Comments on: Solaraze (diclofenac sodium topical gel) possible rosacea treatment

By: Micheáilín Mháirtín

Micheáilín Mháirtín — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:53:12 +0000

Hi there

I suffer from rosacea and I have also noticed recently dry red marks on my face and over my right eye.

When I mentioned this to my doctor he prescribed Solareze tho he didnt give me any of the printout he later said I should have.

When I saw that it was an anti-inflammatory gel I thought maybe it might be good for my rosacea as well and applied it to my nose as well as the other marks.

Now the rosacea has really flared up and it looks like I have chickenpox or something on my face and it is marked really badly with the marks right down my nose.

The marks also swelled up.

I mentioned this to my doctor and he said it was ok to use but the symptoms would get worse before they got better.

Also it says on the leaflet not to us makeup but how can I go out with this massive scarring on my face?

Also I’m going on holiday in 3 weeks so wouldnt mind it either cleared up by then or at least covered with makeup.

Help!

It was probably unwise of me to use it on my nose though:(

By: Gloria

Gloria — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 03:28:33 +0000

How often do I use sola raze gel 3/0 100 gm? Is it ok to use under moisturizer? What about make up? Should I sleep with it on my face, wash in the am and re-apply?? Thanks.

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:35:29 +0000

I have a problem with a fatty liver, is it ok to use this product?

By: Rhonda Schultz

Rhonda Schultz — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:34:56 +0000

I have been using Solaraze 3%gel for 1 week now. I notice that each time I put it on there is a burning sensation for about half an hour. Is this normal? Also I was told that I could wear makeup and I do this but I put the gel on my face first…..is this correct?

Cheers
Rhonda

By: Gay McKay

Gay McKay — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:49:57 +0000

I have used Solaraze gel now for a week. I have tried not to use moisturiser so as not to inhibit the properties of the gel, but my skin is so dry it is flaking. The pharmacist said it was Ok to use sunscreen and moisturiser, but when? Before the application of the gel? Or after? Also, should I be completey cleaning my face before the application of the gel? Common sense tells me that it must work better on a clean face, but doing so makes my skin even dryer still.

By: DJ

DJ — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:59:09 +0000

The chemist I bought Solaraze from said I can use it for rosacea as well as solar keratoses. Is that right?

By: vanessa hutton

vanessa hutton — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:47:32 +0000

Please can anyone tell me if I can use my normal daily moisuring cream while using Solaraze diclofenac gel? I have been prescribed this for keratoses on forehead and under eye.

By: Patricia M. Parent

Patricia M. Parent — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:58:31 +0000

I have used Solaraze Gel Diclofenac Sodium-3% for a few days. Can I use a face cream as my face is very dry? I have used it 3 days now and noticed how my face is very dry. Also when I put it on it burns a little for an hour. Can I use make-up after I apply the (pea size amt.) on my face after it dries up?

Thank You

By: libby

libby — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:46:17 +0000

My doctor has given me solaraze gel. I take atenolol-
50mg. Is okay then to use this gel on my face?