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[Guest guest]

I want to thank everyone for their input - this group

is a wonderful find!

I was diagnosed with rosacea 3 years ago; I am 31 now.

I've used metrocream 2x a day since and all was well

enough. Recently however, I've noticed a great amount

of dryness on my cheeks and a strange thickening of

the skin in that area. I assumed it was super dry skin

so I tried to moisturize more - even tried a dab of

vaseline at night. It got worse. Upon reading messages

from this group, I am realizing that this is part of

the skin condition I was not aware of.

The idea of a food diary is a good one; I've attempted

on several occasions to track down my dietary

culprits, but usually give up in disgust because it

seems such varied foods cause my flare ups. I have a

hard time pointing a finger at the specific foods

(other than cheese and tomato products which I am

CERTAIN affect me negatively). You have inspired me to

try again.

Kathleen

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