To Re Frustrated!

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Dear ,

Welcome to the wonderful world of rosacea! Life's a bitch, isn't it?

I don't mean to be facetious, but many of us have been where you are and

it is terribly frustrating and even frightening. I also have nose

swelling, but am getting some relief with low-dose accutane and laser.

Others find relief through supplements, antibiotics, and diet. Everyone

is different in how he and she responds to treatment.

Your best bet is to read through the entire archives, paying particular

attention to posts that refer to red nose syndrome, nose swelling and

rhinophyma.

Please don't panic. This disorder can be treated, but you have to find

a good derm, preferably a laser dermatologist who has a history of

treating rosacea and rhinophyma. This won't be cheap or easy, but you

have to persist.

You should also order Dr. Nase's book. It has been a lifesaver for many

of us. In fact, anyone who subscribes to this group should buy Dr.

Nase's book. I have referenced mine so often now that it has literally

become dog-earred.

, you mention that you are Welsh. I am of Irish descent, and in

Ireland, rosacea is known as the " curse of the celts. " People of Celtic

descent seem to have a predisposition to this disease.

There are couple of things that you can try right now to reduce your

swelling and redness:

Drink lots of cold water throughout the day;

Avoid strenuous exercise or overheated environments;

Avoid alcohol & spicy foods;

Avoid hot foods and beverages -- let them cool first;

Take an advil or aspirin occasionally -- this really helps me

Good luck and hang in there,

Heidi