Question 1

what should i try for rosacea before ipl. flushing and small spots?

Accepted Answer

Rosacea: Not familiar with ipl. Rosacea responds well to oral and topical treatments. See your family doc or a dermatologist.

Question 2

what is the difference between a flush and having rosacea?

Accepted Answer

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 3

how can i tell the difference between my face flushing and pre-rosacea?

Accepted Answer

You can't!: I'm not even sure pre-rosacea is a diagnosis, but flushing is simply dilated facial skin capillaries in response to emotional triggers, certain foods, alcohol, or other causes not completely understood. Rosacea is characterized by vascular and follicular dilation involving areas of the face and nose; it can be mild to severe, can can involve sebaceous hyperplasia, pustules, and bacterial cofactors.

Question 4

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 5

one side of my face is always warmer than the other and sometimes flushes and the other side doesn't. it's not rosacea. is it a sign of something bad?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know: A physician will need to see you (ideally while this is happening) and perform at least a limited exam to offer more insight.  Probably not worrisome, but recommend you see your primary physician. 2 thoughts come to my mind 1) Horners syndrome affecting the opposite side or other syndrome affecting unilateral sympathetic nerves 2) photosensitivity (occur usually after driving?)

Question 6

my face goes red a lot, anytime, anywhere. similar to a flushing feeling. is there anything that can be done about this? i dont have rosacea, i feel its more anxiety?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on what is causing it, if it is anxiety try meditation; certain foods may also enhance it and you could watch if that may play a role for you as well. It is an autonomic process that could be modulated by the executive part of the brain if you learn to do it.

Question 7

im on accuaten 30mg i have spells of flush hotface my derm said it could be rosacea but isn't that a coincidence on accutane? could it be side affect

Accepted Answer

Likely side effect: The most common problems related to Accutane are related to drying of the skin.  It is know to cause skin rashs, and redness, soreness, or itching skin.  When using Accutane, it is advisable to use good moisturizers to help prevent these side effects.

Question 8

i think i may have rosacea as i keep getting red bumps and pus filled pastules after exercise and i flush easily. i'm a male in my early 20s.

Accepted Answer

Don't guess !: Encourage medical assessment rather than looking for diagnosis or treatment from an on-line doctor who has never evaluated you. Take care.

Question 9

is this rosacea? irritated skin from reaction to a product. didn't settle. burning, warmth, redness.dry skin.now tingling and face is mildy red with some flushing in eves.triggers:heat&emotion

Accepted Answer

TO BE SEEN: It is important for a doctor to see and examine a patient to get the whole picture. I would see a physician. Even if it is you would need an rx for treatment.

Question 10

how can i get a diagnosis whether my blotchy red face is asian flush or whether it is  rosacea? sun/heat have the same affect on my face as alcohol.

Accepted Answer

Flushing : You are describing flushing which is separate from rosacea but can be seen in association with rosacea.

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What should i try for rosacea before ipl. flushing and small spots?

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What is the difference between a flush and having rosacea?

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How can i tell the difference between my face flushing and pre-rosacea?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

One side of my face is always warmer than the other and sometimes flushes and the other side doesn't. it's not rosacea. is it a sign of something bad?

A member asked:

My face goes red a lot, anytime, anywhere. similar to a flushing feeling. is there anything that can be done about this? i dont have rosacea, i feel its more anxiety?

A member asked:

Im on accuaten 30mg i have spells of flush hotface my derm said it could be rosacea but isn't that a coincidence on accutane? could it be side affect

A member asked:

I think i may have rosacea as i keep getting red bumps and pus filled pastules after exercise and i flush easily. i'm a male in my early 20s.

A member asked:

Is this rosacea? irritated skin from reaction to a product. didn't settle. burning, warmth, redness.dry skin.now tingling and face is mildy red with some flushing in eves.triggers:heat&emotion

A member asked:

How can i get a diagnosis whether my blotchy red face is asian flush or whether it is rosacea? sun/heat have the same affect on my face as alcohol.

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