Comments for Rosacea http://rosacea-support.org Where the rosacea community meets to support each other Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:41:05 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on Oracea to replace Periostat, new rosacea treatment launched by Ol' Skool http://rosacea-support.org/periostat-doxycycline-goes-generic-get.html/comment-page-3#comment-31428 Ol' Skool Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:41:05 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/periostat-doxycycline-goes-generic-get-ready-for-oracea.html#comment-31428 Hi there! I'm new to this forum, and hope someone has some insight to share: I am on week 3 or Oracea & haven't noticed much of a difference yet, but am still hopeful. Have any of you Oracea/Doxy success stories suffered from enlarged pores, and if so, did the medication help at all? Hi there! I’m new to this forum, and hope someone has some insight to share: I am on week 3 or Oracea & haven’t noticed much of a difference yet, but am still hopeful. Have any of you Oracea/Doxy success stories suffered from enlarged pores, and if so, did the medication help at all?

]]> Comment on Finacea (azelaic acid 15%) as a Rosacea Treatment by Julia http://rosacea-support.org/focus-on-finacea-azelaic-acid-15.html/comment-page-2#comment-31427 Julia Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:03:12 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/focus-on-finacea-azelaic-acid-15.html#comment-31427 I went to the dermatologist yesterday because I have some mild hyperpigmentation on my forehead and he prescribed Finacea. I was shocked to learn it was for Rosacea as he hadn't mentioned to me that I had Rosacea. I came home and did some research and found that Finacea is also prescribed for hyperpigmentation. My question is....has anyone successfully treated hyperpigmentation with Finacea? If so, how long did it take for the brown patches to fade? Also, does the hyperpigmentation return when you stop using Finacea? Thanks so much (in advance!) I went to the dermatologist yesterday because I have some mild hyperpigmentation on my forehead and he prescribed Finacea.

I was shocked to learn it was for Rosacea as he hadn’t mentioned to me that I had Rosacea. I came home and did some research and found that Finacea is also prescribed for hyperpigmentation.

My question is….has anyone successfully treated hyperpigmentation with Finacea? If so, how long did it take for the brown patches to fade? Also, does the hyperpigmentation return when you stop using Finacea?

Thanks so much (in advance!)

]]> Comment on demodex bacteria – could that be the cause ? by James H http://rosacea-support.org/demodex-bacteria-could-that-be-cause.html/comment-page-1#comment-31421 James H Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:37:47 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/demodex-bacteria-could-that-be-the-cause.html#comment-31421 I've had a strange reaction to the Kwellada lotion. My research showed there are potentially harsh reactions and lindane poisoning.. However, i tried the Kwell for two weeks - two applications and also was clear after 20 years! How often are you using the Kwell shampoo? I’ve had a strange reaction to the Kwellada lotion. My research showed there are potentially harsh reactions and lindane poisoning..

However, i tried the Kwell for two weeks – two applications and also was clear after 20 years!

How often are you using the Kwell shampoo?

]]> Comment on Oracea to replace Periostat, new rosacea treatment launched by Lori http://rosacea-support.org/periostat-doxycycline-goes-generic-get.html/comment-page-3#comment-31420 Lori Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:03:20 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/periostat-doxycycline-goes-generic-get-ready-for-oracea.html#comment-31420 Hi Everyone: Well I went down from 150 mg to 75 mg of doxy (for previous poster...no side effects at all for me) and my face broke out big time. I hate this stuff! I tried Finacea which seemed to help at first but then didn't seem to do anything so I stopped it. Should I continue to use it even though it didn't seem to help? I only used it for about 10 days. When I discontinued it it seemed to help the acne, but now it's back to where it was. I'm 51 years old and have to deal with this stuff again. Not fair! I don't know what I'm gonna do when I get down to 50 mg which the doc wants me to do soon. I think I'll break out even worse then. How am I gonna get off the meds ever? By the way, my older brother (58) has just started getting the really red cheeks...no acne. He doesn't have insurance (laid off like everyone else) so he doesn't have treatment options right now. I'm curious about the "no sugar" treatment. Does it really help? Thanks for letting me ramble. Hi Everyone: Well I went down from 150 mg to 75 mg of doxy (for previous poster…no side effects at all for me) and my face broke out big time. I hate this stuff! I tried Finacea which seemed to help at first but then didn’t seem to do anything so I stopped it. Should I continue to use it even though it didn’t seem to help? I only used it for about 10 days. When I discontinued it it seemed to help the acne, but now it’s back to where it was. I’m 51 years old and have to deal with this stuff again. Not fair!
I don’t know what I’m gonna do when I get down to 50 mg which the doc wants me to do soon. I think I’ll break out even worse then. How am I gonna get off the meds ever? By the way, my older brother (58) has just started getting the really red cheeks…no acne. He doesn’t have insurance (laid off like everyone else) so he doesn’t have treatment options right now. I’m curious about the “no sugar” treatment. Does it really help? Thanks for letting me ramble.

]]> Comment on melanotan: could it cause skin cancer ? by Laura Elkaim http://rosacea-support.org/melanotan-could-it-cause-skin-cancer.html/comment-page-1#comment-31413 Laura Elkaim Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:06:40 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/melanotan-could-it-cause-skin-cancer.html#comment-31413 Hello, I'm a producer working for a Belgian Channel called RTBF and I'm producing a report about the suntan and skin cancer . For my report, I'd be very interested to talk about Melanotan. I'd love to speak to someone and arrange an interview. So I could understand better how it works. Interview can be done in masked face if requested. Do you think it's possible for your to put me in touch with someone who use Melanotan? Have you got any contact usefull for me? The only thing is that I need someone who live in Belgium or England. Do you think that you can help me? My request is very urgent, please do let me know if you've got any information. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Do not hesitate to contact me by email lauraelkaim@hotmail.com or phone +447961788876 Many thanks and best wishes Laura Elkaim Hello,

I’m a producer working for a Belgian Channel called RTBF and I’m producing a report about the suntan and skin cancer . For my report, I’d be very interested to talk about Melanotan.
I’d love to speak to someone and arrange an interview.
So I could understand better how it works. Interview can be done in masked face if requested.
Do you think it’s possible for your to put me in touch with someone who use Melanotan? Have you got any contact usefull for me? The only thing is that I need someone who live in Belgium or England. Do you think that you can help me?

