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Posted a thread a while back about my spotty forehead. Tried some of the remedies suggested and some did help but kept coming back.
Seems I have a hearty dose of Rocacea! Nice.
Not heard about this before but seemingly very common (1 in 10 get it). Going through the list of triggers, its onset coincided with me starting to exercise more regularly - along with caffeine, spicy foods, hot drinks, sunlight, being a major trigger.
Seem to have caught it early and three days into a 4 month anti-biotic course and already with improvement already noticeable but can by all accounts be rather nasty if left for too long!
So, if you have a spotty forehead or red nose...get it checked!
Be careful out there people
Seems I have a hearty dose of Rocacea! Nice.
Not heard about this before but seemingly very common (1 in 10 get it). Going through the list of triggers, its onset coincided with me starting to exercise more regularly - along with caffeine, spicy foods, hot drinks, sunlight, being a major trigger.
Seem to have caught it early and three days into a 4 month anti-biotic course and already with improvement already noticeable but can by all accounts be rather nasty if left for too long!
So, if you have a spotty forehead or red nose...get it checked!
Be careful out there people
StevieBee said:
Posted a thread a while back about my spotty forehead. Tried some of the remedies suggested and some did help but kept coming back.
Seems I have a hearty dose of Rocacea! Nice.
Not heard about this before but seemingly very common (1 in 10 get it). Going through the list of triggers, its onset coincided with me starting to exercise more regularly - along with caffeine, spicy foods, hot drinks, sunlight, being a major trigger.
Seem to have caught it early and three days into a 4 month anti-biotic course and already with improvement already noticeable but can by all accounts be rather nasty if left for too long!
So, if you have a spotty forehead or red nose...get it checked!
Be careful out there people
I'm 25 and have had Rosacea for a number of years now. Always suffered with spots but around 17/18 developed a redness on the cheeks directly under my eyes and nose (looks like i'm always sunburnt) and get quite bad whiteheads some of which can leave long lasting red marks. I also have very oily skinSeems I have a hearty dose of Rocacea! Nice.
Not heard about this before but seemingly very common (1 in 10 get it). Going through the list of triggers, its onset coincided with me starting to exercise more regularly - along with caffeine, spicy foods, hot drinks, sunlight, being a major trigger.
Seem to have caught it early and three days into a 4 month anti-biotic course and already with improvement already noticeable but can by all accounts be rather nasty if left for too long!
So, if you have a spotty forehead or red nose...get it checked!
Be careful out there people
Trying to cut sugar out of my diet helped reduce the number of spots but still get atleast 5 new ones a week
The redness seems to go through spells of being awful to just about manageable. I've never had the associated pain that usually comes with it. I flush really easily when embarrassed
Anyway, I have always been under the impression that there was nothing they could do for it. What are the antibiotics called? Have you noticed a reduction in redness or just less spots?
Oxytetra...something. Will check this evening and let you know.
Definite improvement on both redness and soreness in just three days.
It's a long course - at least three to four months but what's needed to sort the bacteria. Only thing I've been advised on is that while taking them, my skin is more sensitive to sunlight so hats and factor 100!
Definite improvement on both redness and soreness in just three days.
It's a long course - at least three to four months but what's needed to sort the bacteria. Only thing I've been advised on is that while taking them, my skin is more sensitive to sunlight so hats and factor 100!
Oxytetracyline is what they give you.
I've had very mild to in the past quite aggravated facial flushing rosacea for maybe 10 yrs or so now.
Sometimes it will flare up to get a bit redder but it always dies down some.
The only antibiotic in 10 yrs that ever worked is something the dentist gave me for an infection,go figure lol.I also used Protopic ointment for a number of years but gave it up as it made my skin so ultra sensitive it was unreal.
I don't bother with tablets and other prescription stuff anymore,if you had a tail you would be better off chasing that than seeing your doctors or a dermo for a some relief. (Only my opinion of course)
I now use eucerin anti redness night cream...
http://www.boots.com/en/Eucerin-Q10-Anti-Redness-C...
Looks expensive but it goes a very long way,you don't need much at all and can see the tub lasting more than 6 months easily.
I also use La rochay rosaliac day stuff .... http://www.escentual.com/la-roche-posay/larochepos...
