Rosacea Support Community

Hello,

I was diagnosed with mild Rosacea one year ago. My doc said it was mild and since I was only 25, I can prevent it from getting worse with age if I acted now..I am a fair skinned person who had a flawless glowing complexion until I started a vigorous work out 5 days in a week.. I got in shape but my face started showing symptoms of Rosacea.. After my work out, I would end up looking all Red in the face..There was and is no burning sensation or itching or even pimples ..This is how I concluded I just have mild rosacea ..My face starts to flush in the sun, cold weather and when I laugh out loud often leading to people telling me that I turned red.. It is actually funny when some parts of my face glow after a gold facial and the others are red..I was put on some oral medication and advised to use metrogel and a good sun screen. .I am refraining from using alchohol and coffee but cannot avoid going out in the sun or laughing.. ...

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