Weather
Since getting my perioral dermatitis under control naturally, I haven't noticed any flare ups as a result of weather except one time. And I'm thinking it was the combination of both hot and cold extremes simultaneously. How is that possible? Ice skating. Similar winter sports might have caused the reaction, too. It was freezing cold outside and I'm on ice. But because momentum on skates for me requires some substantial physical effort (yet somehow I still manage to look like a dumb a**) I felt so overheated: sweating, panting, radiating heat, and flushing.
The next morning, my face had patches of red splotch near my nose and on my chin. But I told myself, and my mom, that I wasn't going to freak out. I would calmly continue with my routine and hope that things would settle back down. My degree in psychology ain't for nothin, folks!
And it did. One day later those red splotches were gone and they've not recurred since. I've also not returned to the rink. But I would. It was worth the laughs and the memories and it's good to know that winter recreations are likely to cause some temporary reactions but will subside soon enough.
Moral of the story: Get perioral dermatitis under control then test out a few extreme weather scenarios to see how you react. Life's too short to miss out on the fun!
And it did. One day later those red splotches were gone and they've not recurred since. I've also not returned to the rink. But I would. It was worth the laughs and the memories and it's good to know that winter recreations are likely to cause some temporary reactions but will subside soon enough.
Moral of the story: Get perioral dermatitis under control then test out a few extreme weather scenarios to see how you react. Life's too short to miss out on the fun!
Water
When my perioral dermatitis wasn't being managed naturally, shower and bath water temperatures for sure made a difference. If I took too hot of a shower or too hot of a bath my face immediately became more flaring red, was itchier, and more irritated. So if you're in the thick of it, give up those hot showers for now and opt for lukewarm water. If you're like me, hot showers are hard to give up. But hey, they're actually not that great for you anyway. Hot water dries out skin and slows circulation.
I've been able to tolerate warm-hot showers lately, so you may be able to return to higher water temps when things get under control. I can't comment on cold water here - cold showers and ice baths have never been my thing. ;)
I've been able to tolerate warm-hot showers lately, so you may be able to return to higher water temps when things get under control. I can't comment on cold water here - cold showers and ice baths have never been my thing. ;)