Guest guest Posted January 26, 2002 Report Share Posted January 26, 2002 , One thing I have learned from this board and reading about rosacea is that it can take many forms. Recently when I was at the dermatologists', I spoke with a woman with rosacea whose skin was pale and without blemishes. Her cheeks and chin were so puffy they were pulled tight and her pores were quite large. I flush at times but my main problems are skin dryness and irritation with some blemishes. I used to get flakes but they disappeared when I stopped using a cleanser with alcohol in it. However, like you, the texture of my skin has worsened noticeably. I am in my mid-fifties so you could put it down to age but the texture changes started with the rosacea. I have many fine lines and solar elastosis. It also seems that the skin in the rosacea areas of my face is thickened. My dermatologist seems to think this is age-related but it seems more than coincidence that the changes began with the rosacea and continue with the progression of the rosacea. If it were age-related wouldn't it be all over my face and not just in the rosacea areas? Regarding your oily underneath and dry surface, I have read that when the skin is overly dry, the oil glands produce more oil to help the surface skin. Sorry I don't have any answers. a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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