March 2010
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..
Another doctor advised me to go for an IPL treatment but am apprehensive about the same and really fear the side effects.He said it would need me 4 sessions to get a my clear complexion back ...Right now I only flush under extremely hot and cold conditions.. Is it Rosacea for sure? Could you please tell me if you have patients in India undergoing some treatment for the same? If yes, please suggest a good Doc in India..Thanks a ton