Perioral dermatitis is an incredibly frustrating skin condition because it is so difficult to treat. My guest today has some tips for reducing perioral dermatitis flares. My guest today is Dr. Sarah Villafranco, a noisy advocate for cultivating joy and health in everyday life. During ten years practicing emergency medicine, she observed the broad spectrum of human wellness and illness, and wanted to empower her patients more in their daily choices. With her line of luxury, natural skincare, she hopes to increase the quality of the ingredients people are absorbing through their skin, and employs a less-is-more approach to conditions such as dermatitis, acne, and eczema. She is invested in shifting the conversation from beauty to skin health, and to discussing the privilege of aging in a positive light. Join us as we dive into perioral dermatitis, and her dos and don'ts for managing this chronic skin rash. Has your perioral dermatitis improved with a healthier diet and removal of fluoride and SLS? Tell me about it in the comments!   In this episode: What is perioral dermatitis (PD)? Dr. Sarah's experience with PD What are the most common causes of PD? Why can applying oil to PD make it worse? Can antibiotics help? Some ingredients that can help people with perioral dermatitis.   Quotes "[Perioral dermatitis] can have the bumps that often come with acne and the redness and it can have the dry flaky tightness that comes with eczema." [2:01] "Some dermatologists are wising up and understanding that topical steroids are one of the leading causes of perioral dermatitis." [12:45] "We should not use parabens because they are proven to disrupt hormone cycles and shorten gestational age at birth." [17:25] "It's unfortunate, but if more dermatologists knew that they could ask patients to stop using SLS and to stop using fluoride and to work actively on stress management and not to use oils on their skin, I think a lot of people could heal themselves without antibiotics with two to four weeks of behavioral changes."   Links Find Dr. Sarah and Osmia Organics online Osmia Organics blog Osmia Organics Black Clay Facial Soap Osmia Organics Purely Simple Face Cream CLICK HERE to listen to more info on the problems with fluoride in our water! Follow Dr. Sarah on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn