Re: Cortisol effecting Seborrheic Dermatitis

Yes, absolutely. In fact, cortisol might be the most important chemical influencing SD.

Here's what I know:

-- Cortisol levels rise in response to alcohol consumption.

-- Cortisol levels rise in response to food consumption.

-- Cortisol levels rise in response to stress.

-- Cortisol levels rise in response to lack of sleep.

And about myself, I have observed the following:

-- My SD flares in response to alcohol consumption.

-- My SD flares in response to heavy food consumption (large meals).

-- My SD gets worse in response to stress.

-- My SD seems to be worse when I don't get enough sleep.

It would figure that the worst thing one could do would be to drink, not get enough sleep that night, eat a huge breakfast the next day, and get stressed out. I've actually done this and the result was disastrous.

The solution seems to be to stabilize cortisol.


Uch