Archive for June, 2006
Recent Rosacea Blog Posts
This patent is for a product containing a retinoid, which can cause irritation for rosacea sufferers. The invention adds `salicylic acid, a phytosphingosine, green tea, hinokitiol, gorgonian extract, and polysaccharide’. The main inventor is Dr. Neelam Muizzuddin who appears to work for Estee Lauder Companies. Patent: Anti-irritating rosacea treatment The present invention relates to a […]
This paper is confirming the idea that a good, gentle cleanser can become an important part of a rosacea skin care regime. According to the study, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is both well tolerated by the rosacea sufferers tested, and can also improve rosacea symptoms. I really like this cleanser and have used it for […]
An interesting exchange in recent editions of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. A paper in July 2005 suggested that the population in general was safely using over the counter hydrocortison (steroids). This conclusion was then challenged by a letter published in Jan 2006 pointing out the abuse of OTC steroids can lead […]
Arubix is now offering ARUBIX SPF 50 + Sunscreen containing Golden Camomile/Chrysanthellum Indicum. The sunscreen is claimed to offer “Very high factor tinted sun protection for skins that are prone to erythrosis or rosacea (diffuse redness or visible small blood vessels) for the face, neck and cleavage.” The mention of both physical and chemical sunscreen […]
