[0x70dd]

I have a severe form of allergic dermatitis that I've been trying to get under control for close to 10 years now. At one point to it so bad I couldn't take a shower without being in excruciating pain, I couldn't sleep, I could barely go through the day. The problem with all of the existing treatments, including the latest generation of monoclonal antibodies and JAK inhibitors is that they downregulate your immune system and they make you more sensitive to allergens if you discontinue the treatment. The only thing that made me better over time was stopping all drugs (including topical ones). It got worse for close to a year, but in 2-3 years my skin "healed". I'm still allergic and do get rashes occasionally, but I'm way less sensitive now.

[jasfi]

Have you tried zinc? It sounds like you must have after going through all those medical treatments.

[0x70dd]

Yes, zinc helped a lot in when the skin was severely inflamed and oozing. After that period passed, I discontinued it as well, because the drier the skin is, the easier it cracks.

[InDubioProRubio]

So your recommendation is, just let it settle? There is that faction that wants to go for "create artificial oily skin condition" to increase the protective layer. Your opinion on that? Congrats on surviving becoming Marat.

[jasfi]

Zinc is usually recommended on an ongoing basis if you have skin problems. Just something to consider.