What can you take or do naturally for rosacea? itching on my face and neck...?
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Roseaca is often times linked to an allergy, especially a food allergy.  You can try to do an elimination diet to figure out if there is a food trigger.  A common trigger is milk.  Also you should stay out of the sun, it can aggravate it.  Other triggers include, spicy foods, make-up or skin care items with alcohol as an ingredient and humidity.  You should use only mild temp water on your face (not too hot and not too cold)  You can try aloe vera to help with the driness and itching (but they may irritate the skin further, so try a little area first and if it causes further irritation, discontinue use).  You can also use a natural anti-inflammatory since it is caused by the dialation of the blood vessels under the skin (try tumeric, bromelain, papain).  See a dermatologist to be sure it isn't something more serious.  (Lupus can cause a red butterfly rash across the face.)
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Don't put on any moisturizers on your skin or suntan lotion.  This traps in heat.  Eat small meals, not large meals.  Do not suntan.  And above all, avoid heat in all forms, no saunas, really hot baths, sitting under potlights, standing by the stove, etc.  Avoid alcohol.\nKeep a water spray bottle and mist your skin with water whenever your skin becomes hot.  You should get your thyroid checked too.  I had hotflashes for two years and it was my skin that had become damaged and thinned from working in a foundry.  Good luck, they are horrible.
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i went to my doctor.(not a derm-regular doctor) but she said if the stuff she gave me didn't work i should go to the derm. she prescribed me w/ retin-a.(a cream) that i put on at night. also a pill i take twice a day. (minocyclin) i wash my face w/ proactiv every morning too. it really works and my face is the clearest it has ever been! but the meds that my doctor prescribed me make me very sensitive to the sun.(not the proactiv) so i really can't tan, but my face is clear! the retin-a also dries out ur skin a little. the proactiv helps w/ that tho. u should also drink lots of water and don't wash ur face to much b/c that can make ur face worse. i kno how u feel-it's embarassing. my self confidence had been really low too. i had a talk w/ my mom and that's when she suggested going to the doctor. i hope this helped and ur in my prayers hun!
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For ur skin..\nGo for walks or biking in the early sun.. also drink a lot of water.. try to avoid oily n spicy stuff.. \nalso clean ur face wit a mild facewash several times a day.. most imp b4 u sleep.. \nFor ur health..\nLive a hapy life.. no tensions.. no stress.. is the way to go!!
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When it gets red, dry and itcy, you can use hydrocortisone cream. You can get it OTC. Do not use the cream for more than 2 weeks. Take benadryl to stop the itchiness so that you wont scratch and worsen it. Keep it mosturized all the all time. I like Aveeno, it is a soy-base moisturizer. Protect your skin from chemicals that irritate your skin by weraing gloves. If this doesnt help, I would suggest you get help from a doctor. It might be not be just skin allergy.
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Go to a dermatologist and get it treated. However, they have linked Rosacea to fluoride. So, you might want to try laying off the fluoride toothpastes.\n\nBIG WARNING - Use caution when obtaining medical advice from non-medical professionals such as DISTRACTEDGUY. He only THINKS Rosacea is the same as a rare skin condition that he has. The BEST medical advice you can get is from a licensed medical professional.
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take a good bath you feel a little fresh\nbut dont be that happy\nthe problem arrises soon your skin is again exposed to this weather \napply glicirine pal\navailable at medical store near you \nmail me at \nf185_ug6@yahoo.co.in
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What products have you used before? There may be a certain ingredient you are allergic to. First see a dermatologist to make sure there isn't anything serious going on.\n\nI'm not sure if you have tried Mary Kay products before, but you should. My director has acne, rosacea, eczema and skin allergies and used everything her dermatologist recommended and nothing worked. She has been using Mary Kay for about 3 years and her skin in beautiful! You would never know she has those problems. \n\nMary Kay's products are hypo-allergenic (provokes fewer allergic reactions), non-comedogenic (won't clog pores), oil-free, fragrance-free, dermatologist tested and recommended.\n\nIf you haven't tried it before, go to www.marykay.com and contact a consultant in your area. You can try everything for free! If you purchase something and it doesn't work out for you, you can return it or exchange it for the full value - even if you've used it.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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Certain meds will do that to ya. I take Nasonex (for nasal allergies) and if I go out in the sun, i'm itchy as hell for hours. It sucks. I feel your pain. lol
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Oh my gosh, you mean there are others? Are you a pretty pale person like me? I get it a lot. I can get it from really hot (heat hot, not spicy hot) foods too - like soup.  I get it from wine sometimes too. Everyone asks me why my nose turns red.  The dermatologist just said it was blood vessels and due to my skin being so light, it looks a lot more prominent. I find that if I keep very well hydrated, it is a little less extreme.  So glad to know someone else has that problem too!
