I am a female diagnosed years ago with SebDerm. I have a few autoimmune issues as well. Because of the autoimmune stuff I already have a strict diet and not a lot of wiggle room with that.
The problem is when one thing flares, every-freaking-thing flares. Every dang time. Each condition is painful so when the SebDerm joins the party I’m just over it.
I use Nizoral as directed and MCT oil but the only thing that actually works is getting rid of my hair. On one hand I’m lucky because it works within days every time. On the other hand, as a woman, buzz cuts really suck to go out into public with.
I’ve had to do this a few times. I like to think of myself as not vain, and I’m really not, but the amount of hate heaped on me for not having hair is amazing. I literally can’t go a day without getting (at best) unasked for advice on how male I look and how to fix that or (at worst) literally screamed at by strangers about how ugly and disgusting I am.
I’m sure I could spend months dealing with the intense, burning bruise pain at even a slight breeze touching my scalp. But honestly with the autoimmune crap I’m already past my pain limit and I’d rather get screamed at than put up with even one moment of unnecessary pain.
So here we go again, all. For anyone out there who deals with this condition: so much love to all of you. Because it sucks, lol.
Bonus pic of my Fuggler, Stinkface aka Stinky. He doesn’t have SebDerm but is super understanding.