Rosacea Support Community

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.

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So far so good! It's been a month now without any flare ups. This is the longest I've ever gone without having my face feel like it's on fire with burning and itching to the point of distraction. My regimen appears to be working well for me.

I did switch to the heavier Vanicream from the Vanicream Lite because the Finacea was drying my face a bit too much. Aside from that, everything is looking good. The Zino has been great for the occasional pimple. It's amazing how one or two treatements kills a pimple dead in its tracks. So simple, yet amazing.

My ocular Rosacea has been doing well with Refresh Optive eyedrops (vials). I avoid anything with preservatives. I was given a Rx of Restasis to try. It's okay, but I feel I get just as good a result with just the Refresh Optive.

I hope some of the information I've provided has helped someone.

Regards,
Rob

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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So back to the dermatologist, took me off the doxyclcine. Gave me Erythromycin 2x a day along with metrogel. Feel like my eyes are still affected. They are tired right now. I havn't figured out what my triggers might be. But flare ups almost always happen in the early afternoon.

Application 1 - Bloody well stung, feels tight. hope i see an improvement in the morning!
Next day - Looking worse skin looks angrey

Application 2 - Didnt sting to much putting the cream on. Looked in the mirror (x3) and it looks tight
Next day - So much worse today - spots look horrible, four massive white heads and bright red skin on one side of my cheek.

Application 3 - Stung again?
Next day - skin looked worse again, getting down now, feel horrible, went out with out make up as thought going swimming and went somewhere else to pick up my mum - nearly died, look horrible, hate leaving the house in this state with no make up.

Application 4 - Stung again
next day - today its looking better. have one white head on my chin, appart from that skin is improving, spots are getting fainter slowly even in a x3 mirror!!

Application 5 - Stung again
next day - looking better today

Application 6 -
next day - cant belive how good this cream is, keeping postive as read other posts that this cra...

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