Again looks pricey but that little tube lasts around 6 months,you only need just less than a pea sized amount,less really is more with this stuff.
I want to try some more La rochay rosaliac range stuff ..... http://www.escentual.com/la-roche-posay/lrprosalia...
But not got round to getting some yet.
I also use Dove sensitive skin soap to wash my face with,anything else just won't do and can aggravate it.
Using the above,rather than getting a red look thats an obvious flushed looking red my skin will look either very light pinkish,very close to normal or some days it will have a slight tanned hue to it.
I will say don't strive too much for it going back to normal white looking( if you are indeed white to start off with) because it's not going to happen.All you can do is improve it using the above methods.
I think the only way to seriously reduce rosacea if not get rid off it all together is laser treatment.
Something I have considered and would 100% consider if it ever got full blown rosacea.
This is just some of the stuff that I use,remember everyones skin is different and what works for some might not work for others.But these are avenues you can explore.
I've had very mild to in the past quite aggravated facial flushing rosacea for maybe 10 yrs or so now.
Sometimes it will flare up to get a bit redder but it always dies down some.
The only antibiotic in 10 yrs that ever worked is something the dentist gave me for an infection,go figure lol.I also used Protopic ointment for a number of years but gave it up as it made my skin so ultra sensitive it was unreal.
I don't bother with tablets and other prescription stuff anymore,if you had a tail you would be better off chasing that than seeing your doctors or a dermo for a some relief. (Only my opinion of course)
I now use eucerin anti redness night cream...
http://www.boots.com/en/Eucerin-Q10-Anti-Redness-C...
Looks expensive but it goes a very long way,you don't need much at all and can see the tub lasting more than 6 months easily.
I also use La rochay rosaliac day stuff .... http://www.escentual.com/la-roche-posay/larochepos...
Again looks pricey but that little tube lasts around 6 months,you only need just less than a pea sized amount,less really is more with this stuff.
I want to try some more La rochay rosaliac range stuff ..... http://www.escentual.com/la-roche-posay/lrprosalia...
But not got round to getting some yet.
I also use Dove sensitive skin soap to wash my face with,anything else just won't do and can aggravate it.
Using the above,rather than getting a red look thats an obvious flushed looking red my skin will look either very light pinkish,very close to normal or some days it will have a slight tanned hue to it.
I will say don't strive too much for it going back to normal white looking( if you are indeed white to start off with) because it's not going to happen.All you can do is improve it using the above methods.
I think the only way to seriously reduce rosacea if not get rid off it all together is laser treatment.
Something I have considered and would 100% consider if it ever got full blown rosacea.
This is just some of the stuff that I use,remember everyones skin is different and what works for some might not work for others.But these are avenues you can explore.
Edited by Panda76 on Friday 12th April 17:40
Edited by Panda76 on Friday 12th April 17:41
I've tried so many rosacea based creams but due to their thickness they tend to increase my spots/acne as I have very oily skin. A double edged sword trying to decide whether i'd rather have rosacea with clear skin, or spotty skin that is less red. Although this week I'm suffering with both equally bad. Extremely depressing and anytime I talk to someone all I can think about is what they must think about my face 
That can be a b
h and most times I think god it must be really red because psychologically I think it is,when it actually isnt.
I think it can look a lot better than you actually think it is.I've found the best way to try and stave off flushing or flare ups is to spend my days as stress free as possible.I've found getting stressed can create some flare ups.
Not always easy having a stress free day at work and at home,but I try for it.
But then sometimes it will have a flare up for no apparent reason that will last a few days,these are getting far and few between now.The winter weather doesn't help either,very harsh on sensitive/rosacea/red prone skin.
h and most times I think god it must be really red because psychologically I think it is,when it actually isnt.I think it can look a lot better than you actually think it is.I've found the best way to try and stave off flushing or flare ups is to spend my days as stress free as possible.I've found getting stressed can create some flare ups.
Not always easy having a stress free day at work and at home,but I try for it.
But then sometimes it will have a flare up for no apparent reason that will last a few days,these are getting far and few between now.The winter weather doesn't help either,very harsh on sensitive/rosacea/red prone skin.