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One method might be:\n\nB Vitamins\nInadequate riboflavin, caused by insufficient dietary intake or poor absorption in the digestive tract, may be associated with rosacea. One study found that Demodex folliculorum mites, which are normally found on the skin but more in larger numbers on the skin of rosacea patients, are more likely to affect the skin of animals in riboflavin. An increased number of mites may cause blockage of the pores from inflammation or may allow for the growth of bacteria on the skin.\n\nAlso.. If you can acquire Azelaic Acid Cream\n\nAzelaic acid cream is derived from wheat, rye and barley. It appears to have antimicrobial action that slows the growth of skin bacteria and appears to be effective at reducing skin redness and papules and pustules associated with rosacea. \n\nHOWEVER.. keep in mind:  It is unknown exactly why antibiotics work against rosacea, but it is widely believed that it is due to their anti-inflammatory properties, rather than their bacteria-fighting capabilities. Normal skin surface bacteria are affected by antibiotics and their role is still being investigated or it appeares so. Thus, the cream mentioned above is not an antibiotic and if that cream does not work, you may have to get prescription medicine...antibiotics, that is.. and that is from the doctor. I presume you do not like prescription medicines and neither do I so I try anything first before getting prescription medicines.
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when i get spots i use pure tea tree oil on them, wait for it to dry then rub in a small amount of sudocrem.  i do this upto three times a day, and it gets rid of them in double time. but make sure you go easy with the sudocrem, apply too much and it will give you a rash. also don't rub it all over your face as this gives you a rash too. just apply it to the actual spots. hope this helps
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Wash face, use toner, use all-over treatment, use spot-treatment; respectively. Twice a day. If it is moderate or worse (not mild) then go to a dermatologist who will give you pills. And don't touch your face ever
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prednol cortisone cream is what i'd use if i started getting itchy..but being cortisone, there is only so much you can use of it so often.  you should seek an allergy specialist that you can afford, do some research online on health sites and archives-most importantly, join an allergy yahoogroup to reach a wider audience of people suffering from allergies who'd be experienced enough to guide you in different ways.  make sure you drink lots of water, do some relaxation techniques if possible-find out about EFT-and know that you're not alone.  I've been on zyrtec for almost four years and I'm having trouble getting off it too-although mine come in the form of headaches and constant sleep need along with hives.  GOOD LUCK!!!  ps It's also DEFINETLY worthwhile for you to keep a food and activity diary to try and pinpoint any new allergens that may have come up in your life.
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I have rosacea also.  Like you, I had it while in school; unlike you, I did not know what it was.  A friend of mine said her husband (a doc.) had written her a prescription for Metro-Gel to put on her face.  I asked him about it for myself and he also gave me a prescription.  I don't know why your doctor did not give you Metro-Gel; that is the topical medication used in most cases.  Also, you might ask your doctor for a prescription of Tectrocytraline (sp.?)which is an antibiotic that sometimes helps the inflammation.  The Metro-Gel also helps with the redness and any breaking out or flaking around the nose you may have.\n\nYour diet can also contribute to the severity of the rosacea.  Very spicy hot peppery foods tends to aggravate the symptoms.\n\nThere is a make-up made especially for people with rosacea and other skin problems called Derm-a-blend.  You can get it at places like Belks, Hechts, etc.  Also, and very important switch your makeup and cleansers to Clinque(spelling is alittle off).  They are the number one doctor suggested make-up and cleansers on the market.\n\nI hope this helps.
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Hi. I suffer from it too - one day when l have the money l would like to get laser treatment.\n\nTry this link for info http://www.rosacea.co.uk/\n\nI was never given anything from the doctors, but there are lots of treatments out there nowadays. Good luck
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you probably have "cold urticaria"...There is a drug out there to take and I will try to remember what it is...give me a second.  It is called cyproheptadine.  I used to have this also.  There are some types of winter hats (if your rash is on the side of your face) that can help called earflap hats.  If the rash is on the middle of your face you will have to just stay out of the cold.  The good news is that this may go away.  I had this for about 4 years and it went away slowly...I can now go out into the cold with no hive.  By the way, putting moisturizer on your face every day might not be good for it.  Ask your dermatologist for more detailed advice.