Guest guest Posted November 1, 1999 Report Share Posted November 1, 1999 Hi, Rob! Depression is common among people with skin problems. Anything that affects the way your face looks will have an effect on your self-image. To me that seems quite logical. However, it troubles me to hear that you've thought of suicide. When depression gets to that point, you definitely need a doctor who can help you work through this. I'm glad the beta blockers are helping you avoid flushing. Your question, why is the redness still there? Well, there are lots of capillaries in your skin that have been broken or damaged by rosacea. The only way I know of to erase the redness is with laser procedures. I have often felt that dermatologists I've encountered are useless, too. I basically fired the first doc who diagnosed me with rosacea because he didn't treat me respectfully and didn't seem to give a sh** about my condition. The doctor I see now is much more willing to work with me, although she doesn't stay updated on new techniques. I continue to see her for medication, but I am going to pursue the photoderm option on my own and then tell her about it if I decide to do it. I don't believe that Accutane could cause rosacea. Accutane shrinks the oil glands. cea is a vascular disease that has been around for centuries. There is a hereditary component, which has a lot to do with whether you get it. It is common for Accutane patients to see their skin get worse before it gets better during their course of treatment. Often a second course is needed for optimum results. However, it is a fairly new drug and if you want to avoid it you are certainly within your right to be cautious, and nobody should pressure you into taking it. I don't usually encourage people to take medication designed to alter brain chemistry, however; if you're thinking of suicide, taking meds to help you through a hard time is certainly better than ending your life. Please don't lose hope. It is incredibly frustrating and emotionally painful to have rosacea, but don't give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 1999 Report Share Posted November 1, 1999 Hi, I have less redness of my face lately, due partly to medication for acid reflux. (Prilosec.) I knew my face usually was red during an episode of the " heartburn " feeling, but didn't make the connection till my doctor told me about it. As for the medication for brain chemistry, I've been taking Nortryptiline for three months now. It is an antidepressant that works for sleep restoration and several other things, including panic attacks, which I had been experiencing. My doctor had me start this med. after ruling out other medical reasons for my inability to sleep and panic attacks. I think the reduction of the frequency of these two problems has done a lot to reduce my facial redness, too. I have more energy now, and feel that I have a better ability to cope with life in general. (Including the bad flareups of cea.) Please don't be afraid to ask your doctor for help with your emotional well being. It can make a big difference in the quality of your life. Cyd Re: Can someone help? >Hi, Rob! > >Depression is common among people with skin problems. Anything that affects >the way your face looks will have an effect on your self-image. To me that >seems quite logical. However, it troubles me to hear that you've thought of >suicide. When depression gets to that point, you definitely need a doctor >who can help you work through this. > >I'm glad the beta blockers are helping you avoid flushing. Your question, >why is the redness still there? Well, there are lots of capillaries in your >skin that have been broken or damaged by rosacea. The only way I know of to >erase the redness is with laser procedures. > >I have often felt that dermatologists I've encountered are useless, too. I >basically fired the first doc who diagnosed me with rosacea because he didn't >treat me respectfully and didn't seem to give a sh** about my condition. The >doctor I see now is much more willing to work with me, although she doesn't >stay updated on new techniques. I continue to see her for medication, but I >am going to pursue the photoderm option on my own and then tell her about it >if I decide to do it. > >I don't believe that Accutane could cause rosacea. Accutane shrinks the oil >glands. cea is a vascular disease that has been around for centuries. >There is a hereditary component, which has a lot to do with whether you get >it. > >It is common for Accutane patients to see their skin get worse before it gets >better during their course of treatment. Often a second course is needed for >optimum results. However, it is a fairly new drug and if you want to avoid >it you are certainly within your right to be cautious, and nobody should >pressure you into taking it. > >I don't usually encourage people to take medication designed to alter brain >chemistry, however; if you're thinking of suicide, taking meds to help you >through a hard time is certainly better than ending your life. Please don't >lose hope. It is incredibly frustrating and emotionally painful to have >rosacea, but don't give up. > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support > - Simplifying group communications > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 1999 Report Share Posted November 2, 1999 <<I second that on the propanolol. I also was very sluggish, and my pulse went down to the mid 50's>> And I can't go up a flight of stairs without feeling like I'm gonna die! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 2, 1999 Report Share Posted November 2, 1999 Rob from London asked: >1.The betablocker Propranolol has been effective in combating flushing >but the redness is still on my cheeks. Why is the redness still there? Answer: Redness is due to permanent telangiectases (dilated blood vessels) induced by frequent flushing, sun damage, trauma etc. >Is there anything that get rid of the redness? Answer: photoderm & other forms of lasers. If this is not available, you can camouflage this with the sheer tinted zinc oxide cream Dr. Nase & I have developed. The ZincO Cream will serve as a barrier to protect from sun, wind, heat, cold and skin care products.It will also moisturize and has an anti-inflammatory effect allowing the skin to heal. Sorry, it won't be available until year-end or early January. >2. How can Accutane be seen as a treatment for cea when so many >people believe that it is the cause of their rosacea? Answer: Accutane effectively treats the resistant acne component of rosacea in many allowing them to discontinue or reduce intake of oral antibiotics rx. Although it causes redness and a flushed look, this usually disappears after several weeks or months. >3. Living in the UK photoderm is not available. My Derm is useless and >has no idea what it is, so does anybody know if it will be available in >the UK? Answer: Guess not. >4. Why is Rozex Gel so useless and how is it meant to work anyway? Answer: Just like any med, it doesn't work for everyone and everyone is different in response to meds. >5.Why are my hands and feet so cold and colourless all the time? >Is it to do with the cea and the betablockers? Answer: It is probably due to the betablocker. Propanolol sometimes causes cold extremities. Sy MD Sy Skin Care http://www.lindasy.com FAX: 1- Toll free tel: 1-877-LINDASY >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support > - Simplifying group communications > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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