Hi I've now been told I've got rosacea.

Does anyone else have this and is it associated with ApS?

[Lure2]

Hi lewchar1,

Hope your doctor has not taken you off Warfarin as you told us he intended to in your last post.

I have APS and my Dermatologist looked at me and said " it looks like you have little of Rosacea also." She sounded as if she was not quite sure. I have other not so bad marks from my APS but I take hydrocortisone. I see her every year.

Kerstin

[kay67]

Hi Lewchar1,

I was diagnosed with Rosacea about a year ago and i have APS but i don't know if they are connected. Mine started with really itchy bumps on my chin i thought i had hives but the bumps are now smaller and i get little like blisters in the middle and there bright red! Ive googled photo's of Rosacea and my face doesn't look like any of the pictures so i'm not convinced that its what i have. I find that antihistamines help.

[MaryF Administrator]

I know that many with low thyroid function have Rosacea it can be connected to that, and of course a high percentage of patients with Hughes Syndrome/APS end up with a Thyroid problem whether diagnosed or not. MaryF

[MrsMouseSJ]

Hello lewchar. I'm interested in your post as I have APS and have developed what I think may be rosacea and was wondering the same thing as you. Unfortunately my GP looked at it and shrugged his shoulders! Still, one to ask the rheumatologist at my next appointment.

[Beartje]

Hi, not diagnosed, but I have it too I think, though not so bumpy as in most pictures on the Internet. Am curious whether there is a connection. No thyroid problems (yet?) here.

[jetjetjet]

Look up Petechiae-- TRY

mayoclinic.com/health/medic...

is what i have -- don't know if you need all that though?? let me know what you think - i had it from my ankles to my neck --and when i took a hot shower i turned into a lobster !!!

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Thanks for all your replys sorry its late getting back to U all had some family problems. Jetjetjet I have some Petechiae on my legs but this on face is definitely rosacea as my sister has it too. But thanks for the link. Beartje mine isn't bumpy either just red and have alot of spider veins on nose and cheeks. Although this has got worse since being on warfarin. Nor sure if there is a connection. Mrs mousesj im seeing my heamotologist in a few weeks so will speak to him before I use gel gp gave me Maryf I have had a few thyroid tests but have always been negative but I have read alot of your posts about the doctors not doing thorough tests will have to ask at next appointment Kay67 my sister has it worse than me her cheeks have bumps and spots on and they itch. She had bad acne as a teenager and was told this was connected Lure2 I see consultant in 2 weeks. I've had 2 more blood tests so will see if these are negative like others and see what he says. He seems to think asprin would be better for me bur I will see. Im not rushing into anything Sorry replys are all in one thanks again xxx

[SierraCortney]

I have had rosacea for a little 2 years. Dermalmd rosacea serum works well for me. It leaves my skin clean and helps with redness. During a bad break out, I have to use a prescription cleanser-but for over all maintenance and a fair price I really like dermalmd rosacea serum..

[SierraCortney]

I have had rosacea for a little 2 years. Dermalmd rosacea serum works well for me. It leaves my skin clean and helps with redness. During a bad break out I have to use a prescription cleanser-but for over all maintenance and a fair price I really like dermalmd..

[HollyHeski Administrator]

Hi, I see you have just joined, you have posted to an old question, did you mean to join this forum. This forum is for people that have APS/Hughes syndrome, are you diagnosed with this? If so, I suggest you start a post telling us a little bit about yourself, where you are, brief health history and any question you may have.