Yep the winter isn't good for my roasacea. If I go watch football and sit in the cold for two hours, when I get back inside somewhere warm my nose will can extremely red. It's crap living your life around roasacea trying to avoid situations where it will flare up/get worse
I've been using creatine for a few months and I'm starting to believe that could be causing an increase in spots. Going to drop it for a couple of months and see if there is any improvement. A google search throws up plenty of results of people experiencing similar
I've been using creatine for a few months and I'm starting to believe that could be causing an increase in spots. Going to drop it for a couple of months and see if there is any improvement. A google search throws up plenty of results of people experiencing similar
My husband suffers too. He get the red cheeks with a tight dry feeling across his fac which feels sore. He also gets big spots just under the surface of the skin that hurt.
When he gets a flare up he gets a course of antibiotics (Oxycycline? ones)
This happens every 6 weeks ish ot so. Usually red wine and the sun triggers his off. He wear factor 30 sunscreen every day, Clinique for men, and an anti redness cream also by Clinique that helps calm the skin during a flair up.
The antibiotics have by far the best results though, usually reducing symptons after just 2 days of starting a course.
When he gets a flare up he gets a course of antibiotics (Oxycycline? ones)
This happens every 6 weeks ish ot so. Usually red wine and the sun triggers his off. He wear factor 30 sunscreen every day, Clinique for men, and an anti redness cream also by Clinique that helps calm the skin during a flair up.
The antibiotics have by far the best results though, usually reducing symptons after just 2 days of starting a course.
I've had rosacea for about 10 years now - I affectionately call it my 'rosy acres' when people comment upon my red face. I find it's very much worse after a round of golf and having a beer in the clubhouse afterwards. I think it might be due to chemicals used to clean the draught beer lines - otherwise having a beer doesn't seem to affect it.
Way back I was initially presribed an ointment to rub on my cheeks/forhead but it didn't seem to make much difference. I don't bother with anything other than cream moisturiser... and apply foundation make-up if I'm going out.
Way back I was initially presribed an ointment to rub on my cheeks/forhead but it didn't seem to make much difference. I don't bother with anything other than cream moisturiser... and apply foundation make-up if I'm going out.
The change of temperature from being outside to inside can cause a flush,everyone will get a slight flush but someone with rosacea will flush that bit more.As the skin adjusts to the new temperature it will eventually die down.
I still can't remember for the life of me what antibiotic the dentist gave me to clear an infection,it also pretty much cleared 90% of the redness.I did mention it to a doctor but they said it couldn't be used long term.
I still can't remember for the life of me what antibiotic the dentist gave me to clear an infection,it also pretty much cleared 90% of the redness.I did mention it to a doctor but they said it couldn't be used long term.
I have been thinking I might have this as I get white head spots on my forehead, around my nose and chin and I'm 36! My mum had rosacea and seeing as I am practically her genetic twin (down to the same wonky toe!), its logical I could have it too.
I dont have any pain but I do get the spots like I said and my nose and the tops of my cheeks can get quite red (the OH jokes about my "cherry nose") & pictures of us on Lake Windemere just made me look ridiculous (in my mind anyway..). If I squint closely in the mirror, I can see what look like teeny weeny broken veins as well.
From what you guys have said, it might be worth me booking a chat with my GP!
I dont have any pain but I do get the spots like I said and my nose and the tops of my cheeks can get quite red (the OH jokes about my "cherry nose") & pictures of us on Lake Windemere just made me look ridiculous (in my mind anyway..). If I squint closely in the mirror, I can see what look like teeny weeny broken veins as well.
From what you guys have said, it might be worth me booking a chat with my GP!
PinkRinse said:
I have been thinking I might have this as I get white head spots on my forehead, around my nose and chin and I'm 36! My mum had rosacea and seeing as I am practically her genetic twin (down to the same wonky toe!), its logical I could have it too.
I dont have any pain but I do get the spots like I said and my nose and the tops of my cheeks can get quite red (the OH jokes about my "cherry nose") & pictures of us on Lake Windemere just made me look ridiculous (in my mind anyway..). If I squint closely in the mirror, I can see what look like teeny weeny broken veins as well.
From what you guys have said, it might be worth me booking a chat with my GP!
