David, I understand how much you want to get rid of your problem... but you have got to be careful. Too many chemicals can really be damaging for your skin! Let's see...
- B5 supplements can be very useful, but they can produce some intestinal problems. For better results, look for natural sources of B5 like rice, whole grains, royal jelly... their absorption rate is higher, and you'll notice the difference.
- " Some days its better than others"... the reason is the inflammation of your lesions; that's a variable factor, but by learning its patterns, you'll know when a treatment is working.
- Cetaphil is a nice product, but it still contains chemicals. As this product is water-based, try and use lukewarm water instead; if you do not notice some improvement, then you should look for another cleanser.
- Benzoyl peroxide is an irritant chemical, so you must be careful when using it... you can even end up bleaching your skin, not to mention the problems derived from a repeated damage to your skin.
- Staying away from antibiotics is a good decision. They are a great help, but they must not be used for extended periods of time.
So... these are not bad solutions, but you must consider the pros and the cons... Maybe that wonderful solution is actually damaging your skin even more; chemicals can do that by themselves, but mixing them like that can produce even worst consequences. I would say, follow the basic, healthy skin care routines we always talk about, because your treatments will benefit from it. And, of course, keep a strict control of the medications you'll use.
Kathleen LeRoi
- B5 supplements can be very useful, but they can produce some intestinal problems. For better results, look for natural sources of B5 like rice, whole grains, royal jelly... their absorption rate is higher, and you'll notice the difference.
- " Some days its better than others"... the reason is the inflammation of your lesions; that's a variable factor, but by learning its patterns, you'll know when a treatment is working.
- Cetaphil is a nice product, but it still contains chemicals. As this product is water-based, try and use lukewarm water instead; if you do not notice some improvement, then you should look for another cleanser.
- Benzoyl peroxide is an irritant chemical, so you must be careful when using it... you can even end up bleaching your skin, not to mention the problems derived from a repeated damage to your skin.
- Staying away from antibiotics is a good decision. They are a great help, but they must not be used for extended periods of time.
So... these are not bad solutions, but you must consider the pros and the cons... Maybe that wonderful solution is actually damaging your skin even more; chemicals can do that by themselves, but mixing them like that can produce even worst consequences. I would say, follow the basic, healthy skin care routines we always talk about, because your treatments will benefit from it. And, of course, keep a strict control of the medications you'll use.
Kathleen LeRoi
