Comments on: What is the Best Moisturizer for Rosacea ?

By: danimary

danimary — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:25:03 +0000

I’ve just finished my first month of Periostat. I didn’t start to notice results until week 3. I was in extreme heat (Dubai) at the time and my face all of a sudden was the best its been in months! I started with azelaic acid and it’s fine for the redness but didn’t have any effect on the pustules and seemed to make the papules worse. So this is what I’m doing now: just a wee bit of hydrocort on my chin line and upper neck when needed (that’s the only place I get the papules), metrogel for any pustules and if I get a nasty one (have a cold right now and my skin has responded with a small outbreak) use a bit of the azelaic acid for the itching and redness.

Skin care: wash with Cetaphil, moisturize with Elizabeth Arden’s Ceramide (I use 1/2 a pearl) and then, not before, the medicated ointments/gels. It’s an expensive moisturizer to be sure but I had some from my mom and my face wasn’t reacting! I have another 3 months to go of the Periostat (can’t get Oracea here in Canada) and I’ll see if another mild, recommended moisturizer will work. Oh yeah, also using Clinaderm sun block; zinc and titanium instead of the usual nasty chemicals (smells so much better too).

By: Helena Gorman

Helena Gorman — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:10:26 +0000

I have always been one to take my doctors advice with regards my rosacea which I have had all of my adult life (25 years) and have used metrogel and azelaic acid cream which reduced the redness marginally but caused extreme dryness and burning. I have used moisturisers by nivea, simple, garnier etc. which were all fine. They did however cause more papules and postules particularly to the side of my nose. Well to cut a long story much shorter I have been applying a rosacea cream by mamas natures and the difference in my face is so incredible I want to shout it from the roof tops even though I am scared of heights. My face is amazing and even my doctor is bemused. The mamas nature cream is also keeping my face nicely moisurised and although it did tend to be oily in the t zone since using this cream it is much less oily. Miracle cream that I hope one day is prescribed by the NHS.

By: April

April — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:53:32 +0000

Greetings

I have 3 different types of Rosacea – Aren’t I lucky! It took awhile to learn there are many types of Rosacea.

From the website http://www.rosaceafacts.com/rosacea-types-treatment.aspx
Subtype 1. Facial Redness (I have this one)
Medical name: Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea
Symptoms: flushing and persistent redness, may include visible blood vessels, stinging, burning, and swelling.

Subtype 2. Bumps and pimples (I also have this one!)
(with some redness, sometimes with swelling and visible blood vessels)
Medical name: Papulopustular rosacea
Symptoms: bumps (papules) or pimples (pustules) that come and go, includes red patches.

Subtype 3. Skin thickening
Medical name: Phymatous rosacea
Symptoms: excess tissue often results in enlargement of the nose and irregular surface nodules (bump-like lesions).

Subtype 4. Eye irritation (and I have this one)
Medical name: Ocular rosacea
Symptoms: watery or bloodshot eyes, tearing and burning, swollen eyelids, recurrent styes.

Someone asked about your skin getting sensitive after being on a computer or in front of a monitor or display. My skin dr tells me skin with Rosecea can be impact by displays. So, I wear yellow tinted gaming glasses (though I never play games on the computer) and a sun shield when I am on the computer or in front of a TV or any length of time. It helps alot!

I also have found a product that calms my skin when it is really burning. It is called MyChelle Capillary Calming Serum. For me, this is the first thing I put on my face after i clean it using Aveeno . I think use a RX cream, and then I use either the Evan Healy Blue Chamomile Cream, or another cream from Clinique. Then an Aveeno sun screen for the daytime, or at night – I use pure organic Argan oil that I order online from France. The Argan oil particularly helps soothe my skin and eyelids. When the Rosacea is really burning during the daytime, particularly when it is sunny and or windy outside, I may also use the Argan oil, or even the Evan Healy Shea Butter. There are a little greasy, but it really helps to soothe the skin and relieve the pain.

Ocular Roseace is real nasty. I have to use different kinds of drops – including one which is RX, plus a speacial ointment – every single day. And, I have to take oral antibiotics. My eyes are really impacted by the sun, bright light, computer monitors and the TV, etc. Wind also gets them. It feels like steam then sand has hit the eyes. It is incredible painful!

