I would love to share with you guys how I treat my roseacea! Firstly, I wish I had known about this years ago, as I don't think my roseacea would have gotten so bad.
All you need is a small spray bottle. Fill it just under a quarter of the way up with natural glycerine. Then put a couple drops of toner into it. I use witch hazel or rosewater then fill the rest of the bottle with cold water and give it a good shake. It can be kept in the fridge for couple of weeks.
I spray a couple of times into the palm of my hand then wipe it onto my face. I avoid around my eyes because when I wear mascara, it smudges slightly. You will be amazed at how it calms your face and moisturizes! I used to get the pustules on my nose area constantly and now it's only occasionally. I would like to say I don't use metrogels anymore as my treatment works better and doesn't dry my skin.
Please try this; it does work and is very cheap to make.
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I have found it very hard to find a moisturizer that does not cause massive problems with my rosacea. One day, I found a bottle of Johnson's baby moisturizer cream.
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Does Aloe work for Rosacea? Any other suggestions?
Pat from Churubusco, IN
I have Rosacea, but I've never tried Aloe. I tried some prescribed medication, tho, that didn't help at all! Now, I just try to cover it up as much as possible with makeup! Good luck and God bless you.
I have never tried aloe, but I have tried just about everything else. I stayed on antibotics all the time which wasn't good. I have seen several Drs. and if would come back.. Someone told me about a natural drink with wild berries called Mona Vie. It is suppose to help cure all kinds of illnesses.
Recommended book: Win the War Within, Floyd Chilton. How to get the autoimmune machinery turned off. Very helpful for me.
I dont think aloe would help that condition. You will need to do reading online. However, I do know that people with roasecea cannot drink anything with caffiene or any alocoholic beverages.
I've used aloe, and it will soothe the skin, but not take care of the problem. I've also tried antibiotics, creams, soaps, etc. None worked. Once I cut out all wheat, corn, and dairy from my diet, I quit having problems. I've worked for drs for over 20 years and read numerous medical journals. None had ever made the diet-allergy-rosecea connection, but it worked for me.
Drink Rooibos tea. You can also wipe the used tea bags over your face in the morning and evening after cleansing. I have no more problems.
Carolyn - South Africa.
They are right, aloe will do nothing to eliminate or improve rosacea, but it is very soothing when your face is itching and inflammed. For an even better result, refridgerate your aloe for a short time. Ahhhh!
Does rosacea go away?
By Leticia from CA
Leticia -- if you've been diagnosed, you should be asking your doctor about this. If you forgot to ask while in the office, give them a call and ask the nurse whatever questions you have.
Sadly, NO. There are treatments available by prescription, but they only reduce the inflammation and redness. Speaking from experience, rosacea is a lifelong battle. Ask your Dr. what you can do to reduce flareups, including medication and dietary changes.
Ok, all of the experts and doctors say never, ever to do this, but it worked for me. I had a quarter size of rosacea on my cheek right under the eye socket.
I tried everything. Then a lady at work recommended corizone cream. Again, you're not supposed to use this on rosacea, but it worked for me. Took about a month and has never come back, either in that space or anywhere else. Make your own decision of course, this was just my experience. Good luck Sweetie!
In my experience, no, Rosacea does not go away. But it can be controlled with medication and topical creams. You need to consult your doctor. Over-the counter remedies don't work.
Lady Bee
You can have it lasered. That is what I have been doing. Each person is different. Most everyone needs two treatments minimum, some people need to have more, some every six to eight weeks. Insurance does not cover this so it is not thrifty!
I have been diagnosed with mild Rosacea and prescribed Finacea. I found this to be very expensive and understand I will have to use it forever. Does anyone have experience with treating Rosacea with something less expensive?
By cybergrannie from FL
I don't know about the comparative costs, but I have been using Metrogel for my rosacea for years with good results.
I suggest that you read the blog that I poseted the link for, she suggest a good book that talks about sheap things that work for rosacea.
sarasrosaceablog.blogspot.com/
I have rosacea too. I use Tea Tree Oil soap from Trader Joe's ($3.50 for 2 good size bars). I think it has helped. You can use very diluted tea tree oil on your face also (it has antiseptic properties). Also, certain foods aggravate my rosacea,such as very hot and/or spicey foods, & alcohol. Sitting in the sun also aggravtes my rosacea. I never found that the creams (such as Metrogel) that the dermatologist recommended worked. For a while I was on a daily low dose antibiotic - I am not sure if that worked. One good thing is that my face has gotten better as I get older.
Be sure to read everything on this link including the 'tip' to the right in order to find out what will work best for you I hope you can find your 'triggers' so you won't need to continue using medication.
www.skincarephysicians.com/
Just now I happened across this query and I hope that you see my reply.
I'm very much into using herbal remedies however and wherever I can. Some of the herbs (sometimes known as weeds) are right in your backyard. Plantain is one that I literally will not be without. A Google search will introduce you to the plant and it's medicinal properties.
One of my granddaughters had a problematic case of acne that could not be relieved. Plantain came to the rescue. It's said to be helpful with rosacea too so you may want to consider trying it.
For the acne, I thoroughly clean the plantain leaves then puree them in an old coffee grinder. I then mix the puree into whatever cream or lotion I happen to have in the house; recently I used Alpen Goat Milk Body Lotion.
Kaitlyn's skin, especially in the forehead area where she had the biggest problem, is 99% acne free. And done with a backyard weed !!!
Can I use vinegar for rosacea on my skin?
By lucy from NY
Things You'll Need:
Apple cider vinegar tablets
Medicated sunscreen
Aloe treatment
Step 1 Consult with a skincare professional. A consultation with a dermatologist or skincare specialist will determine the severity of your skin condition and the best type of treatment plan for your skin.
Step 2 Search for apple cider vinegar tablets. Apple cider vinegar supplements are readily available at health food stores and natural herbal medicine outlets; look for all-natural, organic varieties from a reputable company.
Step 3 Take the recommended dose of apple cider vinegar tablets. In most cases, 1 or 2 tablets per day can begin the healing process for rosacea and other skin conditions.
Step 4 Take care of your skin throughout treatment. Skin that is damaged from rosacea needs extra special care, especially if you spend a lot of time in the sun. Make sure you are using medicated sunscreen and other skincare products to protect the skin during your apple cider vinegar supplementation.
Step 5 Soothe the skin with aloe treatments. Apple cider vinegar tablets will take time to bring results, but you can soothe and manage your skin during the process by applying topical aloe treatments. Aloe can be very soothing and may help with the healing process. Good luck.
Do not put apple cider vinegar directly on your Rosacea. I have contact dermatitis and tried the vinegar directly on my skin. It made it tremendously worse. It's okay for undamaged areas of skin but not on any broken or inflamed areas.
My Dr had me try taking fish oil supliments, I think it's lightened. She told me I could also try Flax seed oil suplliments but I haven't tried that.
