply PermalinkI am a college student that got serborrheic dermititis and now it is haunting me. It has caused me numerous eat problems! Someone tell me the best way to treat it. I have it on my ears and the back of my head. Please help!!
Reply PermalinkHi Karly,
This is what I’ve been doing for the past ~1.5 months:
My Seborrheic Dermatitis Skin Regimen 2.0
Previous to this, the following regimen was helpful for about a year:
My Seborrheic Dermatitis Skin Regimen
Alternatively, I’ve attempted to summarize everything I’ve tried in the past here:
Overview of Seborrheic Dermatitis Face Treatments
It’s definitely possible to make it go away.
Reply PermalinkHope that helps. Best of luck!
Thanks for the informative article. I will keep following
Reply PermalinkMy SD would begin to itch after 24 hours without a shower and get worse the longer I waited to clean my hair. I already had a lot of skin sensitivity to chemicals so I was using “Free and Clear” shampoo and conditioner. Right now my best results come from soaking my hair for a few minutes in a week apple cider vinegar solution before shampooing and conditioning. Then taking out sugar and increasing my water intake gets me to an fairly normal existence.
Reply PermalinkThis would be tough in college where all the food is carb and sugars and it’s hard to eat veggies. I feel for you. Take out sugar if you can and carry a water bottle everywhere you go. Shower daily. Destress.
Reply PermalinkHi Wendy,
Thanks for sharing and yeah it can be somewhat tough in college with this condition. However, I personally have come to believe it is not so much sugar and carbs, but in the way which we can perceive their consumption.
From everything that I have read I believe the issues is more related to improper digestion and metabolism of fats. More specifically omega-6 fatty acids. However, the explanation gets a bit tricky.
Currently my diet is fairly unrestricted and I’ve been SD free for a while. Had one incident in the summer for a bit, but this lead to me make my own product. So perhaps it may have been a blessing in disguise. Either way I still think topical products can only get you so far.
Distressing is definitely pivotal to success though.
All the best.
Reply PermalinkI suffered from SD for 6 years on my scalp and the past two years, I was noticing it was spreading and getting worse. I would see a doctor every so often and he would prescribe me a topical gel that did nothing! This summer I made a decision to go vegan, not for my head, but for other reasons. Little did I know, it would heal my head forever. I cut out meat first, and noticed the itching was subsiding. A week later I cut out ALL dairy products from an animal. Within 5 days it started to heal, and in 2 weeks in was gone completely. I couldn’t believe it! I struggled with this for 6 years, would see a doctor, nothing worked. And once I stopped eating/drinking dairy, it was gone!
Reply PermalinkNothing to do with diet,I tried the vegan diet and all it done was make it worse and give me serious health problems,the human body is designed to consume animal flesh,don’t be fooled by all the vegan hype
Reply PermalinkHi Michael,
Reply PermalinkRead your posts I will be looking at again. I suffer from seb. dermatitis . very hard
I was on anti candida diet for months I stopped using steroids. I have hair loss though and I am trying to see what I can use topically. Oil is a vicious cycle. J
Hi Tara,
Thanks for the update. Glad to hear you had such fantastic results from going vegan. However, this doesn’t seem like a universal solution. Every one is different and the unique environments of guts can be optimized for consumption very different diets/foods (genetics plays a big role as well). For some it may be a more vegan diet, while others it may be a more protein based diet.
All the best and hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Reply PermalinkLook forward to any updates.
can you share with me that you drink or anoint aspirin? How much it dose?
Reply Permalinkthanks you so much
I’ve living with SB for 5 years already, and I’e tried all sorts of shampoos and treatements, still struggling with it, but I have no doubt that dairy really makes it unbearable, when ever i hava a significant amount of dairy I just cant handle it.
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Reply PermalinkHi Juan,
Thanks for the input. How strong has the effect from diary appear to be for you?
Without it, does the seborrheic dermatitis completely disappear?
All the best.
Reply PermalinkHi Mark,
Happy to hear it’s still working well for you.
Reply PermalinkAll the best.
Hi I just want everyone to know that allllll of you yes all that have dermatitis, you all have leaky gut right now please just heal your gut, more info please check Dr axe how TO heal leaky gut. I want you all to cure yourself and have your skin back. It will take a good 3months of healing to see a good difference and also you will heal your allergies from food. PLEASE IF YOU SUFFER FROM SD THEN HEAL YOUR GUT. WE SHALL ALL CURE THIS ONCE AND FOR ALL
Reply PermalinkHi i suffer from SD and recently began to change my diet but i think the thing that mainly causes my SD is the amount of oil my face produces it produces a huge amount and i know there is no real way to stop the oil produce even with diet so i am not sure what to so. Will the product that you have been using bio8 make my skin even oilyier? Thanks
Reply PermalinkI am a newcomer, interested in everything to get rid of this awful complaint
Reply PermalinkThe main cause of seborrheic dermatitis is constipation, anemia and digestive problems. Blood and intestines cleaning , that is, a raw food diet with fruits and vegetables organic. Free pesticides and without transgenic ie without being genetically modified is necessary, you can eat kilos of fruit and vegetables, but if not organic no effect is poison anyway. Change in lifestyle as walking every day, thirty minutes of daily sun, do not be angry and to use toiletries that has chemical agents that seram absovidos the skin. Seborrheic dermatitis is caused by its wrong lifestyle over the years. Look documentaries like the ‘Monsanto’’ which shows that most of the world is contaminated food full of poisons, search on Dr.Sebi, Gerson therapy, Tina van der Maas, among others. And think about how we are manipulated and cheated every day!
