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All i can say from experience is be carefull with moisturisers or cream choices.i cant recommend any but can only ssy that my moisturiser was caused rosacea,for month i was okayish with it then out of nowhere rosacea and pustules galore around nose and mouth.

after changes in diet and no didference i noticed my eyes were stinging under them and then experimented.i stopped applying moisturiser to my nose and not as much to areas under eyes and rosacea went.

what i am trying to say is that even creams can aggravate rosacea so whats actualy good or bad fir you i dont know.its a case of experimenting until you find whats aggravating your skin.

A great option for people with irritated skin/rosacea is SkinCeuticals phyto corrective gel. It is a little more pricey (somewhere around $65) but it's very soothing. It might be something worth researching. If not, then yes Eucerin is a great moisturizer. The Eucerin lotion with 10% urea helps people combat dehydrated and red skin. Also if you're having sudden flares I would look at your diet and see if there are any potential ingredients or foods that cause you to flare. I'm sure you know this but caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, and nightshade vegetables are often triggers for many people. Make sure you're not using any harsh cleansers or anything too drying. I hope things get better!!

21 hours ago, Quadboy said:

All i can say from experience is be carefull with moisturisers or cream choices.i cant recommend any but can only ssy that my moisturiser was caused rosacea,for month i was okayish with it then out of nowhere rosacea and pustules galore around nose and mouth.

after changes in diet and no didference i noticed my eyes were stinging under them and then experimented.i stopped applying moisturiser to my nose and not as much to areas under eyes and rosacea went.

what i am trying to say is that even creams can aggravate rosacea so whats actualy good or bad fir you i dont know.its a case of experimenting until you find whats aggravating your skin.

Thank you. This is why I'm always super careful with what I put on my skin and do research and patch tests first! Unfortunately there's a risk with any new product, but sometimes I guess we have to take the risk to find out what works and what doesn't. It is a scary process though, I hate it.
 

9 hours ago, WestCoast82 said:

A great option for people with irritated skin/rosacea is SkinCeuticals phyto corrective gel. It is a little more pricey (somewhere around $65) but it's very soothing. It might be something worth researching. If not, then yes Eucerin is a great moisturizer. The Eucerin lotion with 10% urea helps people combat dehydrated and red skin. Also if you're having sudden flares I would look at your diet and see if there are any potential ingredients or foods that cause you to flare. I'm sure you know this but caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods, and nightshade vegetables are often triggers for many people. Make sure you're not using any harsh cleansers or anything too drying. I hope things get better!!

Hi, thank you so much for your really informative comment. I will look into the SkinCeuticals product you mention, but I'm thinking the Eucerin might be a bit more in my price range! (I felt a bit extravagant even forking out £20 for that but I was just so desperate for something to make a difference). I am actually completely new to the rosacea thing (not even sure if that's what I have, but the symptoms fit) so I had no idea diet could trigger it and have never heard of nightshade vegetables at all. What is the theory behind diet being linked? Are there any other things that might trigger it that I should avoid? Currently heat seems to be my biggest trigger for flaring, which is problematic because by heat I mean just a comfortable temperature where I'm not actually shivering.... Also drinking tea or eating food that is anything more than vaguely lukewarm does it as well. I actually can't eat hot meals anymore. Is that normal? Really hoping that over time the Eucerin might help calm it down and make it react less to these things as that's what it claims to do, but I shan't hold my breath!

The best thing you can do is treat your skin very gently. Don't use anything abrasive and I wouldn't advise using any mechanical exfoliation. Have you been diagnosed with rosacea? Also do you have pustules and papules (red acne) as well or just the flushing? Rosacea is actually considered to be an autoimmune disease so it is DIRECTLY linked to the gut. The more you can clean up your diet (which everyone should for health reasons) the better you'll manage your skin. Many people that have rosacea have success supplementing with MSM (it contains shellfish so don't take it if you have seafood allergies). Also, as you said heat exacerbates rosacea so since the sun can cause issues, I would suggest supplementing with vitamin D (I love NOW brand and I personally take it- it's on amazon) and start using a good sunscreen (Elta clear sunscreen is great or there's a tinted version for rosacea sufferers but I don't personally like it- other people do though). Yes definetly avoid hot food and tea! Wait for both to get cool befor eating/drinking (I know that sucks but think about the positive at least you won't burn the roof of your mouth anymore lol). As for RX topicals there's one called soolantra that has helped many people, but it tends to help more with pustules and papules (and I'm not sure if it's available outside the US). If you can eliminate added sugar entirely that will really help. Try starting a journal and anytime you notice something makes you flare write it down on the "do not eat list." One last reccomendation is there's a skincare line called Avene (French skincare) and they have a hypersensitive product line that is highly reccomended for rosacea. I hope some of this helps and I'm happy to answer anymore questions!

