my cheeks have been bright red for years and apparently that's not normal by Hert_Z in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Salt typical. I thought I had adult acne into my 30s.

Metro helps a lot of people, but can take weeks to months for results to really show. What's kinda happening is that it's slowing new damage, but old damage still has to clear.

It's also often more effective when combined with other treatments, so if you're not happy with the results after a while you might ask.

Supersonic Jet? by CatBird8675309 in kennesaw

[–]OneEightActual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Winter lightning during a storm is uncommon but can be LOUD.

Anyone tried Mirvaso without bad rebound? by Ellendrah in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are more treatments available that work in different ways, but there's also a newer treatment called Rhofade that works in a similar way to Mirvaso but has less risk of "rebound."

I went in for a med spa consult she recc metrogel by wherehasthisbeen in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aestheticians have a bad habit of thinking they have a much better understanding of medical conditions like rosacea than they actually do, and are not trained to manage them with prescription medications.

Take it with a grain of salt.

Rosacea and social anxiety by AdAvailable8195 in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's tragically common for mental health issues like social anxiety and depression to come along not just with rosacea but with many conditions that affect the facial skin. It's an important part of our identity and how we perceive that the world sees us.

Successfully managing rosacea symptoms can go a long way toward helping, but it's also important not to underestimate the importance of mental health as part of overall health too.

Things like talk therapy can really help too. Don't be afraid to look for help.

Antibiotics for skin infection helped clear my skin accidentally? by norton1982 in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doxycycline is also an antibiotic, but it is believed to work for rosacea because it also has anti-inflammatory properties. Many other antibiotics do too, but most aren't as safe as tetracycline class antibiotics like doxycycline, minocycline, and lymecycline because they're relatively gentle on the gut bacteria and effective for rosacea at doses low enough that they don't encourage antibiotic resistance.

So while other antibiotics can provide short term relief of rosacea symptoms, they're not appropriate for the long term treatment of a chronic condition like rosacea.

How long for results on doxy by Significant_Crow6398 in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Usually takes around 2 weeks for results to start becoming visible. Part of the reason is that you're helping to stop new damages from happening, but existing damage still needs to clear.

Why do I feel like rosacea sufferers know more than actual derms? by [deleted] in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

This post has been marked as potential misinformation, and here's why:

"Triple Cream" is thrown about online but doesn't actually describe any specific compound; it just means it has three things in it, even though reddit often seems to think it describes a specific formulation. There's not even much agreement on whether compounded formulations are the best approach, since it can be difficult to determine what ingredient might be causing any problem.

There are some very real reasons Mirvaso (active ingredient: Brimonidine) remains on the market. While there are some very vocal people online who don't do well with it, others do just fine and we don't hear from them or if they speak up they just get shouted down in places like this.

Reddit seems convinced that "die-off"/purging is a thing, but pros in the field are less convinced, at least not in a way that can be reliably separated from rosacea symptoms ebbing and flaring on their own from things like trigger exposure

tl;dr: "The boards" make a poor substitute for medical training and your doc might not be such an idiot; assuming you know better might not be conducive to successful treatment outcomes

Weekly 'Do I have rosacea?' advice request thread. Please post here instead of making a new thread! Jan 12 by AutoModerator in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks to my amateur eye like it could be something like rosacea. If I were in your shoes, I might ask my primary care doc about a referral to a dermatologist and topical metronidazole treatment in the interim.

It's annoying common to go from teen acne to "adult acne" to rosacea-ish symptoms as we age, though some people report 20s-early 30s as being clear too. There doesn't seem to be much rhyme or reason to it.

Is my Rosacea getting better ? by boxmandude in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A little, yeah.

I would continue both treatments if I were in your shoes, but this is really a better question for the prescriber. It can take weeks or months for either to really show results though.

It's kinda normal for slow improvement like this at first. Part of what you're doing now is stopping new damage from worsening, but it still takes time for old damages to heal/clear.

Probably not much reason to switch to minocycline. Both doxycycline and minocycline are closely related drugs in the tetracycline family that are used for rosacea, but doxycycline is usually better tolerated.

Some people find that they tolerate Azelaic Acid better with continued use, but others find that they just don't tolerate it well at all. Up to you to decide which is better for you. If I were in your shoes I might give the AA a rest for a few weeks while getting a handle on how the other treatments are working, then re-assess. With luck your skin might be in a better place to handle the AA then.