My request is very urgent, please do let me know if you’ve got any information.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Do not hesitate to contact me by email lauraelkaim@hotmail.com or phone +447961788876

Many thanks and best wishes

Laura Elkaim

]]> Comment on demodex mites treatment by Mike Marca http://rosacea-support.org/demodex-mites-treatment/comment-page-2#comment-31409 Mike Marca Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:39:05 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/demodex-mites-treatment#comment-31409 Personally, I do not clean very much in reference to the mites. I just use my formula, and I seem to keep them under most of the time. I also plan on trying the laser comb as Anna has described. Perhaps, I can hammer them down all of the time. Mike Personally, I do not clean very much in reference to the mites. I just use my formula, and I seem to keep them under most of the time. I also plan on trying the laser comb as Anna has described. Perhaps, I can hammer them down all of the time. Mike

]]> Comment on Finacea (azelaic acid 15%) as a Rosacea Treatment by Isabel http://rosacea-support.org/focus-on-finacea-azelaic-acid-15.html/comment-page-2#comment-31408 Isabel Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:24:44 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/focus-on-finacea-azelaic-acid-15.html#comment-31408 I have been using Finacea for about 2 months now and seen a huge improvement - no more spots or flaking and a lot less redness too. I'm using it with a mild hydrocortisone cream which I think was to reduce the flaking. I couldnt tolerate oral antibiotics but a topical treatment is a much better solution. Could more patients could use Finacea instead of antibiotics if it were better researched/publicised? The best moisturiser I have used is Double Base which is great and cheap too! I have been using Finacea for about 2 months now and seen a huge improvement – no more spots or flaking and a lot less redness too. I’m using it with a mild hydrocortisone cream which I think was to reduce the flaking.
I couldnt tolerate oral antibiotics but a topical treatment is a much better solution.

Could more patients could use Finacea instead of antibiotics if it were better researched/publicised?

The best moisturiser I have used is Double Base which is great and cheap too!

]]> Comment on melanotan (epitan) offers sun protection for fair skin individuals by Andrea http://rosacea-support.org/melanotan-epitan-offers-sun-protection.html/comment-page-1#comment-31407 Andrea Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:46:49 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/melanotan-epitan-offers-sun-protection-for-fair-skin-individuals.html#comment-31407 Hi, can you please tell me where I can purchase epitan/melanotan from in Australia? Thank you Hi, can you please tell me where I can purchase epitan/melanotan from in Australia? Thank you

]]> Comment on Oracea to replace Periostat, new rosacea treatment launched by David Paul http://rosacea-support.org/periostat-doxycycline-goes-generic-get.html/comment-page-3#comment-31403 David Paul Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:41:01 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/periostat-doxycycline-goes-generic-get-ready-for-oracea.html#comment-31403 Hey Candace, I can definitely understand how frustrated you are, I have been dealing with rosacea for over 10 years now and I'm only 30. Unlike you, I have never used any sort of medication, including Doxy. I have always chose to go the natural route and it has worked out pretty well. I have chosen not to use medication because I fear the possible side- effects. You may want to try changing your diet to reduce inflammation naturally. Stay away from spicy and especially sugary foods and drinks. I have struggled with sugary foods and drinks for years and have finally given them up. Eating better makes a huge difference. also drink plenty of water. You can also try taking omeg- 3, it helps reduce inflammation. What do you use to wash your face with? Hope some of this helps. - David Paul Hey Candace,

I can definitely understand how frustrated you are, I have been dealing with rosacea for over 10 years now and I’m only 30. Unlike you, I have never used any sort of medication, including Doxy. I have always chose to go the natural route and it has worked out pretty well. I have chosen not to use medication because I fear the possible side- effects. You may want to try changing your diet to reduce inflammation naturally. Stay away from spicy and especially sugary foods and drinks. I have struggled with sugary foods and drinks for years and have finally given them up. Eating better makes a huge difference. also drink plenty of water. You can also try taking omeg- 3, it helps reduce inflammation. What do you use to wash your face with? Hope some of this helps.

- David Paul

]]> Comment on metronidazole (metrogel, flagyl) popular rosacea treatment by Kathy http://rosacea-support.org/focus-on-metronidazole.html/comment-page-2#comment-31402 Kathy Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:16:38 +0000 http://rosacea-support.org/focus-on-metronidazole.html#comment-31402 I know the creams are expensive and so my doctor and I decided I would make my own. He gave me a prescription of metronidazole 500mg , I desolve one in a tiny bit of water and I put half of one in a jar of Alba face cream (its natural) The pills cost for fifteen is 4.00 and the jar of cream is 17.00 dollars. Im tired of getting jabbed by these companies that produce these drugs, so Im making my own. So you might want to try doing this. I know the creams are expensive and so my doctor and I decided I would make my own. He gave me a prescription of metronidazole 500mg , I desolve one in a tiny bit of water and I put half of one in a jar of Alba face cream (its natural) The pills cost for fifteen is 4.00 and the jar of cream is 17.00 dollars. Im tired of getting jabbed by these companies that produce these drugs, so Im making my own. So you might want to try doing this.

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