No Hope for Resolving Rosacea...i Give Up!

First of all, you should determine your personal triggers such as wine, heat, spicy foods, balsamic vinegar etc. and AVOID THESE permanently. Ask at restaurants about the content of foods once you know your triggers. Just cutting down or exposing yourself in moderation isn't enough if you truly want to minimize your rosacea. Also, carry with you Motrin (anti-inflammatory) and Claritin (antihistamine) so you can take these to block an outbreak if you inadvertently are exposed to a trigger... more

Rosacea is a chronic problem characterized by redness, flushing, pimple-like bumps, and visible broken blood vessels. The treatments for rosacea include topical creams and lotions, and also oral antibiotics. However, these treatments do not cure rosacea nor do they remove broken blood vessels that are already present. The treatments slow down the progression of rosacea and limit the flushing and pimples. Once you already have broken blood vessels the only way to get rid of those is with... more

Rosacea is a chronic condition, but a board certified dermatologist can help improve it. Oracea is just one option. Topical and oral niacinamide, Finacea, oral beta blockers, inorganic sunscreens are just some of the medical treatments and Intense Pulsed Light or Pulsed Dye Laser can give months of improvement in the redness and dilated capillaries. Salicylic acid peels are often effective as well. Avoidance of triggers is important, but many people have stress that can increase the... more

Rosacea is sometimes tough to treat. Intensed pulse light systems can be sued to improve rosacea in many cases. Some foods may need to be avoided and certain medications may help limit its appearance.