I have had Rosacea for many years apparently but didn’t realise as I just thought the redness was sun damage that was getting worse!

I was initially perscribed Rosex creme and gel which unfortunately was useless. The only thing that does seem to work is Doxycline tablets but as soon as I go off them within 3 days it’s all back.

I have tried IPL and Photoderm which works initially but it doesn’t last. I am about to try some ‘medical cremes’ from a clinic and will let you know the progress. (Probably just more ridiculously expensive cremes that don’t work!)

I have a rather lengthy post providing information on the results of the Cod Liver Oil I was trialling (I promised I’d write a follow up on it) as well as other interesting things I’ve discovered over the past few months. I originally submitted the post here but DavidP understandably though that, due to its length, it might be better over on the forum. So, here’s a link to it:
http://rosacea-support.org/community/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2001

Regards to all,
Dave

also free samples at becomebeauty.com and try this. i think it is great.

It’s only able to be downloaded 10 times but if there’s enough interest, I can upload it again.

Dave H

they have a new skin analysis and have all the creams downstairs and upstairs have lasers and ipl. it might be a good idea to check them out.

That is a great price for that CLO. I’ll get some too. Make sure the MSM is pure with no additives.

You can get pure MSM for $15 for 250g or 1kg for $45.

Irene

I see VitaminMe sell the Micro Genics sell CLO fortified with Vitamins A and D, $13.50 for 300 capsules, here: http://www.vitaminme.com.au/site/page.cfm?u=81&s=shopProductInfo&t=shopProductInfo&productId=12770

Is that the one? I think I’ll give that a go, if so. Think I’ll start with that before trying Fish Oil (a bit worried about overdoing the Omega-3 fatty acid). MSM is also available at VitaminMe so will grab some at the same time.

Thanks for the extra information, Irene.

Dave

This is all from my own experience so it is not from a medical source.

MSM is Organic Sulphur also known as Methylsulfonylmethane and is readily available at health food stores or online. It is much cheaper online in bulk.

Sulphur has been used for many years for skin problems but in the form of MSM it is very gentle and safe to use both orally and topically.

I take a heaped teaspoon in water daily after breakfast. If you have any aches and pains they will usually be relieved too.

I’m sure Cod Liver Oil with A and D play a big part in controlling Rosacea. Micro Genics sell CLO fortified with Vitamins A and D. It is not expensive ($12.50 for 120) from a good health food shop. I take 3 per day (recommended 1 on bottle). Only increase the amount with advice.

These are each seperate supplements:

MSM – 6gr daily Absolutely
Zinc – 1 daily -more recent and now absolutely
Cod Liver Oil with A and D – 3 daily – Absolutely
Vitamin C – 2 daily – maybe
Fish Oil – 3 daily (should take more) essential
B-complex 1 daily

A multi vitamin would be much weaker than individual pills – fine for most people but not if you have a deficiency in an area.

Over a period of time I have switched and changed but have taken MSM for 9 years. There was a big improvement when I added Cod Liver Oil with a and d and fish oil. Zinc has been more recent but it is now in the regime and helped further.

Eryacne antibiotic gel is a good standby for the nasty zits. MSM gels and creams are calming and help the healing process.

The anguish caused by Rosacea is awful and makes the cycle worse because it increases stress levels.

Best of luck.

Irene

Sorry to jump in before Irene, but I was curious myself so have just looked up your query. MSM appears to be Methylsulfonylmethane (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methylsulfonylmethane). It looks to be available from health stores. If I’m wrong, I hope Irene will correct me.

Dave