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Lynn,

I can't get the information handy right now, but I

posted some that I got from www.cosmeticscop.com about

the alpha-hydroxy-acids (AHA), BHA, and

beta-hydroxy-acids. BHA and beta-hydroxy-acids are

NOT the same thing.

AHAs cause a slow chemical peel. Chemical peels are

not what you want with rosacea. Even if it seems to

be ok, it can unexpectedly cause bad irritation.

My understanding is that beta-hydroxy-acids, such as

salicylic acids, are fine for rosacea.

I had to dig around to get the info, but if you search

on my name, you can get the info I'd found from that

post.

Matthea

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From: Lynn Lee

Date: Tue Oct 9, 2001 6:24 pm

Subject: Does AHA's or BHA's cause or induce

rosacea?!?

Hi Group! I was just wondering if using alpha or beta

hydroxy(sp?) acids

could cause or worsen rosacea skin. Is there anyone

out there who believes

they induced rosacea by using harsh products with AHA

or BHA in them? And

does anyone use any products with these acids in them

successfully or has it

made your skin worse? I have mild rosacea with a

strong acne component and

have been using MURAD products containing the AHA/BHA

for the acne symptoms

for the past 5 days. I notice that my skin gets redder

after using the

cleanser but it goes away after a while. I've noticed

some improvement in

the clogged pores and bumpy texture of my skin but I'm

wondering if I am

doing more harm than good. I just wonder if this is

going to cause my

rosacea symptoms to become more severe in the long

run. I've heard of

steroid induced rosacea but not AHA/BHA induced

rosacea. Would love to hear

your thoughts and advice!

Thanks! - Lynn

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