Hello. This is my first post to this forum and I'm hoping someone will be able to help. I have been suffering from SD for a few years now and lately it has started to get worse very quickly. I have large patches behind both ears and covering most of the back of my head (my head is shaved). Also, I have a large affected area of SD on the navel area.
Recently, I've taken several measures to try and clear the problem and so far nothing has seemed to work. I've tried salicylic acid lotion, coal tar, selenium sulfide, and ketoconazole shampoos - none of which have worked. Over the last few weeks I've implemented a very strict diet which includes eliminating all dairy, gluten, and nightshade foods completely based on the possibility that leaky gut or candida albicans could be an underlying cause of this skin condition. During this time, I've also started taking probiotics and coconut oil on a daily basis to assist with the detox process. I don't drink alcohol, smoke, or take any drugs. I drink tons of water, exercise regularly, and take a multi-vitamin every day. But like I said, nothing so far has seemed to work.
Today, my SD appears more prominent and redder than ever. My frustration has started to turn into serious Depression to the point where I just feel like giving up because I don't know what else to do. I've started staying at home more often lately too because I'm so self-conscious of my condition. Does anyone have any advice? I feel like I've run out of options. Thanks.