What works best for me I only use cetaphil gentle cleanser on face that's 1 ...2 I bought a norelco shaver that I can use to shave wet usually in the shower nice and light no irritation..then I apply oil free moisturizer after ...step 3 always keep clean pillow cases this stuff thrives on oil and if u r like me u produce a lot ..usually change mine every other day makes a huge difference trust me..also u can dab hydrogen peroxide on hair line on back of head if u get bumps that helps dry them out just in affected area doesn't take much...ok step 4 always try and keep your face and neck behind ears clean or free of oil ..i use cetaphil wipes when I'm on the go they work great taking off oil ...  number 5 I have mine under control pretty well but there r still days this SD flares up not sure why usually when humidity changes for me anyway ..but i was subscribed Protopic by my dermatologist and on really bad days this will knock all redness and flaking out within 24 hours stuff is magical..thats my recipe good luck I know how miserable this can be