Also, since it is starting around your hair line take a good look at
your shampoo.
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yahoogroups.com, "nurse_artist"
<nurse_artist...> wrote:
>
> Jen,
>;
> Omigosh you just described my first few years with rosacea. Mine
>; started out as terrible hives. I had no idea I had rosacea, and
ended
> up using a steroid cream for a few weeks prescribed by the doctor. I
> still am not sure what came first - the allergic reaction or the
> rosacea. I am so, so sorry you are going through this. My hives
were
> due to topicals. Now, ten years later, I still have to be very
careful
> about what I use, or the hives return.
>
> I am happy to report that you really can't tell I have rosacea. You
> will have your skin back. You will not spend the rest of your days
>; with an itchy face! Just kick back those tears and start figuring it
> out. Read posts, ask questions..we're here to help!
>
> My first suggestion is to be sure and avoid hydrocortisone or any
> other steroid ingredient. It will be tempting to try, or for docs to
> prescribe, since you have so much itching.
>
> Second, have you considered that you have developed an allergic
> reaction to something you are using directly on your face? It could
be
> your face wash, lotion, makeup, anything you use. It doesn't have to
> be new, either. It can be something you have been using for years.
You
> can develop dermatitis from using something again and again for
years
> and years. You may want to try stopping everything, even makeup, and
> just washing with plain water and a soaked, tepid washcloth. NOT
cold
> water. Just tepid.
>
> Third: It takes up to SIX WEEKS for hives due to an allergic skin
>; reaction to die out. They have the ability to come and go for up to
> six weeks after the exposure. I went through the hives reaction
myself
> and it took mine two weeks to resolve after stopping the topical I
had
> been using. So, you will want to stop everything for as long as you
> can tolerate to see if your hives resolve.
>
> Fourth: Hydroxyzine. You might want to ask your doctor to prescribe
> hydroxyzine for your hives. It's a strong antihistamine and it will
>; likely wipe out the hives and itching so you don't have to wait so
> long for them to resolve. It may make you sleepy so, if you try it,
I
>; suggest being careful for the first dose (no driving or babysitting,
> etc..) If you can't get hydroxyzine, benadryl may also work. Be
sure
> the active, and only, ingredient is "Diphenhydramine hydrochloride".
>
> You may want to consider these for starting your skincare routine.
>
> Washing:
> Avene Cleansing Lotion. This is extremely, extremely gentle. It has
no
> preservatives so it comes in three day use vials. Once I open a
vial,
> I keep it in the fridge so I can stretch use to five days. Hey, it
> isn't cheap! ;)
>
http://www.dermstore.com/product_Tolerance+Extreme+Cleansing+;Lotion_69
93.htm
>
> Concealer:
> This also has no preservatives. I keep it in the freezer.
> La Roche Posay Unifiance Corrective Fine Film Make-up
> http://www.beautyplatinium.com/product_p/lrpuncf.htm
>
> Since the cleansing lotion is moisturizing, you can probably skip
>; moisturizer for now. But, if your skin feels dry you can dab a
little
> of the cleansing lotion on as needed. It works well as a
moisturizer, too.
>;
> Finally, you may want to consider avoiding treating your rosacea
topically. You now have the wonderful option of "low dose
antibiotics". They are sub-microbial, so appropriate for long term
use. The most popular one seems to be Oracea. This should help with
breakouts. It takes a month or two to kick in, so don't be
discouraged.
>;
> I sincerely hope this helps. Remember to keep working toward solving
> this. You will get it under control. Chin up!!
>;
> Cheers!
>
> Artist
>
>
> --- In rosacea-support%40yahoogroups.com">rosacea-supportyahoogroups.com, "Jen" <Glew18> wrote:
> >
>; > Hi everyone,
> >
>; > I need to vent I am at my wits end. All I do is cry and think
about
> > my skin 23 hours out of the day. I can't even sleep well at
night. I
> > posted a while ago about my hair line dry and peeling. Now it's
>; > peeling, dry, looks like pimples underneath the skin, and red and
> > spreading to cheeks. I tried everything. At times after I eat
small
> > bumps pop up that itch. I am on a low carb diet, no sugar or
anything
> > bad. I weigh 108 pounds because of not being able to eat anything.
> > Can someone please help me. I know I have Rosacea just never at
these
> > spots. The derm diagnosed this new rash as "acne rosacea' does
this
> > type of rosacea itch like crazy and peel horriably? I am on leave
for
> > work for six weeks and just don't know what to do anymore. It goes
>; > from itching to burning. Does anyone have an idea on what this
could
> > be? I am super desperate on answers what this is. I thought seb
derm
> > but I don't know. Thanks guys
>; >
>; > I needed to vent my husband and I aren't doing great because I cry
> > alot and don't want to go out.
>; >
>; > Jen
> >
>;
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