My flushing is bad and I have a hard time looking into a mirror, and then I get comments telling me I look sunburned or did I go skiing. Why would you comment on a strangers face?

I'm honestly at a loss of what to do.

I have always had beautiful skin with maybe one blemish a month until I got poison ivy that required oral steroids.

These pictures are from a few days ago. It's recently started getting angry and scabbing despite me doing nothing different and not touching it. My face feels like it's constantly on fire.

I'm on a few medications, including an NSAID for arthritis which I thought could possibly help since it addresses some systemic inflammation issues. Related specifically to rosacea, I've been to two dermatologists and I've tried...

- Doxycycline (prescription, 2 months): did nothing

- Metronidazole (prescription, 1 month): did nothing

- Benzoate peroxide (prescription, 2 days): made it worse and burned so badly, so I stopped

- Azelaic Acid 20% (OTC, 1 month): Did nothing but kind of burned when I put it on

- Soolantra/Ivermectin (current on 10 weeks): So far, it seems like it's cycled up and down but about 5 weeks in is when it spread down my face and to the other cheek

I've tried using nothing on my face for months. I change my pillow case frequently. I didn't go out all summer. I've tried washing with a super gentle and expensive cleanser with basic moisturizer.

I was going to go on a different topical but then my insurance told me that I didn't qualify for it for some reason?

This is such a blow to my quality of life. I've even given up most dairy and I've cut back on caffeine. I don't really drink alcohol and I don't have food allergies. I know this from doing the Paleo AIP diet a few years back.

I'm just not sure what to do anymore. I've scoured these sites for advice and thoughts, but a lot of people list a lot of the things I've already tried.

I'm ready to just start using whatever acne medication I can get my hands on and slathering baby butt ointment on my face. I need someone to talk me out of it. I feel like an animal about to chew off its own leg.

AI told me that 22 momme would likely be more "slick" than 25 momme, which is thicker. Does anyone here have any experience with both? I am trying to reduce any type of abrasion or rubbing to help mitigate redness. I purchased a fisher's finery 25 momme pillowcase, but they don't feel quite as I had hoped (I've yet to wash and actually try them though against the face though).

I’ve been dealing with red bumps and inflamed spots on my nose for over a year. My doctor previously mentioned folliculitis, but I’m wondering whether this could be rosacea.
I initially tried azelaic acid in the evening, but my skin got worse and seemed to break down. After applying Aquaphor, it improved. I then convinced my doctor to prescribe Soolantra.
My current routine is:
Morning
Azelaic acid
Moisturiser
Evening
Soolantra (ivermectin)
Moisturiser
Sometimes Aquaphor
Over the past three weeks, my skin has improved. The bumps seem less likely to develop into pimples, which is encouraging. However, the redness and small bumps haven’t completely disappeared, and new red spots keep appearing.
Interestingly, during the summer I spent quite a lot of time in the sun, and my skin seemed to improve. I know sun exposure can be a trigger for rosacea, so I’m not sure what to make of that.
I don’t experience itching or burning, but the bumps can be a little painful when they become inflamed.
I’m including an older photo and a recent one to show the improvement.
Has anyone experienced something similar?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences!

I have tried all the local ones, ivermectin, rozamed, elidel, and azelaic acid. I was not very consistent with ivermectin because I was not seeing any progress so i gave up (forgive my pessimism). Allegedly my rosacea is not strong enough for serious meds so i don't understand why i gotta wait until the last moment since it is spreading. All the led lasers just help the scars but i am trying to solve this for good. Please suggest something 😭 I am also diagnosed with candida, sebbaroic dermatitis, insulin resistance, all the imaginary diseases 😂 My diet fluctuates but it is still in the healthy spectrum.

For those of you who had/have what i have could you let me know how long did it take for you to get rid of these.
Ive seen people taking as little as 4 days to see a really big improvement. However my skin has remained pretty much the same.

For the first 4 days of ivermectin my face was irritated, burning and itching mostly on my forehead.
After that my skin has been feeling better on some days and worse on others and today my skin feels back to dry and the symptoms seem maybe worse?

