One more thing…be very careful with tetracycline or any antibiotic that causes photosensitivity! I had a bad flare up because I was in the sun while on that stuff. For several weeks after I stopped taking it I couldn’t be in the sun AT ALL!!! If so I would get a severe sun burn. And I couldn’t use sunblock because it irritated my skin! The last time I went to the Dr. my entire face was dark red, itchy and it burned as if it were on fire! I was told I didn’t have rosacea but a severe case of eczema that was now infected. I was given a very strong dose of Amoxacillin as I’m not able to tolerate any other antibiotic (I’ve tried 4 since Dec). That one seems to be working. Today is my last dose and the rash on my face is almost gone. It did spread to other parts of my body but that seems to be clearing up as well. I’ll start my herbal tea drink tomorrow for seven days and let you know how that goes.

I’m sorry to hear you’re still battling after all this time…Vaseline (100% pure) is the only thing safe to use on my face and entire body. I was on tetracycline back in Dec. last year but unfortunately had a bad reaction after several days and had to stop. What I didn’t know was that it stays in your system for several weeks afterwards, which is why I’ve been having flare ups for the past few months now. Stress is the primary trigger however I’ve never had this before so I’m pretty sure it’s drug induced. I recently saw an herbalist who says it has to do with my immune system. He gave me an herbal tea to drink for the next 7 days to see if it helps. I’ll let you know.

P.S. Try applying vaseline (only 100% pure with no aloe or vitamine E etc.), several throughout the day to keep your face and/ body moist. And always apply 1st thing in the morning and before you go to bed.

Don’t apply in the shower, take a luke warm shower (not hot), towel dry and apply vaseline afterward. Just follow the 3 minute moisturizing rule…always apply within 3 minutes after drying off. Hope this helps..all the best!

Avoid: creams or serums with chemicals, Dairy, nuts, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, lamb, tropical fruits, too much sugar, stress and anything else that MIGHT trigger flare ups. Learn what triggers YOUR flare ups and avoid those things.

Do:

Wear 30spf sunblock or higher and a hat whenever you go outside. Neutrogena works best for me as it doesn’t sting when applied. It does make your skin dry so apply petroleum jelly if needed. Avoid direct sunlight by staying in shade or indoors if possible.

Drink plenty of water. I take a multivitamin, 1000mg of vitamin C, and Fish Oil – Omega 3 every day.

Use vaseline pure petroleum jelly as a moisturizer. Apply liberally over face, then dab gently with a clean, soft cloth (microfiber) for a matted vs oily look.

Cool down when flare ups come on by applying a clean, soft wet cloth (use cold water) for about 5-10 minutes. Rinse cloth under cold water as needed.

Use OTC anti-inflammatory drugs (benadryl, ibuprofen) to control inflammation and itching during flare-ups. Be careful NOT to over use these products for an extended period of time (ie., everyday for several days or more than the recommended doseage).

Try walking, Yoga and different breathing techniques to bring your stress level down. I stretch each morning and use hand weights to tone arms. The idea is not to heat up your body temperature but to lower your stress level.

Keep a journal. You could list the things you’re grateful for, what you ate, how you felt afterward.

These things work well for me, I hope they help some of you. All the best.