mild rosacea
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free skin care · Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:38 am

Hi I went to the doctors today about the broken caps/redness on my cheeks he said I have mild rocasea and that antibiotics usually prescribed would probably not improve my skin in a noticeable way as it is so mild I told him I'm planning to have IPL which he said probably wouldn't help that much and it will only come back Sad

So I'm stuck then its too mild for medical treatment he said most rocasea sufferers would be pleased with the skin I have but my broken caps are really getting me down it was quite a big step for me to see my G.P about something doctors in the U.K find trivial.

Are there any creams that can help and is the IPL really going to help anyone have any experience with it as a rocasea treatment?

free skin care · Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:49 am

(((hugs))) Some of our GPs' chairside manners leave a lot to be desired! Could you see another doctor in the same practice next time? You might strike it lucky with a human being with an interest in dermatology. Definitely worth picking the brains of the experts on here, and perhaps Skincaretalk forum too? Wink

I *think* it is possible to slow progress of rosacea with targeted skincare. For some reason this legendary recipe popped into my head; checking back DragoN has indeed posted a link to a rosacea research paper http://www.skincaretalk.com/diy-recipes/27293-kinnianag-kinetin-b3-nag-antiaging-anti-acne-serum.html
And it is working for some with rosacea http://www.skincaretalk.com/search.php?searchid=972952

Back on topic (!) perhaps laser zapping is better for rosacea capillaries than IPL? Or maybe look into something like the rosacea Lightstim model? There is a relationship between capillary strength and vitamin K (made by 'friendly' gut bacteria) and a link between rosacea and gut bacteria imbalances. Might be worth exploring this angle for prevention?

HTH.

free skin care · Mon Jan 09, 2012 5:28 am

flick24 wrote:

Are there any creams that can help and is the IPL really going to help anyone have any experience with it as a rocasea treatment?

I have found 2 things so far that help diminish the redness of broken caps. 1 is the Chantecaille Jasmine and Lily mask. It is expensive, but you can either use it daily (which feels too heavy on my skin) or just twice a week. This really tones down the redness in the caps and skin in general. The other thing is Roman Chamomile. Used as a toner just on the caps (because it is very drying), this has also diminished the redness in my broken caps. I am starting a trial of the Neocutis Peche (their newest product to diminish redness). The most important thing I have found is to treat your skin very gently and don't use too many products all at once. HTH!

free skin care · Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:04 am

I don't see why he didn't want to rx you a topical. Just because its mild is no reason to send you on your way with nothing.

Look into having a vascular laser, like vbeam. Its more aggressive then IPL for broken caps. You could still try IPL. You will likely require maintenance treatments regardless of the treatment you choose.

I know Garden of Wisdom has a rosacea line. I'm a Gow fan in general but I haven't used the rosacea items. Also check out Paula's Choice. BHA is suppose to be helpful to some. She has a large selection of BHA that are well formulated.

free skin care · Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:24 am

Having rosacea that is not severe but more than mild, IPL's are the ONLY true thig that has helped, along with a spot treatment of Vbeam.
I did several years of antibiotics, the low and expensive dose of Oracaea as well.
I have also done 3 clinical trials for topical rosacea products here at the derm research labs. So has the hubby, who has pretty severe rosacea and it is hereditary.
I have tried just about every over the counter,supplement and prescription (finacea was the best but can cause my skin to dry out and get a tad aggrevated).
Although I had to get several done and have to have touchups, it does keep it in check.
I personally don't like taking antibiotics long term and the effects on my bacterial tract. It took several years to get everything back to normal after getting off them. I kept telling the derm they were not working but they said just keep taking them and it takes a bit. Ha, 2 years and quite a few infections later, no thanks.
I will keep my IPLs and clinical trials. They are figuring it out slowly but surely so we shall see.

free skin care · Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:13 am

GirlieGirl wrote:

I don't see why he didn't want to rx you a topical. Just because its mild is no reason to send you on your way with nothing.

National Health Service guidelines, based on risk-benefit not cost or keeping the patient sweet.

free skin care · Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:57 am

Currently trying a sample of a great new sample that I got from Babyface. Love their stuff!
We will see how it works but I am only on day 3. So far it seems to be controlling the redness in the cheek area pretty well so I am very hopeful (and it is at such a good price).
http://www.babyfacestore.com/product/rosacea-treatment-control-serum-with-egf

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