Question 1

medicine or herbs for menopausal symptoms, flushing, chronic blushing, rosacea.?

Accepted Answer

Maybe neither: Why take the mindset that one reaches for a pill either allopathic or naturopathic for a natural condition of womankind?  I would counsel starting with avoiding triggers like alcohol/heat, then progress to dietary control.  There are several anti-inflammation diet books out there which can be helpful.  Or consider therapies like yoga to strengthen the mind-body before reaching for pills.

Question 2

will i always have to use finacea to keep my rosacea under control? my doctor told me that i should see maximum results from using finacea after a few months. is this drug something that i'll always have to use to control my rosacea? can i eventually begi

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I : I agree with above.  Rosacea is typically a chronic condition and will require long term therapy.  Read more about it at the link below.  I hope that helps.

Question 3

i've been on several creams and an antibiotic for rosacea type 2. it's been 8 weeks since starting doxy. no improvement. derm suggested a biopsy. what is the biopsy mostly used for? conditions, medicines? etc?

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: The biopsy is one of the "gold standard" ways of making a diagnosis. One can examine the disease under a microscope, culture, and testing. We don't do biopsies on things we can treat by looking when the treatment works, but then the treatment fails you need to be sure of the diagnosis, then a biopsy is best.

Question 4

my mom has intense ocular rosacea, doctors don't know how to fix it. she has also developed sjrogrens disease & lupis. this makes it harder for her to deal with the rosacea because she is now allergic to many of the medicines she used to take.helppls?

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Specialists: I would have her consult an ophthalmologist at a university hospital to treat the ocular rosacea. Often glands in the eyelids  have significant involvement and require expert treatment. In addition to.avoiding sun. and wind, warm compresses 4 times daily help. Topical eye drops or ointment are prescribed by the specialist. Probing open eyelid ducts has been done in some patients with ocular rosace

Question 5

is there a natural way to treat rosacea?

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Sun Protection: The development of rosacea is highly linked to sun exposure.  Once you develop the tiny little red veins on your face, they can tend to engorge or fill up depending on different lifestyle triggers (alcohol, heat, etc.). In order to prevent the development of rosacea, you should protect yourself from the sun with clothing like a hat and high (>30) spf sunscreen.

Question 6

can rosacea be diagnosed before a flare-up?

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Redness: It is characterized by redness on the nose and cheeks, with swollen oil glands. There is no scarring as in lupus.It typically in lighter skin ages 35-55.

Question 7

why have i developed rosacea at such a young age?

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Rosacea: Rosacea is not unheard of in the fourth decade. You may benefit from a consultation with a board certified dermatologist to discuss treatment options.

Question 8

how long after a rosacea trigger will a flare-up occur?

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Varies: It is very individual a few hours to a few days and if may not flare at all on that exposure.

Question 9

what is the difference between a flush and having rosacea?

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Flush/Rosacea: Flushing simply refers to a reddish hue, usually transient, to the skin such as when someone is embarrassed.  Flushing is just one symptom of one type of rosacea and in the case of rosacea there is usually a trigger such as wind or a particular food although emotions can also be one of the triggers.

Question 10

what is a good natural skincare line or products for rosacea?

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Rosacea topicals: Rosacea indicates sensitive skin. Rosaliac from laroche posay is found at most drugstores like cvs and covers the redness as well as redness reliever from eucerin are good places to start.  A mineral make up can be found there as well with sun protection

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A member asked:

Medicine or herbs for menopausal symptoms, flushing, chronic blushing, rosacea.?

A member asked:

Will i always have to use finacea to keep my rosacea under control? my doctor told me that i should see maximum results from using finacea after a few months. is this drug something that i'll always have to use to control my rosacea? can i eventually begi

A member asked:

I've been on several creams and an antibiotic for rosacea type 2. it's been 8 weeks since starting doxy. no improvement. derm suggested a biopsy. what is the biopsy mostly used for? conditions, medicines? etc?

A member asked:

My mom has intense ocular rosacea, doctors don't know how to fix it. she has also developed sjrogrens disease & lupis. this makes it harder for her to deal with the rosacea because she is now allergic to many of the medicines she used to take.helppls?

A member asked:

Is there a natural way to treat rosacea?

A member asked:

Can rosacea be diagnosed before a flare-up?

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Why have i developed rosacea at such a young age?

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How long after a rosacea trigger will a flare-up occur?

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What is the difference between a flush and having rosacea?

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What is a good natural skincare line or products for rosacea?

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