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Latest post on 10 June 2012 - 12:45

If you want to control it there are obviously ways to do so, but if you want to get rid of it antibiotics are the only way. I started antibiotics 3 weeks ago and now the Rosacea has completely disappeared.

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Latest post on 10 June 2012 - 12:12

You could be suffering from two very under-diagnosed conditions which both manifest in the skin. One is salicylates sensitivity and gluten. Check the salicylate sensitivity forum online. To begin with avoid all gluten, use baking soda to brush your teeth (most pastes contain mint, aloe which are high in salicylates), wash your face with dal or moong bean powder (Lulus Barsha and apply a little liquid paraffin if too dry. For a toner, I use Ethyl alcohol solution easily available in pharmacy or hibiscus or rooibos tea All the best and quick recovery

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Latest post on 08 June 2012 - 08:17

Came across this article today, sounds like a promising treatment without anti biotics http://gulfnews.com/life-style/health/one-woman-s-battle-with-a-skin-condition-1.1030111

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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 22:17

I have rosacea for years, and it has been excellently controlled without oral antibiotics. I use Roseliane by Uriage at night - available in any pharmacy, and Energizing Pomegranate Moisturizer SPF 15 (I get it abroad) for day. I only use mineral powder: Bare minerals, available in Sephora. Occasionally when I am under stress, it does flare up and I use clindamycin gel as metronidazole was last time seen on shelves in Dubai in 2006. I never used clindamycin more than 7-10 days as I recognize instantly when its flaring up. Don't use anything aggressive, rosacea replies with more redness on aggression. <em>edited by Betty Boo on 02/06/2012</em>

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EW EXPLORER

Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 17:04

Tea tree oil is great for a quick fix, if you really want to get rid of Roseacea you need Efracea antibiotic (which you will have to take every day) and Finacea cream but alawys check with a Dr first.

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Latest post on 02 June 2012 - 15:24

Appletiser I have had IPL on my face, neck and chest 2 times a year for years now for pigmentation and rosacea. I have Rosacea on my neck and chest and the IPL has made no difference at all:(. It does however get rid of a lot of pigmentation from sun exposure. I use sensitive cleansing wipes and Clinique moisturiser. You have all given me some great tips to try. Thanks:)

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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 11:39

I use as little as possible on my face, wash it with cetaphil and wipe off with a soft dry cloth rather than using water. Water itself is actually quite commonly an irritant for sensitized skin so try not to let the shower water run over your face, don't let any shampoo run down your face (and consider using a very mild shampoo for sensitive scalp). Try to touch your face as little as possible and only use moisturiser or sunscreens if you truly need them. I did mix a few drops of manuka oil (like tea tree oil but better) with the cetaphil for a while when my skin was bad and it seemed to help although my dermatologist pooh-poohed it.

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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 11:06

If you can make it to Times Square event today 12-7pm I'd be happy to give you free samples of the organic soap, and anyone else whos interested too. :) (level 1) edited by Di@DXB on 11/05/2012 Ooh lovely! Might drop by ;)

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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 10:35

http://rosacea.emedtv.com/rosacea/rosacea-mite.html Meet Demodex Folliculorum This mite goes by the name of Demodex folliculorum. It is a normal resident in human skin, living in hair follicles, where it dines on cast-off skin cells. These mites have been retrieved from almost every area of human skin, but they seem to prefer the skin on the face. Two recent studies revealed that the mites were significantly more numerous in facial skin samples of people with rosacea than of people without the condition. In addition, the mite population peaked on the skin samples of these people in the spring, when rosacea tends to flare up. Other studies show that people with steroid-induced rosacea also had a higher mite population on their faces. This population dropped when the rosacea subsided after treatment with an ointment that kills mites (see Steroid Rosacea). Does the Mite Cause Rosacea? Although these findings do not prove that the skin mite causes rosacea, they do suggest that Demodex folliculorum might play a role in fostering the disorder. The mites may provoke rosacea by clogging skin follicles, which, in turn, might trigger an inflammatory response. Rosacea may also be triggered by an allergic-like reaction to these skin mites or to the bacteria they harbor. These mites could then multiply excessively or penetrate more deeply into the skin, triggering an inflammatory response in the form of pimples. interesting and i want to scratch now, its made me itchy all over ha ha

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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 10:29

thank you so much for all this help, i will go through it all and digest and decide what to do next, again thank you - you have given me a lot of confidence that this can be brought under control.

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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 09:04

http://rosacea.emedtv.com/rosacea/rosacea-mite.html Meet Demodex Folliculorum This mite goes by the name of Demodex folliculorum. It is a normal resident in human skin, living in hair follicles, where it dines on cast-off skin cells. These mites have been retrieved from almost every area of human skin, but they seem to prefer the skin on the face. Two recent studies revealed that the mites were significantly more numerous in facial skin samples of people with rosacea than of people without the condition. In addition, the mite population peaked on the skin samples of these people in the spring, when rosacea tends to flare up. Other studies show that people with steroid-induced rosacea also had a higher mite population on their faces. This population dropped when the rosacea subsided after treatment with an ointment that kills mites (see Steroid Rosacea). Does the Mite Cause Rosacea? Although these findings do not prove that the skin mite causes rosacea, they do suggest that Demodex folliculorum might play a role in fostering the disorder. The mites may provoke rosacea by clogging skin follicles, which, in turn, might trigger an inflammatory response. Rosacea may also be triggered by an allergic-like reaction to these skin mites or to the bacteria they harbor. These mites could then multiply excessively or penetrate more deeply into the skin, triggering an inflammatory response in the form of pimples.

