Sound like psoriasis. I have it too. It started like dandruff too.

Do you know why only H & S works, because it contains 1% selenium sulfide. Which is treated in various skin diseases and even fungal infection.

Shampoo all the area which is affected and on weekends leave the shampoo out to dry for 15 minutes then wash it back.

FYI selsun blue has 2.5% but smells really bad.

then no choice, TS have to do it the hard way, of taking care of himself daily with exceptionally strict cleanliness routines.

It has nothing to do with cleanliness. In fact too much washing will cause more irritation and dry flakes.

Some moisturizers don't last the whole day and flaking starts again midway through. My samples of Physiogel -- both types are long lasting and help control flaking. I suspect the "Rich" formula will be better because it is thicker and one ingredient is "ceramide" which is a promising new substance found in expensive oral skin supplements (Eliz Arden $300)
It claims to form a skin barrier, so probably good for using under cosmetics to conceal. Ask for samples to try before buying the small tube at Rm60! Remember, moisturizing is not a cure!

Many will say eat this, don't eat that, take vitamin X. All of these are unproven, especially if you are looking for quick results. Another theory is that Seb Derm lives on oil, so they say don't use anything oil based, not even soap. That may be why sea salt works for some people. It might just be that all salts tend to calm irritated skin.

Things that have NOT worked, meaning still have SD or it continues to spread (in other words, waste of $$$) :

H&S (pyrithione), Selsun (selenium sulfide), Coal tar soaps, raw honey, cider vinegar, Cetaphil.
Antifungal creams, steroids, acne creams, Elidel cream (tachrolimus, powerful prescription)

We must face the possibility that it is a genetic hereditary or immune condition that is affected by tropical climate.

This post has been edited by oneeleven: Apr 15 2016, 07:14 PM

Update on Physiogel

Two months applying "Rich" sample onto red spots, as reported earlier, very good as a thick-layer moisturizer. A bit sticky. Lasts all day to stop flaking.

However, other products, including cheap sea salt can give similar results, so Rm60 for a tube may be too much of a luxury for many.

In the end, the most important conclusion is that it did not cure the dermatitis.

physiogel is good , my eczema improved with it

I'm just going through a quick search on a couple of more reputable sites.

They're showing very similar options of products that are used for treatment.

As for Selsun Blue (1% Selenium Sulfide), how did use it? It has to be applied undiluted, and let sit for 10 minutes.

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1108...ication#showall
http://www.dermnetnz.org/dermatitis/seborr...dermatitis.html
http://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/0501/p2703.html
http://www.nytimes.com/health/guides/disea...s/overview.html
http://www.the-dermatologist.com/article/8971

It's because physiogel contains some shea butter in it. Look at the ingredient list, there's "Butyrospermum Parkii Butter". That's West African Shea Butter & it's not even the first item in the ingredient list. Meaning the content isn't that high. The ingredients are listed from the highest content to the lowest content.

Imagine if you use 100% pure shea butter, all the benefits of shea butter goes into your eczema.

my cousin experience something similar which he thought is dandruff. turned out he got some skin problem and now spread to his whole left side face. it is damn geli i tell u.

psoriasis. Get local doctor to write a referral letter for you to be referred to the KL GH Dermatologist department. They will prescribe the correct topical or biologics for you. And btw, welcome to the P club, it cant be cure and there is no such thing as cure for Psoriasis. congratulations.

Drink more water, rest more, exercise more, get more sun and live healthy and dont be lazy with your topical or biologics. Ways to control your psoriasis.

Karma's a bitch dude. Bad news for you too. Psoriasis is spread via genetics. Read it somewhere and some doctor tells me. So you might have the gene. Some dont get it their whole life but the gene will be passed around. So dont be rude to your cousin.

try below easy fixed, i used to have bad dandruff, solve by sleeping early 10pm. And sensitive skin cause by to much and harsh wiping of sweat while working out in gym ,solve by below cream but on and off will return if i stay up late (2-3am) for 2-3 days in a row.

(spelling might be wrong):

benovate N cream - for sensitive skin, this contain some steroid stop using when symptom stop. put mild thin layer enough.

h-cord - middles cream for sensitive skin also contain steroid. change to this when not that serious. also thin layer or problem spot

Sleep more and earlier - lack of sleep or stress life will cause sensitive skin and dandruff too.

I have this especially this year when MY very hot, hence my skin more dry.

I use a combo of Betnovate and Nizoral Cream (Anti fungal cream) and it worked wonders after 1 week, I never saw it again.

I went to Dr Ting Derma Clinic to have this checked before and its Sabhorreinc Dermatitis.

Bottom line, keep hydrated, moisturize your face, and constant apply the cream until you cant see the redness again.

Betnovate & Nizoral are steroids, you need to use them with caution & take note of their side effects.

Correction. Nizoral is not steroid. Is antifungal cream.

Did Dr Ting prescribe those creams? Please say whether the SD stopped after a month of not using the creams. I have not tried them together at the same time. If the creams must be applied forever, then not a cure. May as well use something gentler.

Have to apply forever. Books said taking high.dosage of biotin will keep it at bay. Haven't tried yet

Dr Ting gave their own medicine and used it for a while until it finished. Problem with SD it comes back once in a while if you didn't take care of your skin.

Mixture of creams stopped the SD for a while, but then if Malaysia decides to dry out my skin and I forgot to apply moisturizer (like yesterday, got sunburn), then it will come back, need to reapply again.

My SD is very much like my scalp dandruff, and mine I just need to keep regulated by a good gentle dandruff shampoo. Once I ran out and used a strong one which dry out my scalp, it will definitely come back.

But then, better go ask derma directly. Different skin types, different skin diagnosis, different cures.

Hi. I've also have troubles with skin on my face, neurodermitis. Only psoeasy active cream helps me. I used also creams with cortison but I had side effects. Psoeasy works great with no side effects.