Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 on 5/2/02 3:05 PM, sschmitz53210us at sschmitz53210us@... wrote: > I have tried several medications from the dermatologist. All made my > skin much worse. Dermatologist told me there was nothing left to do > but cover it up or use lasers. I've tried gold bond, zinco, disks and > several other suggestions on this board. Everything just makes it > worse. I quit drinking and started drinking lots of water. This has > not helped either. My face is always bright red. Next week I'm > going to my regular doctor and get tested for allergies. Any > suggestions would be much appreciated. Have you tried a low carb, low sugar diet? With lots of greens? I am following this type of plan now with excellent results on my skin redness/inflammation. I did it once before with similar good results. For me, lots of simple carbs & sugars are one of, if not, the biggest trigger... Something for you to consider, ps: testing for allergies is wise I think. Another thing to consider -- following a typical allergy " avoidance " diet. This also really helped me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 on 5/2/02 3:05 PM, sschmitz53210us at sschmitz53210us@... wrote: > I have tried several medications from the dermatologist. All made my > skin much worse. Dermatologist told me there was nothing left to do > but cover it up or use lasers. I've tried gold bond, zinco, disks and > several other suggestions on this board. Everything just makes it > worse. I quit drinking and started drinking lots of water. This has > not helped either. My face is always bright red. Next week I'm > going to my regular doctor and get tested for allergies. Any > suggestions would be much appreciated. Have you tried a low carb, low sugar diet? With lots of greens? I am following this type of plan now with excellent results on my skin redness/inflammation. I did it once before with similar good results. For me, lots of simple carbs & sugars are one of, if not, the biggest trigger... Something for you to consider, ps: testing for allergies is wise I think. Another thing to consider -- following a typical allergy " avoidance " diet. This also really helped me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 on 5/2/02 3:05 PM, sschmitz53210us at sschmitz53210us@... wrote: > I have tried several medications from the dermatologist. All made my > skin much worse. Dermatologist told me there was nothing left to do > but cover it up or use lasers. I've tried gold bond, zinco, disks and > several other suggestions on this board. Everything just makes it > worse. I quit drinking and started drinking lots of water. This has > not helped either. My face is always bright red. Next week I'm > going to my regular doctor and get tested for allergies. Any > suggestions would be much appreciated. Have you tried a low carb, low sugar diet? With lots of greens? I am following this type of plan now with excellent results on my skin redness/inflammation. I did it once before with similar good results. For me, lots of simple carbs & sugars are one of, if not, the biggest trigger... Something for you to consider, ps: testing for allergies is wise I think. Another thing to consider -- following a typical allergy " avoidance " diet. This also really helped me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 At this point you have to stop all topicals, paradoxically, you think you are treating something really agressively by applying a lot of topicals and think it should improve. Unfortunately, the start of the art of topicals today is most of them are junk. So now, you need to start Accutane 5mg/d and let the great anti-inflammatory actions save your skin. > I have tried several medications from the dermatologist. All made my > skin much worse. Dermatologist told me there was nothing left to do > but cover it up or use lasers. I've tried gold bond, zinco, disks and > several other suggestions on this board. Everything just makes it > worse. I quit drinking and started drinking lots of water. This has > not helped either. My face is always bright red. Next week I'm > going to my regular doctor and get tested for allergies. Any > suggestions would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 ----- Original Message ----- > At this point you have to stop all topicals, paradoxically, you think > you are treating something really agressively by applying a lot of > topicals and think it should improve. Unfortunately, the start of > the art of topicals today is most of them are junk. So now, you need > to start Accutane 5mg/d and let the great anti-inflammatory actions > save your skin. I honestly don't know you can justify dispersing such advice. How can you tell her what Rx drug she should be using after reading her email only? I don't think a dermatologist or any other professional would prescribe anything without examining the patient first. You don't even KNOW which medications she tried already. Maybe she already used Accutane and it didn't help her. IMHO, you are doing her a disservice by such advice. Sorry, but I had to say it. Alena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 ----- Original Message ----- > At this point you have to stop all topicals, paradoxically, you think > you are treating something really agressively by applying a lot of > topicals and think it should improve. Unfortunately, the start of > the art of topicals today is most of them are junk. So now, you need > to start Accutane 5mg/d and let the great anti-inflammatory actions > save your skin. I honestly don't know you can justify dispersing such advice. How can you tell her what Rx drug she should be using after reading her email only? I don't think a dermatologist or any other professional would prescribe anything without examining the patient first. You don't even KNOW which medications she tried already. Maybe she already used Accutane and it didn't help her. IMHO, you are doing her a disservice by such advice. Sorry, but I had to say it. Alena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 ----- Original Message ----- > At this point you have to stop all