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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 08:44

More tips ladies! Lets help each other.:) Interesting how different doctors have different methods,some completely different. The dermatologist in Dubai recommended I go for lazer therapy treatment. He will use three different lights to put the rosacea into remission apparently but the treatment costs 1800dhs per session and he said I will need a few and then it has to have a touch up every six months. Too expensive for me. I went to a dermatologist in Manila,Philippines when I was on holiday there and she recommended the metronidazole gel as I mentioned earlier which helped a lot with the redness. I also use aqueous cream and organic soaps. <em>edited by Appletiser on 11/05/2012</em>

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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 07:45

This is very interesting because one of my daughters has just been diagnosed with it, and yes, she has the blepharitis also.

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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 23:54

I was diagnosed with roseacea about 5 years ago and after a hellish few months (nearly a year) trying to get it under control I almost forget I have it now - although I take good care of my skin so - as little sun as possible, (I know I know!!) a good quality sunblock every day without fail! I took a course of tetracycline but it is a horrible drug so wouldn't recommend it -My skin care regime now means that I use nothing harsh on my face at all - I use clarins facewash and moisturiser as they are particulary good for sensitive skin - if my skin is flaring a little then I wash and moisturise with aqueous cream (not sure you can get it here?) Never rub your face dry - pat it so that you don't irritate it and have faith - it will improve when you find the regime that works for you. . I did meet someone who also used tea tree oil and it helped a lot - so might be worth a shot - Oh and watch out for the blepharitis - this is irritation of the eyelids - itchy and painful and many roseacea suffers get it - if you are unlucky and do get it then clean gently with warm water and a bit of baby shampoo wipe gently from inside to outside of the eye - it will get better - good luck P.S. Have you seen a dermatologist? If not then I would recommend you do as they will have many more lotions and potions in their arsenal to get it under control. My dermatologist was horrified that the GP had put me on tetracycline - wish I had seen him straight off!

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EW NEWBIE

Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 17:32

I use a wonderful brand of skincare called Dr Hauschka. Although I don't suffer from any skin problems - their Rose day cream is really recommended for your condition and the reviews on it are wonderful. I buy mine from the UK and bring it back but they are a world wide company so they might have a way of buying it/shipping it here. Google it and take a look at their website for product details. Hope this helps.

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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 10:49

I have metronidazole gel 0.75% for the red areas of my face. Doctor warned that it willl get worse before it gets better and it was true. For a few days my face was cherry red but now it has all evened out. Not using it anymore as it hasnt really flared up again but I do try to use only hypoallergenic skin moisturisers.

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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 09:03

I use the Avene skin care range and it really helped calm it down, they also do suncream which is great

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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 08:55

Try Tea Tree Oil, my friends rosacea went overnight after she used it. Slightly off topic, Do you have a pet in the house?

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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 08:47

Metronidazole cream or metro creme is a topical antibiotic most commonly prescribed for rosacea. My daily routine for 7+ years has been: AM: In shower 1st use a mild exfolliant. I use an inexpensive one, St. Ives, which I buy at Lulu's. 2nd cleanse with LaRoche-Posay Toleriane cleanser. This is a line specifically developed for sensitive and rosacea prone skin. Pat skin dry rather than rub. 3rd apply metro creme and 4th apply Toleriane moisturizer, which acts both as a moisturizer and a barrier from external elements. Actually, I use several different LaRoche-Posay moisturizers depending on the climate and how dry my skin is. I don't work for LaRoche-Posay, don't know anyone who does, don't own stock or anything like that. I've simply used more products than I could possibly name till I finally hit on the right combo for me and my hyper-sensitive, rosacea prone skin has never once had a problem w/any LaRoche-Posay product. I use their sunscreen as well and have never had a bad reaction. There is another thread from maybe a month or so back addressing this same topic. You should run a search for that and see what others recommended. Oh, and PM: I remove all makeup (I only use a mineral powder) using cleansing cloths for sensitive skin, apply metro creme, then the moisturizer. I have a tube of prescription strength hydrocortisone, but can't recall the last time I used it. It took several weeks, but once I hit on this routine and so long as I don't vary it, my rosacea is barely noticeable. <em>edited by icecat on 10/05/2012</em>

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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 08:27

A topical antibiotic probably won't help - my dermatologist gave me an oral antibiotic for 8 weeks which cleared up the spots and some redness and a metrocream as a topical treatment for the redness alone - works very well for me. As for cleansers she recommended QV brand which has no scent or soap.

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EW GURU

Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 08:11

what products do you recommend for helping with roseacea. skin on face is very spotty all over and red. got antibiotic cream to use twice daily for 12 weeks, but have been told not to use strong products for skin care, so any help appreciated, thanks.

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