Oakley Sunglasses - Question

Has anyone ever had a skin issue from Oakleys?
I've always assumed it was a coincidence but my skin has been flaring up for over a year now, generally when I go out on the bike. It's very, very dry and enflamed - the closest to a diagnosis I've had (even from a GP) is Sebhorreic Dermetitis. It's not life threatening but very annoying.
The condition came out of nowhere but the timing is coincidental to me getting the Oakleys. I'm just trying to rule out a possible cause.
I've always assumed it was a coincidence but my skin has been flaring up for over a year now, generally when I go out on the bike. It's very, very dry and enflamed - the closest to a diagnosis I've had (even from a GP) is Sebhorreic Dermetitis. It's not life threatening but very annoying.
The condition came out of nowhere but the timing is coincidental to me getting the Oakleys. I'm just trying to rule out a possible cause.
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No, it's there permanently but flares up worse when I go out on the bike (which is obviously when I wear the Oakleys). I guess it may just be that cycling (face getting dry and hit by sun plus wiping sweat away) makes the condition worse?
As I said, it's a long shot but just wondered.
I find since wearing sunglasses, more sweat runs down from my face into my eyes as it doesn't dry as quickly from the wind.
It might be related then, I've had something similar in the past. You may have tried these already, but something like Daktarin (available OTC) or a clotrimazole cream (not sure if prescription or not) would be worth considering. If normal moisturisers aren't doing anything, then a heavy-duty cream like Cetraben might help.
**Disclaimer** please note this does not constitute medical advice! Just sharing my experiences..
Thanks, that's helpful. Normal moisturisers aren't making much difference.
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I was told it was due to your body suddenly over producing hormones and all you can do is treat it symptomaticly.
I use something called Diprosone and generally it stops things becoming too inflamed.
What is worrying is that I have been wearing Oakleys for about 25 years :shock:
Interesting. I'm sure the Oakleys are unrelated but it was the only thing I'd changed at that point in time. Like you, the top and back of my head and right ear are similarly affected.
Try using a cheap plastic pair for a few rides. I'd suspect it has more to do with sweat gathering about the arms and then the arms rubbing the spin that aggravates it rather than anything specific about Oakley's Unobtanium - or whatever TF it's called - rubber.
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I did consider it. Briefly.