Rosesea Anyone??????

Linda,
I think you mean rosacea which is a red discoloration of the face.

My girlfriend also has this and her dermatologist gives her light treatments. I can't tell she has it because the therapy works for her.

Best wishes to you.

Hi Linda,
Take a look at this website www.cosmeticscop.com , their products are amazing and they have good information about Rosacea...Good luck!.

B.

Rosacea is about vascular inflammation which is also about whole body inflammation. Rosacea is often about Demodex which is a mite that lives on the skin and around the eyes. You are probably copper heavy and zinc low. I recommend MSM for inflamation. Many of us are copper toxic but copper deficient at the same time.

I purchased two products from china. They work, with nutritional supplements taken with meals. They are Xin Fumanling cream and Zhongzhou ointment.These can be found at www.demodexsolutions.com. No perscription needed.

My "chicken pox" looking skin is now peaches and cream and I am 61.

I have done hours of research on this and believe that I can help with body vascular inflammation too. Many have arthritic symptoms when they have rosacea...there is a definite connection.

Good luck.

I checked on the www.peoplespharmacy.com website and did a search for rosacea. People have found success putting cornstarch or milk of magnesia on the affected areas with a cotton ball, or quitting artificial sweetners. Home remedies are worth a shot before the time, expense and sometimes toxic medical route.

Mine came on when I was pregnant with my first 6 years ago! I know how irritating it can be. Mine is on my cheek and would flare up horribly sometimes. I saw a Dr. and she recommended I wait until after my second child was born and I was done nursing, then I did the photo laser treatments. You usually have to do about 3-5 treatments in a row, waiting a few weeks between each one, then you can do touch ups every few months, or as needed. It is a little spendy to begin with, but so well worth it. For me it took 3 treatments to get it under control and now I only do it every 4 months or so.

For products, I use metro cream and I also have a sulphur face wash. Both are prescribed. There are things you can do to keep it under control without laser or prescription, but it won't do as good of a job. Alcohol (especially red wine), hot tubs, spicy food, and stress can cause it to flare up. So can creams and moisturizers with vitamin C. Some think that Vit C helps, but it causes the redness so stay away from it! Always read the ingredients first on anything you put on your face. Many of the Arbonne products have vitamin c, so be careful of those. I had a friend selling the stuff and she gave me samples of all this stuff but every single one she gave me had Vit C so I wouldn't touch it! Both my dermatologist and laser technician (who also has it) told me to stay away from Vit C. Zinc and sulphur are both good for keeping it under control. Another thing to avoid is washing your face with water, especially hot. I wash my face at night with cleanser that doesn't require you to rinse with water. Decleor and Kiehls both have a wash you don't rinse with water. I use them both and love them. Kiehls is less expensive so it's what I mostly use. When I wash my face in the shower, I use my sulphur wash. If you have a break out and it's really red, soak some cotton pads in chamomile tea, freeze them and then let sit on the area for several minutes. Also, avoid "scrubbing" cleansers. They will irritate the area. Also, sun is terrible for it! Use sunscreen!!!

Hope this helps. I tried several different things before finally doing the laser plus using the prescribed creams and wash. The laser works really well but it's daily maintenance to keep it under control. One more thing...I switched over to mineral face makeup. It has also made a huge difference. I don't use mineral for eye makeup, just my foundation, powder and bronzer. Good luck!!!

I also had a bunch of symptoms, but it turned out to be some other problem. I had to see a dermatologist. I tried so many over the counter products. Once I saw the derm and got a prescription, it cleared up really quick. So glad I went! Good luck.

Hi,
I too have rosecea---I didn't even know it. Now I realize why my cheeks were so "rosy" during pregnancy and breastfeeding!!

I tried the creams, the low dose antibiotic therapy all of which helped. But honestly I just did the laser treatments and I have to tell you the symptoms and visible veining are GONE!

In hind site I should have just jumped ahead to laser---it works.

Hope that helps

D.

Linda, I have very mild rosacea. I didn't even notice it, but my dermatologist did during an appointment for something completely unrelated, and that was only when she was examining my skin under a very strong light.

Over the counter treatments and nutritional products aren't proven to work. My dermatologist put me on a topical antibiotic. I didn't see any difference with that, either. But since I have such a mild case, it's not noticeable to me or anyone else with an untrained eye unless I drink alcohol, which causes flushing of my skin.

