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I can't believe it, but today my nose definitely looked less red. With makeup on, the redness is barely visible. I don't know whether this is due to the IPL or the Synchrorose lotion I've been using, or a combination. I'm withholding judgement at the moment, but am feeling hopeful.

A new paper titled "The pulsed-dye laser for treatment of cutaneous conditions" has just been posted to the pubmed.

Pulsed Dye Laser has been one of the mainstays for rosacea light therapy, but has take a back seat to IPL in recent years.

The pulsed-dye laser for treatment of cutaneous conditions.

G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2009 Oct;144(5):557-72

Bernstein EF., Laser Surgery and Cosmetic Dermatology Centers, Bryn Mawr, PA, USA2 Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

The concept of selective photothermolysis simply states that if one heats target tissue with a laser that is selectively absorbed by that tissue, heat should last...

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Last year I stopped drinking green tea in place of water (about 2 liters per day) because I just couldn't stand it anymore. I had been drinking it for years because of its health benefits but all the brands I tried would upset my stomach. Because of this, and since I just can't make myself drink plenty of plain water once the weather starts cooling down, last winter I wasn't hydrating enough and, perhaps not coincidentally, I started having skin problems. Very dry body skin, first, and then a bout of seb derm and increased flushing.

Sometime in the spring I learned about Long Jin (Dragon Well), a very special green tea that tops the Ten Great Chinese Teas list. It makes a beautiful bright green infusion with a lovely floral scent and doesn't upset my stomach. However, this tea is awfully expensive...

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I am 44 years old and have been diagnosed with acne rosacea for 1 month. I figured it was rosacea for a while but had it confirmed. My eyes were affected also, but the doctor did not prescribe anything for them yet. My face felt tight, my skin was thickening, flakey, and bumpy (no longer smooth), with pimple like things that were itchy or burned, very red and veins showing through.

I have sensitive skin which tends to be on the dryer side and I have a medium tone to my skin (don’t burn easy in the sun but will burn).

In the beginning the burning/itching was so bad that it felt like nothing was helping. Try something and try to stick with it for a bit.

The doctor prescribed metro gel. I did not see any results from that for 3 weeks. I started taking acidophilus, omega 3 and drinking cranberry juice. (I try to stay away from the sun, caffeine and acidic foods (ie orange juice). When I feel itching or flushing coming on, I spray my face with avene thermal spring water.

As a cleanser, I...

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Hi, everyone! I'm new to the forums. I was diagnosed with Rosacea nearly two years ago after having years of great skin. It's been a real rollercoaster ride trying to control it. Sometimes the flare-ups have been painful to the point of distraction. All the itching and burning made me want to claw my face off.

After months of trial and error, doing research on the Internet, talking to doctors, and shelling out a lot of money, I have finally found a regimen that is working well for me. My skin is nearly redness free and looks normal.

Here is my twice-daily cleansing regimen:

1. Wash with Vanicream Free & Clear face wash

2. Spray with ZenMed Nutrient Boost Spray (great for cooling your face after exercise and sun too!)

3. Apply Finacea gel. It does sting somewhat; however, the secret is to moisturize adequately after. The sting is no different than applying AHA's.

4. Apply Vanicream Lite lotion, including under eyes. Vanicream has been amazing and the wrinkles under my eyes...

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