Skin Battle: Seborrheic Dermatitus

According to the Mayo Clinic it is  "a common skin disorder that mainly affects your scalp, causing scaly, itchy, red skin & stubborn dandruff...... Seborrheic dermatitis can also affect your face, upper chest, back & other areas of your body that have many oil (sebaceous) glands."

 Since the age of 14 I have been affected with Seborrheic Dermatitus. It first started out as little patches on my chin & hairline. As the years have passed, it has spread to my scalp, forehead, eyebrows, creases of my nose and most recently behind my ears. Mine can be triggered by stress, allergies and changing weather.

I have been to two dermatologists. The 1st gave me an ointment call Protopic (which I just found out the FDA advises against long term use & I have been using this for years) & told me to wash with ZNP Bar (otc soap you can get at Walmart). That was my regimen for the last 6 1/2 years. The 2nd dermatologist prescribed me Ovace shampoo & face wash/cream. The shampoo worked, but my face hated the wash/cream. Recently, I visited my friend in St. Louis (she has scalp issues) & she had this product called Lucky Tiger. During my short visit, it cleared my face/scalp up in just a few days. When I got home, to my dismay I couldn't find it anywhere.  So, for right now I use Dove to wash & St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter or Cetaphil cream to moisturize.  

Is there anyone who also who suffers from this skin disorder? If so what do you use to combat it? What regimen do you have?

Part 1: The Wedding

So today was not really my day. I woke up expecting to be present at my dad's wedding. He was getting married today, even though they went to the Justice of the Peace, it was still a memorable moment. Didn't know what time it was going to take place, but I wanted to be in the area and ready. But little did I know that I was not going to be a part of his joy and excitement. I got a call just as I entered the city, saying he was already married. Needless to say I was crushed, seeing as how I am his only child and he couldn't invite me to the courthouse. Then what adds salt to injury, he was fine with it. It seemed as if he didn't have a care in the world and that hurt me. True I know we have not been as close as we used to, but something like this. . . .I think this takes the cake.

Hair, Hair, Hair

It has been a little over two years since I have received a relaxer. I love being natural. It is the best hair choice I have ever made. My hair is stronger, thicker, and fuller than it used to be. When I wear my hair in my big puff, everybody says it completes me. BUT I am starting to get tired of wearing my hair in the same ole style. I want to experiment, but I am clueless of where to begin. I need a good regimen and some good products to use. Most importantly I need a GREAT not good moisturizer. Any tips people?

It's me.......NatuRholly: iLove my natural hair

It's me.......NatuRholly: iLove my natural hair: "I got my last relaxer June 27, 2009 and I have not look back since then. I love my curls and kinks, even though some days they get the best ..."

Telephone Tag

Another night I have spent semi waiting on you to call me. . . and I hate it. You said you probably will spend your evening out on the beach and that was about it. You gave this whole speech on 'I love you and I realize I want to spen my life with you. Being here doesn't matter with me, I rather spend my time talking to you. . .' That was 7 hours ago. I know you are not walking on the beach at 3 o'clock am your time. If you are you are either 1) A future storyline for CSI: Miami or 2) Kicking it with someone else. Either way I hope you are safe. But if you are out clubbing or whatever, I am a little upset. Not upset because I don't want you to have fun, I'm not like that. I am upset because you told me one thing and it turns out you do another. I am not looking for a call every 5 minutes, but it would be nice, maybe even considerate, to let me know not to wait up for a Skype or Oovo. Tonight makes the third time. I am always saying 'you are in Miami, have fun go out. I don't mind. .' I would want you to tell me the same thing. But don't sit here and tell me 'Ima have a nice night in after a walk on the beach and chat with you cause I love you and I miss you.' Don't feed me that. Cause I end up feeling like I'm holding you back from having fun.

Sitting in class with time to spare thinking about the upcoming semester. I put my classes in for the fall and my organization schedule is already made. So today I will be coming both schedules into my personal calendar. The only schedule I won't have will be my work schedule. I am a Resident Assistant (RA) at my school, and although it doesn't pay much, it is a job. Plus it is conditioning me on working with people. I can see now that I will be busy this entire fall. But that could be a good thing, seeing how it will force me to stay on my game as a student and as an employee.
Speaking of working, even though I will be working as a RA, I will still need some more income coming in. I am thinking about applying to be a Saturday Science tutor. Now who will want me to be a tutor, I don't know, but I am hoping they will hire me to do secreterial work. I will type and answer phones all day, as long as I am getting paid. Working at my church when I was younger should me that I actually kinda like 'desk work'. I like order and doing things in a timely manner. Which probably explains why I loved working at McDonald's. If a McDonald's is ran properly and proper procedures are being followed, then it is a well working place.

What Chaps my @**: 101

There are few things that chaps my hide. Some of them I look at in disgust and go on about my business. Then there are some things that I have to vent about. This is one of them.

My people, my people when will we ever do things right?

So I'm in class right, and in comes this guy a whole 30 minutes late. He tells the teacher that today is his first day. Um...today is Friday and class started on Wednesday, sir you are a whole two days behind. His reason 'I just registered not too long ago.' << really 0_o Why am I not surprised. Now first let me say this, I am not perfect. I have waited until the last minute to do something, but never like this. And by judging the tone in his voice he was sincere about it. Ha!

Then to make matters even better for those of the colored persuasion, two more gentlemen waltz in class like there were early for an all you can eat buffet. But even better, one of the guys smelled like p.o.d. weed. I mean really. If you don't have any respect for your fellow classmates, at least have some respect for yourself. Not that I am bashing him for partaking in such activities, but please don't come to class smelling like that. Not only does it look and smell bad for you, it puts an image in other people's mind (ex. non-colored teacher) about us as a people.

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