Re: Some newcomer questions

[Guest guest]

Klaus

My rosacea was diagnoised by my dr. just looking and asking very detailed

questions. I think I caught mine in the early stages. As you read more of the

posts here you will see that we all react quite differently. You need to find

your triggers such as food, stress, heat, etc. When you are able to figure

out your triggers it will help you.

A lot of us have very sensitive skin and we all react differently to various

products. I feel that you need to keep your skin very clean. Some of the

others only wash with water. You are going to have to experiment to see what

works for you. Alot of the members use diet, vitamins, herbs etc. Like I said

you are being a very interersting journey.

Also you need to find a good sun screen and use it everyday rain or shine.

The sun usually wreeks havock with the majority of us.

An last ask as many questions of this group as you can think of. We all

support each other and are happy to let you know what works for each of us.

Remember when you start trying new things do it slowly and one product at a

time. Give it time to see if it bothers you. That way you will be able to pin

point what is wrong. Try things that come in sample size so you dont have to

spend a fortune on skin care products and soaps etc.

I am sorry I do not know anyone from Germany but their may be someone else in

the group that does.

Good Luck,

Bobbye

[Guest guest]

Hello Klaus!

Welcome to the group! I've had 3 dermatologists examine me in as many

years, along with several general practitioners. Just walking around

some days I see people who to me look as though they could have

cea. However, I think derms should not only take a good long look

with a magnified mirror, but talk and LISTEN to the patient. What

caught the attention of the only derm who diagnosed me was what I now

know are the feelings of being flushed. She asked questions about

diet and stress and sun exposure and that is what led to the

diagnosis.

As to your second question, I'd say it varies. Early detection is

good. Even in my case, where I've seen my cea spread a bit, I've

had almost complete reversal on my nose and forehead. If you find

your triggers and avoid them, long-term outcome may quite good.

Good Luck!

> Hi, this is klaus from germany.

>

> As a " beginner " I read all information about rosacea I found on the

> net and observed this group for a few weeks. But there are a few

> questions left open. Perhaps you can help me.

>

> My (small?) Problem is: For half a year there has been a very light

> red patch on my skin directly next to my mouth - perhaps 2 x 2 cm /

1

> x1 inch. During these 6 months very rarely a few pimpels appeared

and

> disappeared. A few weeks ago I went to two different surgeons, who

> both diagnosed rosacea at a very early stadium and subscribed

some

> ointment containing metrozinadol.

>

> Now my questions:

>

> a) Is it possible to diagnose rosacea without any analysis, both

> surgeons took only a short glance at my face.

>

> Is it a must, that the disease goes on and on - or is it possible

> that is stays on the same level (which doesn´t bother me very

much

at

> the moment) - or even disappears??

>

> c) And at last: Are there any german user on the list - with some

> experience with german experts (which my surgeon probably not is :-(

>

> Greetings from Germany

> Klaus

>

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