ROSACEA Skin Cream-care

Hi M. - I have rosacea and have had it since I was in my late 20s. The only cream I have ever used is a prescription cream. Right now I am using a generic brand called Metrozinadole (I'm pretty sure that's the spelling!!) that I get through prescription from my PCP. I put a thin layer on my cheeks morning and night when my face is clean. I still do get red when I drink wine, I'm really warm, or I'm very excited about something! It's annoying but the cream keeps the little red dots from coming out. Ask your doctor about it, I'm sure you can get a prescription too. Good luck!

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Hi M.
My friend had rosacea all her life and was told that there was nothing they could do for her.
She started taking Nutritional supplements and within months had great relief from that condition. She now says she is the best Saturday lady you've ever seen-because she can now wear makeup-and does so on Saturdays Too.
Love to share info.
J. H

Hi M., I have the same thing. Mine is around the nose and upper cheeks. My doc prescribed Metronidazole Topical Gel 0.75% and after you wash your face, you put a thin layer on the rosacea and it goes right away. I think you should ask for a prescription for this. I used to use Cortizone 10 and that works awesome, but, is not good for you at all. Not all the time.
If you have any questions, just email me.
Get well soon.
B.

Have you tried using the Arbonne skin care products? They are botanically based, hypo-allergenic, and dermotologists tested. The Re9 works great with Rosacea, and adjusts to your skin type. Here's the URL to check out the products. http://www.arbonne.com/products/anti-aging/nutriminc/

I can send you a sample if you'd like to try it.

I am trying this new stuff from Avon right now that's supposed to really help. It's Anew Rejuvenate Flash Facial Revitalizing Concentrate. My Avon lady gave me some samples of it. I literally just started using it yesterday. I must admit though the bumps have already been reduced after one use. My Avon lady also told me that she's heard people have great success with Anews Advanced Retexturizing Peel and oddly enough Anew Spider Vein Therapy. I read reviews on people who tried the Flash Facial stuff for Rosacea though and that's why I decided to give that a try. If this doesn't work I'm going to try one of her other suggestions. Honestly though the one thing that really helped me was the tetracycline. I don't really want to continue taking a pill though if I don't have to. Plus I don't have time to get to the dermatologist to be prescribed that. I will definitely be interested in what other people are suggesting here though.

M.

I have Rosacea too, and I have been using an ointment that my dermatologist prescribed called Metrogel. If your insurance doesn't cover it, it can be expensive, but you only use about a pea-sized amount each day, so it lasts a long time.
I wasn't being very careful about my diet, and drinking more caffeine and red wine than I should, so that aggravated it. Now I have a "stronger" ointment to use called Finacea.
Both work really well. but also what works the best for me is to avoid those foods that aggravate it.
My first advice is to see a dermatologist.Good luck.

I have also developed rosacea in the last few years. When I have particularly bad bouts of it, I use a creme (metro gel) that my dermatologist prescribed. But, I have to say, I have been very happy with M. Kay products in recent years - its one of the only product lines that my skin does well with. I can't use some of the stuff - I had a reaction to one of the eye cremes, but overall it's really gentle for my facial skin.

ReversAge products from Reliv International do so much to repair the skin and get it to the proper ph so it can regenerate. A little goes a long way so the cost is not bad especially since it works! My skin has never been better. They are a nutrition company, not a cosmetics company, so they really work very hard at the science of healing from inside and from outside. 90% of the companies who want to sell them ingredients are actually rejected - they only use the top suppliers, and their quality control is unmatched. I know dozens of people who have toured the plant - it's absolutely pristine! I'd be happy to give you more info.

I know someone who swears by vicks vapor rub. just use a little on the red area 2 times a day.