Has anyone had skin like this and overcome it?

Its a cycle I experience. It gets calm and then gets worse and recently its just been getting worse and worse. All I use is

Prequel gleanser PM
Aveeno Oat cleanse PM
Avene tolerance cream PM wait 10 min
Soolantra

AM
Splash water in morning
Hyaluronic acid or Beta Glucan
Avene tolerance cream
Dr sams flawless tint spf50

Ive been struggling witj bad skin for four years now and im not sure if this is even rosacea atp. I dont get blackheads or whiteheads and its always the cheeks. My skin does flare up in heat, embarrassment and strong acids. Its like a baby.

Ive tried sulfur, soolantra , azaelic acid (which worked wonders years ago but now nothing works including finacea) , benzoyl peroxide but nothing works at all and im tired.

What would be the best moisturiser for erythrosis rosacea.

I would like to moisturize cheeks ( the high part).

Cause my skin ie dry and stingy.

Before I was using very nice moisturizer but it's discontinued ( hyaluronic acid, céramides, niacinamide)

Actually I put Uriage Gel repair cica daily but it's not enough.

I have hear about toleriane sensitive fluide

S nature aqua squalane

Don't want an occlusive moisturizer to avoid break out.

Safe malassezia would be nice too.

And for my forehead I have a vbeam laser scheduled to erase redness that doesn't heal for 4 months now near the hairline sides and top + center of my forehead.

No visible vessels but erythrosis ( persistent redness)

So need a good moisturizer for post laser.

To clean my forehead and nose I use malezia hyaluronic acid cleanser it's gentle but drying a little bit.

It has taken me so long to figure out that I was taking tirzepetide compounded with b3. I didn’t know what was going on and I finally cut out all skincare and am finally realizing the b3 exacerbated rosacea and I have developed a severe sensitivity to that. It’s awful. Did this happen to anyone and does anyone know how long it took for their skin to return to “normal”

I am waiting to be seen by a dermatologist

I’m getting new to this whole trial and error bs. I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 rosacea and I need a moisturizer for combination skin. Thanks for the help in advance for this fun part of life!

I think I got bad medical advice, or at the very least, dismissive. I have rosacea on the bridge of my nose, and it’s really not bad. There are many cases worse than mine, and I’m fortunate in so many ways. I don’t wanna make it sound like it’s devastating to me in anyway.

But I do get annoyed whenever someone tells me, “Oh, you were out in the sun this weekend, huh?” Or I get a lecture about sunscreen because they noticed that my nose is always sunburnt. I have a very people forward job, so I meet with people a ton, which means lots of opportunities for amateur Sherlocks to deduce that I must have been outside in the sun recently. 🙄

The dermatology PA I met with said that there wasn’t much that could be done. I could wear makeup to hide it, or maybe try some creams to lessen it. When I asked what creams I should search for, I was just told anything that would purport to lessen the redness. Okay? I then asked about lasers or surgery or something (I dunno, I was just asking), and I was told that all that would be left is a bunch of scarring.

Listen, I’m fine to a life of random “oh, sunburnt, eh?” comments if really need be, but I’d also like to cut them out if possible. I’m all ears (eyes?) for any advice.

I have no clue what the bumps on my face are. My derm told me I have rosacea type 2, I’ve tried azelaic acid and doxycycline and both haven’t worked. I have super sensitive skin and the azelaic acid just seemed to make my skin more sensitive. I recently started ivermectin but I’m so tired of trying new things and nothing working. Im wondering if they are clogged pores and I’m treating it as rosacea type 2 instead?

Out of no where it small spreads itchy as hell, then calms down to about 80% anyone with similar experiences please!

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​Guaiazulene, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza glabra extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum extract, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherol, EDTA, Glycerin, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethyl-Paraben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, C.I. 47005, Aqua.

Cetyl alcohol, Mineral oil, Cetyl palmitate, Carbomer, Propylene glycol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolone, BHT, Bisabolol, Guaiazulene, Dimethicone, PEG-35 Castor oil, EDTA, Fragance, TEA, Purified water.

