Rosacea and Saliva

[Jewel]

I have a weird experince. Most of my Rosacea has cleared up with the Noriate cream but what I'm confused about for awhile is that I have burning in my lower cheek area. Anyway, what I think is going on, is when I wake up in the morning, I have some drool in this lower cheek and chin area. I'm thinking the burning is coming from my saliva or something. Anyone ever heard of this?

[Mike T]

Rosacea skin can be very sensitive.

If your saliva is contacting your face and remain there for extended periods it may cause a low grade reaction.

Regards,

Mike

[David Pascoe]

I think sometimes it is possible that children have allergic reactions to their own saliva, but I haven't heard about this in adults....

[Mike T]

Is the reaction or redness localized to the area in which you find the saliva?

Does the reaction or redness follow a disinctive curve/pattern which is similar to that of a liquid leaving the corner of your mouth?

Can you sleep without a pillow for a few days (so your head is tilted back) so saliva will not leave your mouth.

These are a few ideas which may help you come to a conclusion.

Mike