newly diagnosed rosacea sufferer

June 14, 2002

Hi,

I'm a 37 year old mother of two young children. Just two days ago

I was diagnosed with rosacea. The only reason I went to the doctor

was because my esthetician said I should have my red cheeks seen. I

am apparently in stage 1 and I am grateful to my esthetician's

recommendation that I can control this disease at an early stage. My

doctor has prescribed MetroGel and I return to see her in 6 weeks. I

have read a lot of information on the internet this past couple of

days and you can imagine how my head is spinning.

I have a few questions that I would love to have answered. The

first is I have a small red bump on my nose and am wondering if

MetroGel will help to eliminate/diminish it.

Secondly, there are so many products advertised on the Net, I don't

know which are really effective . I've seen a UK website that sells

an Aloe Vera Compltete Regimen Plus, which includes aloe gel,

moisturizer, and cleanser. I'm wondering if anyone has used these

products and if aloe vera is a solution. The web site claims that

it reduces redness, flushing/blushing, itching, spots,pimples,

swelling and flakiness.

This said, I would greatly appreciate suggestions on moisturizers,

cleasners and what kind of cover-up makeup should be used. I have

Clarins skin care products as well as foundation. The only

hesitation that I now have with Clarins is that the products do

contain some perfume.

Also, I have read that products with oil should be avoided.

However, I have read in a recent e-mail posted in this site that oil

can be used to moisturize the red cheeks. I also read on the

cea-Ltd.com website that jojoba oil can be a helpful moisturizer.

Any comments on this well be appreciated as well.

Thank you in advance to those who respond.

Sincerely,

mary

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