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[2cats]

Hi all,

My cheeks have always been a little ruddy but over the last year they have becoming increasingly bumpy, so my doctor prescribed a month on antibiotics.  After 2 weeks I could see that the bumps were reducing and by the end of the month's course, they had gone (though the redness was still there but not bad).  However, when I was putting on my face moisturiser this morning, I noticed that the bumps are starting to come back...(been off antibiotics for about 2 weeks).
Does anyone else have a remedy for keeping the bumps away, without resorting to antibiotics?
(I'm aware of the effects of spicy food, alcohol etc.)
Any thoughts would be very welcome!
 

[peegeetip]

Hi

I'd had similar talk with skin specialist and they advised long term antibiotic approach.

The doc mentioned 6 months to me which I didnt like the sound of.

You could try an antibiotic cream to try and keep it at bay first.

 

[2cats]

Hi peegeetip,

Forgot to say that I have been using Rozex but it no longer seems effective.

Thanks for your reply.

[Tinkerbell]

I was prescribed Metrogel, but couldn't tolerate the burning sensation and had to wash it off.

My doctor also said long term antibiotic use as an alternative treatment.
 I had to take antibiotics for 10 weeks a couple of years ago for a nasty breast infection,that gave me constant thrush and slightly raised LFT's in a blood test, so I am not prepared to take them long term.
My skin did clear whilst on them, but within 2 weeks the pustules were back.
I now  invest in a good quality foundation and whilst at home walk round red and bumpy!

[Meeka]

I think the cold weather can make this worse.....I notice when ive been outside and then come inside a warm house, my cheeks flush and stay ruddy for a few hours.  I then start to get the broken capillaries on my cheeks from the constant flushing. 

Ive heard some people benefit from an anti inflammatory like ibruprofen, worth a try I guess.  I tend to turn the heating down and put warm cloths on instead to keep warm.  There are rosacea forums you could try and see what they recommend.

[Milamam]

I use Rosacure - Synchroline intensive cream with great success. Topical Metronidasole (sp?) preparations are known to be effective, but did nothing for me. You have to be persistent with topical therapy though, it takes time for the effects to show. Rosacure is a very good option for me.

[Hurdity]

2cats - are you taking HRT at all and if so which type?

If it is like menopausal acne, this is common in menopause, and HRT can reduce/eliminate it (it did for me), and also it maybe that if you are taking HRT certain types ( containing more androgenic progestogens such as norethisterone) may make this more likely?

Just a thought...

Hurdity x

[meno lesley]

I had rosacea for quite a long time in my thirties, attending a skin clinic at one time when it was really bad.  I had low dose antibiotics for months, then had a break where it all reappeared, so back on meds.  Then all of a sudden it went, and the last specialist I saw said that she felt it was down to hormonal imbalance. 

Lesley x

[Meeka]

I think I do get more flushing when I am taking the progesterone.  Stress is also a trigger for me.  I use Kalme products.....not a cure but they do keep my skin calm.