Rosacea

# 23

Posted: 17/01/2006 21:22

I suffer from rosacea/facial blushing. I have recently tried a course of facials using "nimue" skincare products. I now use nimue cleanser, toner and mosituriser and although it has not cured my rosacea, i find it benefits my skin greatly. I used to have such trouble applying makeup. My skin would flake when i'd apply my makeup and i ended up taking it off and reapplying 2-3 times or more when getting ready for a night out. It was a nightmare. I can now apply my makeup in 1 application, no more flakiness. I am still trying to find a cure though. I tried giving up yeast/dairy but saw no improvement. Maybe i didn't perservere long enough. Hope it works for you.

# 22

Posted: 11/01/2006 22:51

I just turned 34 recently and break out, in what seems to be referred to as Rosacea or Adult Acne, every couple of months. I have now broken out again but this time it is getting worse and has no signs of going away. I am so fedup of it. I have always suffered from acne but mostly on my chin and nose but never on my cheeks which is where the Rosacea type rash has appeared. Even though they call it Acne it is not like acne, as in the spots are smaller and the skin is sore and red. I have to say I feel for all you others who are going through this horrible skin rash as there are days that I avoid going out and hate the thoughts of having to go to a party or social event as my face is flushed with a rash that is so dry and bumpy that I cannot even cover it with makeup as it just goes all clumpy... I could cry and have done so.
So now that we are beginning a new year I have decided to try some alternative ways as opposed to using oral antibiotics(which do work), I am going to try going on a yeast free diet. I have being doing some reading on the Internet and found that a lot of our ailments are due to bad diet; too much wheat, caffeine, alcohol and even dairy products. So after being very very bad at Christmas I have now cut down on my intake of sugar, caffeine and yeast. I now eat porridge for breakfast made with water, have cutout bread except soda bread, cutout pasta and just stick to brown rice or potatoes and have started eating alot of green vegtables. I am also taking natural yogurt tablets which will fight off too much yeast in the body and topup the friendly bacteria which has being killed off from taking too many antibiotics. So far there is an improvement in my skin but its early days yet. I do need to get off sugars completely and take soya milk instead of dairy but it is hard switching to things you don't like so I am doing it gradually.
I will let you all know if I find a cure or at least something that will help! (Hope I havent bored you all, thanks for listening and wish me luck!)

# 21

Posted: 25/08/2005 12:19

Does any one no any thing about Rosacea - its proving to be a nightmare in our family and I would really like to get some information to help my partner who suffers very badly with it. I've read lots of articles on the internet which say theres no cure, no one understands why it begins, treatment is hit and miss. Aparently it affects millions of people, is there any research been carried out. Any info. please we'd be very greatful. My partner is declining family outings, taking days off work, he's very irritated, aggravated, self conscious because of it. Any help please.... gemeur@oceanfree.net

# 20

Posted: 27/04/2005 19:59

I started treatment late last year2004.I was given silcocks base cream to wash with +Rozex cream to apply after wash +suntan lotion of no lower than factor 30.Not all that happy with results.Face can be verry sore when it flares up.What about herbal remedy?

# 19

Posted: 25/01/2005 19:49

I would also be interested in finding out more about the herbal treatment and acupuncture as mentioned.

# 18

Posted: 14/12/2004 18:32

In response to the message posted 19th May could you please give more details on what herbal remedies you used please. I would be very interested

# 17

Posted: 07/09/2003 18:16

Laser derm is not painful more like someone zapping you very quickly with a elastic band and is well worth any pain - it is fantastic.

# 16

Posted: 10/08/2003 09:53

Can someone tell me if the laser photoderm tratment is painful. What is this like and where can I have it done in the LImerick area

# 15

Posted: 17/06/2003 20:34

Any more information on accupunture treatment for Rosacea? Does it really work...

# 14

Posted: 24/05/2003 22:55

I would be very interested to know more about the accupunture and herbal remedy for Rosacea. Can you give any more details?

# 13

Posted: 19/05/2003 12:43

I had rosacea five years ago. I found accupuncture treatment and herbal treatment from the accupuncturist cleared it up and it hasn't recurred since.

# 12

Posted: 22/01/2003 18:32

I have had 2 sessions of lazer treatment which have improved the coniditon considerably. I will leave it for a while and have one more treatment if I think I would benefit by it. It is costly, I agree, but it works.

# 11

Posted: 22/01/2003 15:22

In response to the message of 16/10/02 can you please give me the name of the products and make up you are using as I have founf that make up agraviates the condition and I would like to wear make up without making the condition worse

# 10

Posted: 16/10/2002 21:41

I find that using oil free cleanser, toner, moisturoiser and make up help keep the problem at bay.

# 9

Posted: 12/05/2002 21:17

I have had three sessions of the
Photoderm and have found them very helpful in clearing up the thread veins. I am also using the Rozex cream . My young 15 year old daughter has been recently diagnosed with Rosacea. I must say that I found this harder to accept that myself having the disease.

# 8

Posted: 01/04/2002 16:45

my husband found laser treatment very good but he does not seem to be as bad as some of you.

# 7

Posted: 02/02/2002 23:05

my husband was always looking for a moisturiser for his face which did not agrivate his rosacea, he found one which works for him the name of it is "ROC ADOUCISSANTE"

# 6

Posted: 10/11/2001 23:17

In response to the message about other treatments I am currently on Rozex cream and a topical antibotic called Zineryt containing Erthromycin-zinc complex. It has taken a couple of months to have any effect. My dermatologist has recommend Photoderm laser to help with the redness and blushing. He says it will reduce both and that I will need at least three sessions. Each session cost about £250. I have given up alcohol and sun holidays as they aggravte my skin.
I bought a fan which I bring everywhere with me (even to work).
I work in a warm enviroment and am on the telephone all day. I find this makes my face very hot. The Fan provides great relief.
I have found alot of information on the internet. A very good site is Acne-Rosacea.co.uk This is a site run a fellow sufferer. He does recommend using Aloe Vera. I have not tried this product yet. It can be ordered from the U.K.
Has anyone else tried this aloe vera gel? I would be very interested to hear about this.

# 5

Posted: 08/11/2001 21:45

Is there anyone out there with any answers to these Questions about Rosacea. Anybody find anything any good because I've tried them all!!

# 4

Posted: 05/11/2001 16:32

I've had Rosacea for a few years now. I find Metrogel and Tetracycline tablets ease the burning but not the redness. Anyone else have any treatments?

# 3

Posted: 16/09/2001 19:04

Are there any other fellow Rosaceans in Ireland? I would be interested in hearing from other experiences and treatements.

# 2

Posted: 25/06/2001 23:34

Is there a Rosacea Association in Ireland ? I have been unable to find any Irish association so far.
I have had rosacea for 6 years and I am constantly trying to find out more information about this horrid disease.

# 1

Posted: 29/05/2001 21:57

Anybody else out there interested in discussing this Rosacea business