Dermatitis

[ouroborous 519]

Anyone on here have any problems with dermatitis?

I've been diagnosed with sebhorreic dermatitis. Basically, there are a few specific Patches of my skin that get REALLY dry and flaky once in a while (the top of my ear where it attaches to my head, the skin at the top of my eye sockets, and a couple other little tiny patches). It's not dry skin, according to my doctor, it's really an auto-immune situation where my body attacks my own skin. Right now, fortunately, it's not disfiguring (I'm not scarred or anything) and is still just confined to a few areas.

From what I can tell, my skin is good when my body is happy, well fed and well rested (in fact, I can almost predict when I'll have good skin by when I have rough nights with my sleep apnea). One thing I'm hoping is that as I lose weight and get healthier, my dermatitis (which is embarrassing and unsightly) will calm down and not be such a problem.

However, I know that surgery is a major stress on the body (hence the hair loss; fortunately I shave my head so that may not be as much of a problem!). I was wondering if anyone else deals with this issue, and what your experiences were post-surgery. Should I expect a MAJOR flare-up of itchy, dry, flaky skin? I can deal with it if it happens, but I'm hoping I won't have to...

[KC25 0]

Were you diganosed after the surgery? I am about to reach my second month post op and I have the same symptoms you do. I've never had skin issues until now.

[Cknorte 7]

Me too....I just went to the dermatologist and he claims it is a reaction to Shampoo, added to the stress of surgery and lower calorie intake.

He has me on 4 days of 3/day some sort of steroid cream and wet dressings on my back and leg, where I have it, then 10 days of 3 times a day....it has helped a ton.

He is putting me on basic shampoo (V05 for normal hair) and basic nutragena or cetaphil body wash.

He said to make sure I use the cream to get rid of the outbreaks I currently have, and to up my Omega Oil intake.

So I'll give it a try....I got the outbreaks post surgery, before surgery my skin was normal.

[KC25 0]

We got sleeved around the same time therefore we are having the same symptoms...I am on my way to the Vitamin store to buy me Omega 3 gummies :confused1: I'll make sure to get me some creams too..thanks!!!

[pcindy 8]

I have some Omega 3-6-9 oil (3 different omegas) from Whole Foods. It is a little nutty tasting- not bad, blends nicely into a few oz of pureed Soup. I recommend it. It's called "Udu's Oil." Good luck.