lovingit

Hello All,

I am not looking for medical advice, just wondering if any ex-alcoholics are experiencing seborrheic dermatitis and blepharitis caused by SD.

I'm over 100 days sober and my face is getting dry. Also causing my eyelids to be very red because I'm not producing tears like I should.

I have spent hours every night reading on the internet about this and all I get is that there is no cure and it could last my whole life.

I guess I really am just hoping it's because I quit drinking and my liver is just flushing toxins, causing the flare up.

Has anyone experienced anything similar? Thank You.

ScottFromWI

Has a doctor diagnosed you with those conditions or did you just diagnose yourself on the internet? Dr Google can really cause havoc with your mind.

lovingit

I diagnosed myself Scott. I know. The symptoms and pictures are dead on,

I also can't afford to pay doctors and specialists to guess and do trial and errors, especially when it's something that can't be fixed completely.

I'm just curious if it's common amongst alcoholics before I start changing my lifestyle.

ChancesAh

A sensible answer for your question is go and see a medical doctor. Google, guessing and assumptions are not good practices for health conditions and even incurable conditions can be managed.

ScottFromWI

We cannot give medical advice as you know. It's just as probable that your drinking has caused this as another factor, so even if it were common among alcoholics it would be irresponsible of anyone here to advise you on the condition. Especially so if you haven't actually been diagnosed with it by a medical doctor.

biminiblue

I'm with Scott, but I would say make sure your diet has enough fat - it will help.