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Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:32 pm  |
I have done a search on Rosacea on here and there are lots of different opinions but I would really like to know what you think:
-would be the best type of laser treatment for this that would help with flushing
-what skin care products (if any) can help with flushing and redness (I don't have the acne part of it thankfully)
-and if anyone has gotten any successful treatments for helping reduce the flushing reactions to trigger foods? |
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Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:18 pm |
These are the things that have helped me the most, out of tens if not hundreds of products I've tried...
Arubix Anti-redness Cream
Skin Actives Anti-inflammatory cream
Skin Actives Rosacea Control Serum
Garden of Wisdom Rosacea Serum
Physiogel Anti-itch Creme (this helps more with the itching that usually occurs with papules and pustules, but if you don't have those, you probably don't need it).
Dexem Creme (I don't know how widely this is available outside of Finland).
Also, if you have extremely dry and flaky skin like many people with rosacea do, I haven't yet found anything better than emu oil.
Another thing that has made a big difference is to avoid all kind of manual exfoliating. No matter what the product promises, steer clear of those.
I have a severe case of rosacea and even though I use all the products mentioned every day, I always still had red skin and p&p's kept coming. Then I started oral antibiotics and my skin has been so much calmer! Of course I can't use the antibiotics forever, but at least I can enjoy mostly calm skin for 3 months  |
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Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:41 pm |
I had the V-Beam laser treatment for my redness; it has been a few years since I had this procedure so there might be better lasers available.
I was very happy with the results of the V - Beam, just go to a dermatologist that does the procedure themselves ~ don't let a nurse or technician do the procedure.
In my early years with rosacea ( in my fifties now) ~ Metrogel (Rx) and antibiotic (Minocin, also Rx) were very successful for me.
Honestly, the most important thing is consistent use of sunscreen to prevent broken capillaries and flushing caused by UV exposure ~ this helps more than anything to prevent rosacea from getting worse.
Wine does cause serious flushing for me so I avoid this. |
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Thu Oct 08, 2009 2:51 pm |
What about IPL for rosacea?
I do avoid the sun, wear sunscreen daily.
I flush from all alcohol (I don't drink that often but feel like a loser not drinking a glass of wine or something on a date), chocolate, cheese and I will also now flush in the late afternoon for no reason at all.
In terms of antibotics, does that work for flushing in general? I don't get pimples (thank goodness) but I do have broken blood vessels now (especially around my nose) that I want to get zapped. |
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Thu Oct 08, 2009 3:07 pm |
I had IPL on my chest, not on my face, my derm used the IPL on the chest, neck area and the V-Beam on the face, they were both successful for me. She said she thought my facial skin was too sensitive for the IPL. I have read reviews on the IPL for the face and the V-Beam on the face and people review both of these procedures in a positive manner for rosacea.
The antibiotics did help my redness.
They help control inflammation.
The V-Beam zapped the broken capillaries around my nose.
Use a very gentle cleanser, etc. |
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Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:50 pm |
Thanks,
I think I will try IPL and will also look into some of the products Helious mentioned.
And thank you for letting me know antibiotics can help the redness- I thought they would only help with the redness and I think I'll make an appt with a dermatologist to see what he says.
What physical sunscreen have you found the best to use?
What about an anti-redness serum/cream?
Thank you! |
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