Hi, I've had this condition for a couple of years now and manage it fairly well with invermectin and mirvaso and using aveeno skincare.
The past few months things have changed and I'm getting flare ups regularly which cause my whole face and neck to switch to 'fire' mode in an instant! It's usually triggered by stress which is unavoidable in my work but it's so embarrassing in meetings etc.
Trying look professional whilst clawing at your own face is difficult.
Spoke to the GP and pharmacist who suggested calamine lotion...... no help at all.
Does any one have any non prescription tips for calming the heat/itch quickly?
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Thanks for sharing about your current situation with us. It sounds tough trying to manage flare ups whilst working in a stressful environment particularly when you feel embarrassed and concerned its affects how professional you appear to others.
Its great you have found us, and I hope other members on here can share more about their experiences and how they have navigated similar situations.
That sounds really challenging. I was diagnosed with Type 2 Rosacea about 3 years ago. I use a topical gel which is Ivermectin 1%/Metronidazole 1%/Niacinamide 4%. I'm in US and our medical care is completely a mess so I get my meds directly from Dermatologist's compounding pharmacy.
Hopefully, you can find something that helps. I found an article from National Rosacea Society that mentions drinking ice water or using biofeedback.
Rosacea is such a pain isn't it! I relate totally to your flushing situation, and embarrassment in the workplace. I've had somebody offer to open a window during a meeting due to my crimson glowing face sat opposite them!😳 Absolutely, stress is one of my triggers also. The biofeedback advice from Matrix1959 is really interesting. I'm an internaliser personality type, so I don't scream, shout or slam doors when stressed, it's all going on inside, hence I guess flushing becoming a personal trigger was my body's reaction. In relation to personal triggers, have you tested out any others? In my own case, caffeine was huge, giving that up reduced flushing hugely. I would advise if you do, to cut down in stages, as a headache is part of the withdrawal from it if you stop suddenly. Other common triggers are sun, spicy foods, alcohol (in my own case a G&T is fine, but a glass of white wine and 🔥flushing after a few sips), and exercise. I also flush when I'm over tired.
I was chatting to my dermatologist only last week over the possibility of hormonal triggers in women too, she agreed totally, but said it's a hugely under researched area. It looks like you may already be in the care of a dermatologist as you have prescribe topical treatments. Just in case you're not, requesting a referral is a good idea too. Have you been offered any medication, I've had low dose isotretoinin, which has helped the oiliness hugely.
It's great that you've considered your skin care regime too, Before I got that more sorted I had to drill down further into my skin type, which is combination, with an excessively oily T zone. So, I've gone oil free, no fragrance, colouring etc or anything that can potentially irritate the skin barrier. In my own case Cetaphil products work well. But, there are many other dermatologist recommended brands out there. The good news is they're mainly not on the premium shelves, so don't cost a bomb. I like Aveeno body lotion, I must look into their face products too. 👍 I use ice globes at home too to cool my skin if it's in flush mode.
My own story with Rosacea is long and progressed into the rare via misdiagnosis, the details are in my bio' if you want to read.
Thanks for the reply.Lots of good advice there but unfortunately already doing most of it.
I realise this latest situation is probably stress induced so I'm trying my best to keep that as low as possible and not get mad 😁 easier said than done!
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