Aqua; Aqua / Hydrogenated Polyisobutene / Stearyl Heptanoate / Mineral Oil / Methylparaben / Propylparaben; Aqua / Honey / Phospholipids / Sphingolipids / Hyaluronic Acid; Carbomer; Triethanolamine; Methylparaben; Propylparaben.

Can someone who has had a similar type rosacea help me? I went to a Dermatologist who just essentially said I have rosacea and prescribed doxycycline, which did not work, then that practice closed. I then tried Prosacea gel from CVS, which kind of helped, but didn’t do much for the redness. I’ve tried a gentle exfoliating pad, goats milk soap, and moisture barrier cream which just makes my red cheeks extra red and shiny.

I’ve been struggling with this condition the last couple years, maybe longer, and I’m reaching my wits end. Should I give Ivermectin cream a try? Should I try laser treatment? Can someone with a similar type list the products they had success with?

I've had what I believe to be type 2 rosacea for a few years now. I use Azealic acid and sulphur to keep it manageable but it never fully goes away (cyclical).

3 days ago I got some bumps on my eyelids, like very small papules and the skin felt a little rough. Since then the "rash" had spread below my eyes and is creeping out from the tear duct a little more each day. Some of the bumps have a small whitehead on them but I would never pop since rosacea bumps are painful and it makes it worse.

Also: my eyes have become itchy, dry feeling, and like there's an eyelash stuck in there. As you can see they aren't bloodshot or too swollen and I've been cleaning them so I can't tell if there's crusty buildup. The itch is driving me crazy.

Could this be demodex infestation?
(Along with the rest of my rosacea?) Something else?

TIA

My skin has been like this for years but at random times it will flare up really bad. When I touch my face it feels very rough and like scales. I have used doxycycline in the past which worked really well but it’s not sustainable to take it long term as it ruined my gut health. Does anyone have any topical treatments they recommend or any types of supplements? Hoping to stay away from taking an oral medication again. I also get a lot of hormonal breakout along my jawline but the rest of my face just seems to be these tiny white pimples or closed comedones.

Does anyone have any topical treatments they recommend, face washes or any types of supplements?

Thankyou.

I have type 1 rosacea with neurogenic & ocular. I only get bumps if i use the wrong products. Im on doxy 20mg twice a day. Asking if anyone uses a topical for this type of rosacea and what do you use?

https://www.sephora.com/product/atobarrier365-gentle-ph-balancing-foaming-cleanser-for-skin-moisture-barrier-repair-P515487?skuId=2844983&icid2=products%20grid:p515487:product

Anyone has any luck with the Aestura Foaming cleanser. It's sold at Sephora.

It seems to be gentle on paper.

If anyone has been using this Aestura foaming cleanser, could you share your experience? does it clean the skin without being stripping? does it leave the skin tight or is it good?

Any other info I should know about this Aestura Foaming cleanser.

I’ve been using finacea gel for the past few months and it’s really helped my skin. Unfortunately I can’t find any in stock in the UK. I’ve asked friends to get some in Spain and they can’t find any stock there either. Sadly I’ve run out of it now.

I’ve used skinoren in the past and I didn’t think it helped. There’s something about finacea gel that works really well with my skin. Has anyone found a product that works the same?

I already tried soolantra 10mg acelaic acid 15%. Didnt help tho. I was wondering if it even is rosacea or something entirely different since these two things didnt help at all

hi! i’ve been fighting this skin condition for 1,5 yrs and i feel like it’s only getting worse! i would appreciate any advice ! thank you!

i’ve really tried a lot of skincare but now ended up minimalizing it to the minimum
am:
water
azelaic acid gel 15% (every 2nd day)
skin1004 water fit sun serum

pm:
avene antirogeurs cleansing milk
ivermectin 0,1% creme
(i really feel good after the pm routine, problem is rather throughout the day after a lot of outside influence -> weather , stress etc )