By: danimary

danimary — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:45:16 +0000

Reading this forum shows how individual we all are! If one treatment works for some people, it doesn’t work for others. This is a tough condition to deal with. My rosacea had always been confined to around my nose, just under the eyes (pustules) and papules along my chin and jawline (sometimes going down my neck). The papules were so transient that not one doctor ever put two and two together. I was treated with antihistamines for “hives” instead. When the pustules started showing up under and over my eyebrows, lower on my face(closer to nostrils) and the papules got worse, I started my research. I’ve used some permethrin ointment 5% on my face 3 tuesdays in a row. If demodex is a problem for me, that should have got the little buggers! I still have a couple of pustules on my forehead but nothing closer to the eyebrows. I started on azelaic acid 15% gel a week ago and the pustules and redness are responding well. The papules however seemed to multiply!!! I resorted to using some hydrocort on my chin, applied twice in one day due to itching and burning, and today, two days later, nary a papule to be found. If I can keep my rosacea down to a dull roar, I’ll be happy. A clear face? I’d be ecstatic!

By: Lyne

Lyne — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 01:20:08 +0000

In response to Fiona I had the same pathology ,bumpy red spots on my nose and forehead,it's probably''acneic rosacea''My dermatologist prescribed''metridinacole gel,wich here in canada ,is sold under the name of ''Metrogel''Also,it takes a couple of months to disappeard.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:35:06 +0000

I know men suffer from this condition as well as women. I work for a Dr and we have many male sufferers. Obviously men cannot wear makeup to cover up the problem so can exacerbate a lack of self confidence. First, as I have stated previously, I would try a vegan diet. I know it seems like such an simple answer, but animal products are inflammatory to us humans and Rosacea is an inflammatory condition. So do not consume them and your body will thank you! I also don’t believe in using any chemicals or prescriptions, which is why I use Suki products (no I am not a representative of this company!)They have several items specifically for Rosacea symptoms..there are other food grade, all natural products on the market as well. Someone had good luck with Burts Bees, but I have no experience with this. I suggest not using a face cloth, avoid using hot water on your face, even in the shower, I wash my face prior to getting in, avoid sugar, alcohol and sitting over steaming cups or bowls of soup, coffee (use a covered up) etc. Obviously the sun will aggravate the situation too.
Wash your pillowcase frequently ( but ,No bleach)….your face is on it all night.
I do wonder why the dermatologist I saw for years never said any of this to me, she simply wore out her pen writing prescriptions that only mildly helped! UGH!

By: Male

Male — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:08:46 +0000

As I read I am curious why I havent browsed any feedback from men? – anywho… I have red checks and nose and have started seeing the red veins on my face. I have to be clean shaven for work so I shave at night and moisturize before bed. Tine calms my face but I work in hot & dusty enviroment so i experience many triggers each day. Currently my face gets so warm and red that at the end of the day my cheeks feel wind burned. I have seen some results with Eucerin products, but short lived. Contemplating 2nd Dermertalogist consult with new Dr. as first one was a quack. This condition has humbled my vainity..

By: Candice

Candice — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 08:26:05 +0000

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By: Eileen

Eileen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:34:06 +0000

What is very helpful to control rosacea is a healthy diet, yoga/meditation, sunscreen, and mild cleansers. Even though I have rosacea my skin is oily what makes it acne prone. I never consume white sugar or white flour and I use only sea salt. I switched to almond milk, and I avoid alcohol and hot beverages especially if they have caffeine. I also apply Finacea and my favorite anti-aging is Replenix which a serum that contains green tea. Most people can’t tell I have rosacea. I wear only mineral make up. The Clinique redness solution powder is great to conceal redness. Don’t forget drink plenty of water. I live in a hot and humid weather of S. Florida so taking care of my skin is a full time job. I hope it helps. Good luck!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:08:55 +0000

I agree completely about the benefits of a vegan diet. I have been vegetarian for a long time and eliminated dairy and eggs from my diet a year ago, after I was diagnosed with gallstones and diabetes Type 2. I have lost 30 pounds in weight (I also eat only unrefined carbohydrates, no white flour, no sugar, no alcohol). I have never smoked. My rosacea is not completely gone, but it is much better. I manage it by using Topix Replenix CF Serum in the morning under a sunscreen with at least spf 30, as directed by my dermatologist. In the evening, I just use Topix Replenix CF Cream. I clean my face with Toleriane cream cleanser, followed by Laura Mercier Oil-Free Foaming Cleanser, and tone with pure rosewater.
Once a year I have an IPL treatment for maintenance, and that’s all.
I think diet has a huge effect on our skin, and in fact on everything! My diabetes is now completely under control with diet only, no medications, and I feel much better. My cholesterol is also low.
The only really unavoidable trigger for me is cold and/or windy weather. I can’t stay indoors all the time, so this does set off the flushing and stinging reaction, but otherwise I’m doing much better than a year ago.
I heartily endorse what Dr Neil Barnard says – I have two of his books, and all my family are now vegetarian, although as my daughter keeps chickens, she does still eat eggs.
I urge everyone with rosacea to experiment with this diet, and see what happens.