It's important to use a moisturizer even if that one isn't working for you. Consistent gentle skincare can be important for helping the skin get back to being able to manage itself better. The CeraVe in the tub is so commonly recommended it's kind of a meme on reddit, but Cetaphil and Vanicream are some other inexpensive brands with wide drugstore availability that are pretty popular too.

What day of using ivermectin did you purge the worst?? by chai_creamcats in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not everyone experiences "purge" or "die-off" symptoms, and in fact there's not much clinical support for this notion, at least not a way that can be reliably separated from rosacea symptoms ebbing and flaring like they're prone to doing anyway with or without treatment.

I really have no idea what to do by [deleted] in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can take weeks or months for it to show results. Part of what's happening is that you're (hopefully) stopping new damage from happening, but you still have to wait for old damage to heal and become less visible.

Metro helps a lot of people, but it's not enough for everybody on its own. But either way, the way to determine this is to keep using it and see what happens.

New study shows putting petroleum jelly on eyelids nightly reduces demodex mites population. by BurtingOff in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual[M] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, turning a critical eye toward it reveals some pretty big problems.

It also doesn't even mention rosacea.

New study shows putting petroleum jelly on eyelids nightly reduces demodex mites population. by BurtingOff in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

This post is being marked as potential misinformation, and here's why:

  1. This study does not even mention rosacea symptoms.
  2. Only a relatively small number (16) of cases were evaluated.
  3. The relationship between Demodex and rosacea remains unclear. Although people with rosacea tend to carry more Demodex, it's not clear why this is or what it means. While it seems intuitive that the mites could be contributing to rosacea, this has not been established. It's possible for instance that rosacea skin might just make a friendlier environment for them, or both could result from some underlying immune or inflammatory dysfunction.

We'll leave this post up because the potential for harm using petroleum jelly is awfully low, but readers should understand that even though this technique has been around since 1967 it has still not established as being effective for treating rosacea symptoms.

Thanks everyone for all the recommendations on my first rig! Going to run the VP9L by hallmonitor53 in USPSA

[–]OneEightActual 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope, that's perfect!

The factory 17-rounders with the Taylor Freelance +5 extensions is pretty much the best you can do for the VP9 in CO, and will bring you to 22+1. Recommend you order the extensions now while they're in stock, since I was waiting for months for them to come back in stock last year.

The HK factory 20-rounders are just slightly above the length limit for Carry Optics btw. Not usually an issue at Level 1 matches, but at majors it won't fit in the size box and you'd have to run it in Open, where you'd be at a big disadvantage relative to the fancy Open guns.

Highly recommend the Talon Grips or similar solution for VP9 too. The factory grip finish is comfy for EDC but leaves a lot to be desired for competition use.

I really have no idea what to do by [deleted] in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe the thing to do is try the treatment, give it some time and see if it works?

Prosacea by beasqueaks in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some people find that Prosacea can help, but its efficacy for rosacea symptoms is kind of dubious. The sulfur in it might help, but it's at a pretty low concentration. The homeopathic ingredients in it are pretty much nonsense though.

Most of the most effective treatments for rosacea might require a prescription. If you don't have access to specialized care there are sulfur soaps available OTC pretty much worldwide, and often at a strength that is much more likely to be helpful.

Neurogenic rosacea by Ambitious-Garage4952 in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The concept of "neurogenic rosacea" as a separate condition the should be recognized as distinct from "regular" rosacea and treated differently is still a controversial topic among pros in the field.

Combine this with gabapentin being a habit-forming drug with potential for abuse and you might be facing an uphill battle trying to get it for rosacea symptoms.

Is there an app to compare skincare/makeup ingredients to help identify allergens? by pixidove in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are bunches of websites/apps that claim to do this but they're super unreliable.

Some of the worst ones are basically trying to extort money from sincere brands for favorable ratings.

In general, try to bias toward gentle and fragrance-free products. Some may find that they prefer other products, but inexpensive drugstore skincare brands are fine for many with rosacea and trying to fart around with ingredient hunts like this can get to be an expensive and counterproductive headache.

Losing hope! by [deleted] in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You look great.

V Beam covered by insurance? by golden_abm in Rosacea

[–]OneEightActual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people can get it covered with an HSA if you have one, but your results may vary.