Hey, I've been here for a while just as a lurker but I officially need advice for myself now.
I have Rosacea and persistent acne. I didn't start getting acne until I was 22-23(I'm 28 now)
Basically I just cant seem to get rid of it. I eat healthy(no dairy/grain/sugar) I change my towels and pillowcases everyday,
I wash my face in the morning and at night with a cetaphil wash and use a Cerave Pm moisturizer after. I've been on Retin a Micro 0.4% for 3 months along with doxycycline. I used to have a problem with nodular acne as well and since the Retin/Doxy combo I can say I haven't had one since(Thank God!!) but I still have regular whiteheads and closed red pimples you can't pop.
The area is around my mouth and on my left cheek. Virtually I don't get acne any other place and I cant figure out why since I assume I have every base covered. Thanks for your replies in advance and please don't say "you need to be using insert facewash" or something along those lines because that's not the problem.
Heres my advice. Go on an anti-inflammatory diet. No dairy, grains, etc. Start washing your face with just cold water and a microfiber cloth to blot off the oil every day. Add in a cleanser every other night or so just to help get the grime off. Stop using retin-a (why the fuck do they have you on that?? you have rosacea?) lol. Keep taking the doxy till your topical regimen is under control. COnsider using short -term elidel for inflammation.
