July 21st, 2011, by David Pascoe | research
Just posted are some details of a new trial rising out of the work of Dr. Richard Gallo’s group at the University of California, San Diego. Gallo is well known for his work on the relationship between antimicrobial peptides such as cathelicidin, and rosacea. The trial will compare topical 25% aminocaproic acid (ACA) mixed with Vanicream vs Vanicream on its own. The …
July 12th, 2011, by David Pascoe | makeup, research
This research comes up with the finding that using a foundation after applying Metrogel 1% won’t worsen rosacea symptoms. Most of the participants in the trial were happy with the appearance of foundation, when used in combination with Metrogel. The authors tell us that there is little research into whether makeup both makes rosacea worse or whether those who suffer from rosacea can also …
April 21st, 2011, by David Pascoe | research, research foundation, rosacea cause
I hear you.
My skin was great. I have had beautiful skin all my life, but now wham! rosacea has reared its ugly head.
Well the NRS Blog has an answer to this plea. It is all about your risk profile. If you are over 30 with fair skin, have a relative with rosacea and are of Northern European Ancestry then the statistics suggest that you are …
April 6th, 2011, by David Pascoe | acne treatments, in the news, research
OK so now I have gotten your attention. Have read of this comic. Lets talk after you finish reading it. xkcd: Significant …
April 5th, 2011, by David Pascoe | research
I thought this abstract was interesting because of its failure. The authors proposed that a passive diagnostic test known as Nailfold Cappillaroscopy could be used to test for rosacea. …
