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Your Perioral Dermatitis Survival Guide - from an expert who has tried it all
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Elizabeth Adams Mahoney
I had not had a flare in 8 years and then bam. It was back with vengeance. I was able to get rid of it in one week using the following products.
 
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Actually keeps my teeth white and is fluoride free. Do NOT use fluoride when you have PD!
Hello Antiplaque + Whitening Fluoride Free Toothpaste
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If you are getting too dry and flaky can use this ask a mask for 10 min.
Cicaplast Balm B5+ Soothing Therapeutic Multi-Purpose Cream
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In a big flare apply every night for only 10 min. Set a timer. PD hates sulfur.
De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment - Acne Treatment
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Use an oil free moisutrizer all over face while you have the flare
La Roche Posay - Toleriane Fluide Oil Free Moisturizer
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The perfect low ingredient gentle cleanser. Do not use anything “foaming” while in a flare.
VANICREAM - 8.0 oz Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
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I know I know. But if there is a fungal component and you have tried everything else, apply this. Your face pretty much falls off but it takes the flare with it…
Lotrimin® AF Jock Itch Antifungal Cream
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We see similar results from prescription-strength azelaic acid 15% as this 10% over the counter. A bit trickier to spread due to formulation (versus the Anua one), but I use this on my chin nightly for acne, PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) ...
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for Exfoliation & Even Skin Tone
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