I Suffer From Rosecea And Need A Good Home Remedy. Have Been To Several Dermatoligists?
I’ve had oral antibiotics, topicals, even take luke warm showers so as not to irritate, but am at a loss as to what to do next. The thing is that I have been to several dermatoligists appointments and followed the regimen but it always comes back, usually worse, so I am a little put off by having to go back to the dermatoligists again since I do not have insurance for this. Also I noticed that tanning actually seems to help but every doctor or website I visit tells me the opposite. My rosacea is coupled with outbreaks of acne like symptoms.
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Hi mbmare5! I hope I can help you a little. I too, was diagnosed with Rosacea. I’m 42 years old & have been a bit of a sun worshipper all of my life. Like you, I have always found that getting sun improves my condition although the doctors may just try to attribute that to the fact that having a tan may makes your whole face look a bit redder. (I don’t know if I buy that one). I haven’t gotten the acne-like symptoms, that must be upsetting to you.
There are two things that you haven’t mentioned. The first is spicy foods, the second is the prescription Metrogel (which I believe comes in a creme as well). Many doctors say that spicy foods cause Rosacea outbreaks & this seems to make some sense to me. If you are like me & love spicy foods, try cutting them out to see if your condition improves. Also, I have been using Metrogel. In the beginning I was constantly forgetting to use it daily, so it never helped at all. When I got myself on a regular regimen, twice a day, it made a noticeable difference. Please try this if you have not, but remember that this is not a cure, so if you stop using it, your condition will usually go back to the way it was before you ever started using it.
You’ve probably heard all of this before, but if not, I hope it helps a bit. Remember, since Metrogel can’t do any HARM anyway, don’t quit until you’ve used at least one full-size tube. I’m still out in the sun & at this point I think I’m the only one who even knows I have it!
Please feel free to contact me if you’d like. mrdoolin1
I was diagnosed w/ acne rosacea a few years ago. Along with a round of antibiotic treatment my dermatologist suggested cleansing w/ dial soap. Works great!!
If you’re willing to try products you can try Paula’s aspirin and BHA products as your last best shot.
please see http://www.cosmeticscop.com/shop/product.asp?CODE=PC202&PAGETYPE=S scroll down about the rosecea note and click around for more BHA products if you’d like to try it out.
Please also see http://www.cosmeticscop.com/learn/article.asp?PAGETYPE=ART&REFER=SKIN&ID=11
Paula has an extensive knowledge on skin and is an absolute hero to many with skin problems(including me). Hope I helped. Good luck.