topicals, paradoxically, you think > you are treating something really agressively by applying a lot of > topicals and think it should improve. Unfortunately, the start of > the art of topicals today is most of them are junk. So now, you need > to start Accutane 5mg/d and let the great anti-inflammatory actions > save your skin. I honestly don't know you can justify dispersing such advice. How can you tell her what Rx drug she should be using after reading her email only? I don't think a dermatologist or any other professional would prescribe anything without examining the patient first. You don't even KNOW which medications she tried already. Maybe she already used Accutane and it didn't help her. IMHO, you are doing her a disservice by such advice. Sorry, but I had to say it. Alena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2002 Report Share Posted May 2, 2002 Have you taken a look at your diet? Are you avoiding the rosacea trigger foods? Keep in mind that it takes time to recover from a flare-up. It took me three months and that was on a very restricted diet, acupuncture, and herbs. So, be patient and try to relax. I strongly suggest the diet approach if you haven't already looked at that. Also, I found relief from flushing with baby aspirin - I take one twice a day, BUT, ask your doctor first as there are medical issues with taking aspirin regularly. --- sschmitz53210us sschmitz53210us@...> wrote: > I have tried several medications from the > dermatologist. All made my > skin much worse. Dermatologist told me there was > nothing left to do > but cover it up or use lasers. I've tried gold bond, > zinco, disks and > several other suggestions on this board. Everything > just makes it > worse. I quit drinking and started drinking lots of > water. This has > not helped either. My face is always bright red. > Next week I'm > going to my regular doctor and get tested for > allergies. Any > suggestions would be much appreciated. > > > > -- > Please read the list highlights before posting to > the whole group (http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html). > Your post will be delayed if you don't give a > meaningful subject or trim your reply text. You must > change the subject when replying to a digest ! > > See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently > published book. > > To leave the list send an email to > rosacea-support-unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 I second the opinion to look at your diet and see if there is are some foods triggering your facial redness. If you're going to actually consult an allergist, a food diary is a good place to start because the odds are probably higher that it's a type 2 allergy (often called food intolerances) which won't show up as a " true " (type 1, IgE mediated) allergy. You can keep track in your food diary not only of things that you've eaten, but also report on how your skin looks at each mealtime and if you get an allergist who's willing to help you investigate, they'll likely find that information very useful in identifying any delayed reaction patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 I second the opinion to look at your diet and see if there is are some foods triggering your facial redness. If you're going to actually consult an allergist, a food diary is a good place to start because the odds are probably higher that it's a type 2 allergy (often called food intolerances) which won't show up as a " true " (type 1, IgE mediated) allergy. You can keep track in your food diary not only of things that you've eaten, but also report on how your skin looks at each mealtime and if you get an allergist who's willing to help you investigate, they'll likely find that information very useful in identifying any delayed reaction patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 I second the opinion to look at your diet and see if there is are some foods triggering your facial redness. If you're going to actually consult an allergist, a food diary is a good place to start because the odds are probably higher that it's a type 2 allergy (often called food intolerances) which won't show up as a " true " (type 1, IgE mediated) allergy. You can keep track in your food diary not only of things that you've eaten, but also report on how your skin looks at each mealtime and if you get an allergist who's willing to help you investigate, they'll likely find that information very useful in identifying any delayed reaction patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 Thank you for all your suggestions. My skin gets hot and even redder when I have a beer so I decided to stop. It is very dry and itchy most of the day. Putting any kind of moisturize on it makes it redder. Now I will start cutting back slowly on the foods I eat and see if that helps. Thanks again for all your help. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2002 Report Share Posted May 4, 2002 on 5/3/02 3:06 AM, Gloria Cantens at gloria@... wrote: > I have to agree about the ffect of sugar and other carbs (all processed > food) as well as the benefits of greens and RAW vegetables. I tried > steaming and had different results. > > Gigi Hi Gigi, What vegetables do you eat? And how do you prepare them? Just a big chopped salad?? One of the most difficult things for me is expanding my repertoire because I don't always know what to do with vegetables or how to combine them. I eat salads with mixed greens, cucumbers, red peppers, carrots, maybe some beans. And lately I have been on a steamed broccolli and bok choy kick. I have recently discovered steaming bok choy and I LOVE it!! I'm doing low-no sugar right now and bok choy actually tastes sweet to me. Also, I love kale (and I also love how nutritious it is!) but have limited success in cooking it. Sometimes it's the most delicious stuff I can imagine; other times I can barely eat it because it's bitter. I have not yet tried simply steaming it. Do you happen to use kale? Thanks for any tips you can send along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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