20 hours ago, WestCoast82 said:

The best thing you can do is treat your skin very gently. Don't use anything abrasive and I wouldn't advise using any mechanical exfoliation. Have you been diagnosed with rosacea? Also do you have pustules and papules (red acne) as well or just the flushing? Rosacea is actually considered to be an autoimmune disease so it is DIRECTLY linked to the gut. The more you can clean up your diet (which everyone should for health reasons) the better you'll manage your skin. Many people that have rosacea have success supplementing with MSM (it contains shellfish so don't take it if you have seafood allergies). Also, as you said heat exacerbates rosacea so since the sun can cause issues, I would suggest supplementing with vitamin D (I love NOW brand and I personally take it- it's on amazon) and start using a good sunscreen (Elta clear sunscreen is great or there's a tinted version for rosacea sufferers but I don't personally like it- other people do though). Yes definetly avoid hot food and tea! Wait for both to get cool befor eating/drinking (I know that sucks but think about the positive at least you won't burn the roof of your mouth anymore lol). As for RX topicals there's one called soolantra that has helped many people, but it tends to help more with pustules and papules (and I'm not sure if it's available outside the US). If you can eliminate added sugar entirely that will really help. Try starting a journal and anytime you notice something makes you flare write it down on the "do not eat list." One last reccomendation is there's a skincare line called Avene (French skincare) and they have a hypersensitive product line that is highly reccomended for rosacea. I hope some of this helps and I'm happy to answer anymore questions!

Hi, thank you so much for all the advice and info! I always try to be super gentle with my skin, never exfoliate, use minimal products etc. I havent been diagnosed with rosacea and to be honest Im praying I dont have it because from what I understand its a chronic condition that isnt really curable. But the past 6 months my skins been flushing red at random for no apparent reason (other than heat which definitely seems to be a trigger) and when it does all my active spots and all hyperpigmentation from the past year or so shows up in super high relief making my skin look 100x worse than it actually is. It also tends to feel kind of burney or stingy when it does it. Does that sound like rosacea? I honestly dont know, its just the only thing Ive come up with on Google. I had thought that it was a side effect of the Spironolactone that Ive been on for the last 6 months but my dermatologist is 100% convinced that its not and reducing the dose didnt seem to reduce the problem either so shes probably right, but Id never really had this issue before taking Spiro.

I dont eat or drink hot stuff anyway, but I meant it does it when food is even just warm, I have to have it cold enough that most people would be reheating it in the microwave in order for it to not do it. Not sure if thats normal? Seems excessive! Literally cant have a not cold meal anymore. Also happens when Im warm enough for the rest of my body not to be actively shivering with goosebumps, doesnt need me to actually feel hot, just comfortable, and it does it. Ive been really careful with my diet over the last 9 months in attempt to clear my acne up but eliminating various things has caused me to now be underweight which I doubt is really helping either. No idea what things would even trigger rosacea (if that is what this is). I dont eat dairy and have pretty much eliminated added sugar already. Also take a multivitamin and always use spf, so sounds like Im doing some things right at least!

Thank you so much for your help, I really appreciate it. Im finding the whole thing really upsetting and distressing and dont really know what to do to make it any better. Its stopping me leaving the house at the minute because its so unpredictable and I can never know when its going to happen in public. Really want my life back again.

I'm sorry for the delayed response, have you had any improvement? It does sound like it could be rosacea, but without a picture or seeing it in person it's hard to say. However, it sounds like you're absolutely having a reaction to something. You said you take spironolactone and a multivitamin? Have you ever stopped taking both? Often people react to one single ingredient in their supplements and have no idea that's what's causing it. I would maybe start with the multivitamin for two weeks and see if there is any improvement. Also I would suggest you start a food diary and listen very closely to how your body reacts to different foods. Anytime you notice flushing, slow digestion, or anything of that nature, take note. Is there anything else you consume on daily basis or more than four times a week? Another thing you can try is a juice cleanse. I know it doesn't sound that appetizing, but juicing gives our digestive system a break and since the liquid is not hot it might help with your flushing. I wouldn't do it for more than a week if you decide to. Also, try eating foods in their raw form for a little while, and double your intake of vegetables. What's your current skincare Regimen?

7 hours ago, WestCoast82 said:

I'm sorry for the delayed response, have you had any improvement? It does sound like it could be rosacea, but without a picture or seeing it in person it's hard to say. However, it sounds like you're absolutely having a reaction to something. You said you take spironolactone and a multivitamin? Have you ever stopped taking both? Often people react to one single ingredient in their supplements and have no idea that's what's causing it. I would maybe start with the multivitamin for two weeks and see if there is any improvement. Also I would suggest you start a food diary and listen very closely to how your body reacts to different foods. Anytime you notice flushing, slow digestion, or anything of that nature, take note. Is there anything else you consume on  daily basis or more than four times a week? Another thing you can try is a juice cleanse. I know it doesn't sound that appetizing, but juicing gives our digestive system a break and since the liquid is not hot it might help with your flushing. I wouldn't do it for more than a week if you decide to. Also, try eating foods in their raw form for a little while, and double your intake of vegetables. What's your current skincare Regimen? 

No, if anything it's just getting worse. I am so depressed about it right now and am not even leaving the house. Can't cope with the unpredictablity and lack of control. Thanks for the suggestion, I will try ditching the multivitamin and see what happens. I'm quite a creature of habit with my diet so there are loads of foods I eat either every day or multiple times a week. I am always pretty healthy though, lots of fruit and veg, I try to eat low GI wherever possible so lots of whole grains, I don't eat dairy or red meat, and eat little to no added sugar. My skincare regimen is Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser and Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion, with Epiduo added in as a treatment in the evening (been on that for years to help with acne) and a very light mineral foundation with spf in the morning on the rare occasions I can make myself leave the house.