Does ACV help perioral dermatitis?

Questions and Answers About Apple Cider Vinegar

I was just diagnosed with perioral dermatitis after using cortisone on my face to get rid of a dry /flaky patch prescribed by my (no longer) dermatologist. I also have mild acne in the same area that I have PD. I started using apple cider vinegar as a toner and drinking it as a tonic a few days ago. Should this help my condition? What else would you suggest for perioral dermatitis?

Apple Cider Vinegar For Perioral Dermatitis - Reply :

How very frustrating to end up with one condition as a reaction to treating another one. You've already had a bad experience with a qualified medical practitioner so please read the website disclaimer before continuing.

I'm not sure if the Apple Cider Vinegar will help your perioral dermatitis. Your results will depend on your skin and your reaction to the ACV. Some people experience a reduction in redness but they do say that it burns so perhaps dilute the ACV toner to make it more tolerable to your skin. By drinking it as a tonic, you are not doing any harm to yourself. Apple Cider Vinegar will support your body's own healing ability but remember that some people have no reduction in skin problems while others rave about it's effectiveness.

I've read that some people experienced relief from their PD by using organic coconut oil. It is a very good moisturizer and has anti-fungal properties.

Aloe Vera Gel is very cooling and soothing for irritated skin, it may be worth a try.

If your doctor who diagnosed the PD has put you on an antibiotic then remember to take a probiotic supplement to replenish your good flora. Antibiotics tend kill all bacterias good and bad so you will do yourself a favour by taking a probiotic to avoid candida infections or digestive system upsets.

It is important that you realise that the product recommendations and information supplied are for education purposes only and not intended to diagnose or cure any ailment. The FDA requires that websites state that natural products are to be used as supplements only.


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