That's exactly what I had though limited to the forehead. The spots were first just annoying but I think I left it too long to see the Doctor as they then became quite sore after a while.I dont have any pain but I do get the spots like I said and my nose and the tops of my cheeks can get quite red (the OH jokes about my "cherry nose") & pictures of us on Lake Windemere just made me look ridiculous (in my mind anyway..). If I squint closely in the mirror, I can see what look like teeny weeny broken veins as well.
From what you guys have said, it might be worth me booking a chat with my GP!
PinkRinse said:
I have been thinking I might have this as I get white head spots on my forehead, around my nose and chin and I'm 36! My mum had rosacea and seeing as I am practically her genetic twin (down to the same wonky toe!), its logical I could have it too.
I dont have any pain but I do get the spots like I said and my nose and the tops of my cheeks can get quite red (the OH jokes about my "cherry nose") & pictures of us on Lake Windemere just made me look ridiculous (in my mind anyway..). If I squint closely in the mirror, I can see what look like teeny weeny broken veins as well.
From what you guys have said, it might be worth me booking a chat with my GP!
I had all of those symptoms and decided to go down the Laser route.I dont have any pain but I do get the spots like I said and my nose and the tops of my cheeks can get quite red (the OH jokes about my "cherry nose") & pictures of us on Lake Windemere just made me look ridiculous (in my mind anyway..). If I squint closely in the mirror, I can see what look like teeny weeny broken veins as well.
From what you guys have said, it might be worth me booking a chat with my GP!
Had 3 courses of IPL (Intense Pulsed Laser) and 2 courses of Yag (for thread veins) and 2 of the microdermbrasion laser (feels warming to the skin)
Not cheap at all (cost me close to $1300 all in) but has made a big, big difference to the look of my skin. The thread veins bothered me the most so very happy to see them gone, the Yag does sting a bit though !
- the IPL, mad a difference to the overall redness quite considerably, my skin is much more even now and I think one more session would probably do it for me.
But yes, sun-screen every single day as they said sunlight was the biggest trigger for affecting rosacea.
Out of curiosity I'm going to book a free consultation with a local clinic I found via google.
They offer laser and ipl treatments etc.
Be interesting to see how good or indeed bad they think my skin is (just slight permanent flushing and thread veins across cheeks and nose)
Prices aren't too bad to be honest compared to other private clinics.£154 per session.
I have in the past asked a dermo about IPL and laser but they say no chance(nhs) think I would have more chance getting breast implants than some treatment that actually works lol.
They offer laser and ipl treatments etc.
Be interesting to see how good or indeed bad they think my skin is (just slight permanent flushing and thread veins across cheeks and nose)
Prices aren't too bad to be honest compared to other private clinics.£154 per session.
I have in the past asked a dermo about IPL and laser but they say no chance(nhs) think I would have more chance getting breast implants than some treatment that actually works lol.
Panda76 said:
Out of curiosity I'm going to book a free consultation with a local clinic I found via google.
They offer laser and ipl treatments etc.
Be interesting to see how good or indeed bad they think my skin is (just slight permanent flushing and thread veins across cheeks and nose)
Prices aren't too bad to be honest compared to other private clinics.£154 per session.
I have in the past asked a dermo about IPL and laser but they say no chance(nhs) think I would have more chance getting breast implants than some treatment that actually works lol.
Definitely get a consultation. They'll do a couple of tests in terms of what settings for the Yag work best, what joules work best (or you can tolerate as pain thresholds play a big part in the strength of the IPL they can use). Mine was embarrassingly low They offer laser and ipl treatments etc.
Be interesting to see how good or indeed bad they think my skin is (just slight permanent flushing and thread veins across cheeks and nose)
Prices aren't too bad to be honest compared to other private clinics.£154 per session.
I have in the past asked a dermo about IPL and laser but they say no chance(nhs) think I would have more chance getting breast implants than some treatment that actually works lol.
so we used ice-cold air to numb and I took 2 Tylenol (Paracetamol) an hour before. The Yag feels (to me) like a series of small bee stings, or being flicked with an elastic band....The IPL is like a series of camera flashes (strange feeling to see your retina image as the flash goes off) and you'll be given eye protectors to wear during the whole procedure.
I'm happy to say I think this worked best for me, the effects of the IPL take about 3 weeks to show through and are cumulative so if you do go down this route, be patient !
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