My sister-in-law had a more moderate case, and laser treatments completely cleared it up. That was four years ago, and she still looks great.

I have it too - I don't have insurance and so I've never seen a dermatologist, but I'm guessing mine is on the low end of moderate at this point. I have tried tons of different products, and if you're like me you'll find that some things work great at first, then lose their effect. My favorite products though (which are NOT specifically for Rosacea, but I love them!) are a honey oat scrub mask from The Body Shop, and Physician's Formula tinted moisturizer from their "organic" product line. If you can only buy one product today, go get that moisturizer! I discovered it about a year ago and now I couldn't live without it. I've never worn makeup, but this stuff is *just* tinted enough to conceal some of that redness - your face will have a soft rosy glow, rather than an angry redness. I like the Body Shop stuff because it's gentle and soothing, it feels cool going on your skin, and the oatmeal in there will gently remove that Rosacea flakiness.
Lastly, there is a product called Prosacea that you can find in the supermarket now. I've used it maybe once or twice a week, if that, when things are really bad. Put it on at night, because it has sulfur and if you wear it in the morning, you'll be smelling it all day long (my son says it smells like birthday candles).

You can email me if you'd like; I'm not an expert but I'll be happy to tell you which things have worked for me, and which have been a waste of money.

Hi Linda,
I have rosesea also. I don't think that mine is too bad. However, when I was pregnant (which seemed like 4 years), it was much worse. I ended up going to my cousin who worked for Origins. I loved my facial. I felt fabulous. I had the money at the time to invest in my system of skin care products and cosmetics. (about $300) I wasn't expecting them to clear up my rosesea, but it did! I love Origins! The great thing about them too is that you do not need a prescription. You most likely have an Origins counter near you and if it doesn't work for your rosesea, it is still great for your skin. Just a thought. At the very least, GO GET A FREE FACIAL!
Good luck.
A.

I recommend finding a Chineses herbalist. I am an acupuncturist herbalist in Seattle. I have two or three Chinese herbal formulas that have basically put a stop to the rosacea symptoms in many of my patients. It involves adding a half cup boiling water to 3-4 teaspoons of herb powders and drinking when cooled, twice daily. The nice thing is that the herb formula often helps with other syptoms people are having as well, preventing other problems in the future. And you probably won't need to take the herbs more than a month (3 months for stubborn). The typical western treatment has to be done for life, and doesn't help with other problems.

Hey Linda,
I am sorry to hear about your skin. Have you ever heard of Renew Intensive Skin Therapy from Melaleuca? It has helped, along w/ eliminating makeup and household cleaners w/ harsh chemicals in it, 5 of my friends rid their rosacea and/or eczema. My girlfriend battled 28 years w/ chronic eczema and now as a Mela customer, she finally has not had a breakout in over 1 1/2 years. Prescriptions often dry out your skin or mask the problem, not really getting to the root of it. If you'd like to find out more about it, just drop me a line! Whatever you choose to do, I sincerely wish you best of luck in your search in finding some peace and putting an end to it :) Take care! M.

Aloette Cosmetics developed the Platinum Collection to help with rosecea and other sever problem skin, it helps with wrinkles too! They also have a Redness Reduction Creme that helps to calm the skin to allow other products to work without irritaion while it heals. If you would like to try them out let me know and I can bring them over.
Jeni
www.myaloette.biz/jenistutz

Hi Linda,
Yes, I do know of products that work really well that are safe, afforable, and work. I started getting rosesea symptoms from menopause and now I have no symptoms whatsoever. If you would like to discuss it, email me and we can coordinate a time. Would love to share with you.
N. B.
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Check out the Obagi products. I absolutely loved the results. I was able to get them from my spa (DentSpa).
http://www.obagi.com/article/aboutobagisystem/history/his...

I have this as well and got it when I was pretty young. After trying prescription medications that worked pretty well, I decided to try to go without them. What works best for me is washing my face with cetaphil, using aveda moisturizer and putting sunscreen with a high UVA/UVB every day. Even in Seattle you need it. I haven't had a break out since.

Linda, I so feel for you! My son deals with eczema and I was so happy to find a product that worked, I actually started selling it part time! It's with Arbonne International and they have a line that they recommend for rosesea. We have a 45 day money back guarantee so if you would like to try it you can order it easily from my website, www.J..myarbonne.com or if you are interested in the wholesale discount I could explain it more to you. My number is ###-###-####. No selling required. Let me know what you think and best of luck!

