What works best for rosacea redness?
Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at
7:39 am
I have mild-moderate redness on one cheek and my chin from rosacea. I rarely have any bumps, mostly redness. What is the best treatments for this? I have been pretty successful with hydrocortisone but it seems to work less and less.
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There is no known cure for rosacea. The goal is to identify and avoid possible triggers, and thus reduce flare-ups. In fact, the National Rosacea Society strongly recommends that you keep a symptom diary to identify the specific triggers you may have. As you keep track of your symptoms, you should start to see a pattern within several weeks of what makes your rosacea worse. Use this information to avoid future flare-ups.
Here are some steps that may help:
Avoid sun exposure. Use sunscreen every day.
Avoid prolonged exertion in hot weather.
Try to reduce stress. Try deep breathing, yoga, or other relaxation techniques.
Limit spicy foods, alcohol, and hot beverages.
Triggers vary from person to person. Other triggers may include wind, hot baths, cold weather, specific skin products, exercise, or other factors.
Oral antibiotics (such as tetracycline, minocycline, or doxycycline) or topical antibiotics (like metronidazole) applied to your face may control skin eruptions. Other medications (isoretinol or Accutane), which are similar to vitamin A, are stronger alternatives that your doctor or dermatologist might consider.
This is a link to the National Rosacea Society
http://www.rosacea.org/index.php
rx – triamcinolone cream
IPL treatments from a laser center. Intense pulsed light (IPL) helps to shrink the blood vessels and reduce redness.
taking care of your face with the proper moisturizer and face cleanser.
Try ROSACURE by NeoStrata
Any AVENE products!!
Metro Gel/Cream is awesome.