Reply PermalinkThe main cause of seborrheic dermatitis is constipation, anemia and digestive problems. Blood and intestines cleaning , that is, a raw food diet with fruits and vegetables organic. Free pesticides and without transgenic ie without being genetically modified is necessary, you can eat kilos of fruit and vegetables, but if not organic no effect is poison anyway. Change in lifestyle as walking every day, thirty minutes of daily sun, do not be angry and to not use toiletries that has chemical agents that seram absovidos the skin. Seborrheic dermatitis is caused by its wrong lifestyle over the years. Look documentaries like the ‘Monsanto’’ which shows that most of the world is contaminated food full of poisons, search on Dr.Sebi, Gerson therapy, Tina van der Maas, among others. And think about how we are manipulated and cheated every day!
Reply PermalinkMy brother and I both had seb derm from when we were both around 5-7 years old. We used to just think it was dandruff/dry skin until we were diagnosed in our early teens. It was very depressing to know I had a condition that could not be healed. My wealthy side of my family paid for my brother to go to one of the most expensive doctors you can get in Beverly Hills and the doctor did not prescribe him any medication. He was told to eliminate ALL sugars from his diet, this includes anything that turns into sugar (pasta which I eat ALL the time). My brother did as he was told and cured his seb derm with diet and exercise. For me however, I have much more trouble sticking to the no sugar diet. After reading this entire article, I truly do believe our condition has something to do with your digestive system. When I was a child, I was constipated ALL the time, and was always drinking prune juice to help with it. I also passed out 5 times in my earlier childhood due to dehydration. I am starting tomorrow on the candida diet(because it eliminates sugar) and going to be taking a regular probiotic and working on some time of detox. I will post my results.
Reply PermalinkI would recommend to check the lactose intolerance first. My experience: after fighting with the condition for most of my adolescent and adult life, in the beginning of this year I let a tissue specimen from my gut be checked (by means of endoscopic procedure) and it showed I have zero lactase level. After applying lactose-free diet I can confirm the symptoms softened (though did not disappear altogether).
Reply PermalinkHi Zak,
Thanks for your input.
Personally, disagree with this. Though I do believe that gut issues can at times be the cause of seborrheic dermatitis, the condition seems to be auto immune related. Stress, genetics, infection, overall immunity, and various other factors can play a significant role. As a result pin-pointing a universal cause for everyone seems to be impossible and impractical.
Wish you all the best!
Reply PermalinkHi Ross,
Sorry for such a huge delay in getting back to you.
Sebaceous gland activity (oil production) does appear to be a significant contributor to seborrheic dermatitis progression.
However, from my research it is the composition of this sebum (mainly oil) that is the underlying issue.
The BIOM8 Skin Conditioning Oil is simply a blend of oils and Vitamin E. This may temporarily increase the amount of oil present on the skin.
Though I typically hated using most moisturizers as they left my skin feeling greasy. The BIOM8 absorbs quickly and has been a pleasure to use, but this is my experience and the product was created by me. Perhaps your experience may differ.
Hope that helps.
Reply PermalinkLook forward to hearing how things turn out.
All the best.
Hi Valerie,
My apologize for the huge delay in response.
Sorry to hear that you have had the misfortune of having to deal with seborrheic dermatitis.
Here are a few of the most popular posts on SkinDrone (make sure to check out the comments as there is quite a bit of extra information):
Hope that helps.
Reply PermalinkBest of luck and hope you can find something that works for you!
I am kind of confused, so. i should not eat eggs, bell peppers and remain glueton free? what can I eat besides sour crout and yogart?!!!
Reply Permalinkwow!!! what foods should I avoid!! this is like a miracle!!! I am sick of my skin
Reply PermalinkThankyou , do need help with this problem no control even with steroids valerie…
Reply PermalinkLet’s get something straight people, Seb derm has absolutely nothing to do with diet, I have proved this, everything in moderation.
Reply PermalinkThanks for the great information.
Reply PermalinkI found cutting all dairy out does definitely help but I will still get flare ups but less often. The flare ups can be controlled simply with salt water. It the only thing that works. It stops the itching and redness in minutes.
I now use a small spray bottle and carry it with me in case my skin gets bad. Just the tiniest amount of dairy hidden in food will set it off.
Reply PermalinkYou couldn’t be more incorrect. It is completely related to diet. Most disorders of the GI tract (which is the epicenter of our immune system), skin, etc. can be treated and usually fixed with a change in your eating habits. Your lack of knowledge of the connection between diet and health is obviously lacking.
Reply PermalinkHow are you results coming along? Is your brother still cured?
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