Linda J. Hey I own a Woman's Health and Fitness Spa.My friend Lisa is the esthetician there. You would be surprised at how many people have Rosesea. She would love to help you in any way she can. I think it will be helpful to have an expert help you. It's great because she is a mother herself.
You can reach her at ____@____.com

I will let her know you will be emailing her. Good Luck Linda.

L. S

I have roseacea. I didn't have acne as a teen but in my twenties my face broke out. My face is still reddish in color over my nose and cheeks but I seldom have a breakout. I'm 65 now.

As I remember the serious breaking out only lasted a year or so. The acne gradually disappeared. I used hydrocortisone cream on it. Forty years ago that was by prescription only.

Several years ago I discovered Oxy Balance Emergency Spot Treatment. I apply that to my skin when when my skin gets a bit more red and there are tiny bumps. They clear up in a week or so. It comes in a white soft plastic bottle about 3-4" tall and is labeled "a treatment for acne." Its made by SmithKline Beecham. It comes in clear gel, white cream, or tinted cream and I buy it at Fred Meyer. It's active ingredient is 5% benzyl peroxide. Any product containing benzyl peroxide would probably do the same thing if the other ingredients didn't irritate your skin.

I found that by washing my face twice a day and applying cortizone cream eliminated most of the break outs. I had very oily skin. I didn't wear make up. I used the tinted for awhile and it blended in with my own skin tone well. I've tried several different products but a mild soap seemed to work just as well as the more expensive products. I currently use a Cetyphil bar. And my skin is less oily so I get away with once a day washing.

There is hope that you won't have to deal with it for long.

Hi Linda,

Have you tried Kombucha tea? I don't know specifically about its effect on rosesea, but testimonials I've read about Kombucha have claimed excellent results with a huge variety of skin disorders (including eczema, rashes, acne, psoriasis, and more) plus an enormous assortment of other issues. After researching it a bit when my son had a particularly nasty case of infant eczema, I tried it and found that it worked like magic! I had tried tons of other natural products, most with no effects, but some did have some moderate, albeit temporary beneficial results. Because of potential side effects of most pharmaceuticals, I refused to do the traditional steroid treatment and I'm so glad I listened to my instincts. For thousands of years, people around the world have been drinking Kombucha Tea for the immense list of health benefits. I used it on my son topically with a cottonball about 2-3 times a day. Within a day or two, his weeping, scaly eczema would completely disappear. Within a couple of months, he either grew out of it naturally or the Kombucha fixed him - I don't know which.

If you decide to try it, I'd recommend getting some made by a reputable company at a health food store. You'll probably spend $3-$4 for a 10-12 oz. bottle of the stuff. Here's a caution though...If it's made properly, Kombucha has very strong detoxifying effects and will leach out the toxins from metal cans. Therefore, it should only be purchased in glass containers. Most grocery stores now carry Kombucha in various forms, but I have question the quality of many of them - especially the ones sold in aluminum cans. Definitely avoid those. Someone knowledgeable at a health food store should be able to give you a good idea about which brands are best. FYI - you can also make it yourself. If you decide you want to drink it daily, making it is very economical. It only costs on average about $1 per batch which should last you several weeks at least, depending upon how much you drink. It's truly amazing stuff. My doctor actually has had me supply her with it for some of her other patients with eczema because it's the only thing that really works! To check out the scientific studies, testimonials, or to purchase a culture for making your own, check out Kombucha America. Their web address is www.kombuchaamerica.com.

Good luck!
S. M.

My girlfriend has it bad!! Evidently there is a product by Dior that cleared it up immediatey - and I'm not joking. She swears by it. I don't know which one it it...but I can check and get back to you.

Linda, I know people that have had results with Rosesea with the nutritional shakes we are distributors for. I could let you speak with someone who has had results and let you hear what happened for her and ask questions to find out exactly what and how much she was taking. I had a skin issue that went away about 2 months after starting on this nutrition and has since never come back also. Email and let me know if you want to learn more and talk to someone and look at a website. I do encourage looking nutritionally as that gets to the source rather than a topical or especially drug thing that will just treat the symptom. ____@____.com

My mother had this. She went to the doctor and he gave her something.

Linda -

My suggestion is to improve your immune system. Could be something going on in the inside and the sysmptom is showing up on the skin. Let me know if you want information on the immune system - W.