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Does untreated rosacea always get worse?

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Cheetah
Cheetah

I've had rosacea for some years.   I flush easily and, although my face isn't very red, I do get red bumps on my cheeks.  Up to now these bumps/pustules have been and gone.  Now I've had them for a few months and they seem to be increasing in number.  I've got other problems - IBS and acid reflux - for which I'm seeing my doctor and I'm embarrassed about mentioning yet another ailment.  If I leave it will it go away, or does rosacea get worse if not treated?  At the moment I'm just making sure my face is very clean and use moisturiser.  I'll be seeing my doctor next week.

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  • AvalonLaser
    AvalonLaser Cheetah

    Posted

    Hello Rosiemags 

    Rosacea generally won't go by itself and can get worse at different times of the month. There are a few treatments you can have which will keep it away but there is no cure. I would recommend IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and Dermaquest Skin therapy- Lactic Skin Resurfacer. The products I would recommend are Dermaquest skin therapy.

    There are also other things you can do, try and cut out spicy food, wear sun proctection and  keep out of the sun. Aloe vera drinks have been said to improve this too.

    Hope this helps 

    Avalon Laser Clinic 

     

  • OdaO
    OdaO Cheetah

    Posted

    Avoid too much of:

    -Alcohol

    -Coffee

    -Spicy food

    -Sunlight

    -Always use a good sunscreen.

    -Change your pillowcase often.

    -Eat raw broccoli.

    -Drink green tea.

    -Try to get enough sleep! I am sure my condition would have been better if I did, because I really see it worsen by sleepless nights.

  • Cheetah
    Cheetah

    Posted

    Thanks for your help everyone.  I do watch my diet quite carefully because of my other problems, but I have had an IBS flare-up in the last few months which has made me feel very unwell.  I assume the rosacea has worsened because of this.  I will mention it when I see the doctor.  Thanks again.
  • jacqueline20087
    jacqueline20087 Cheetah

    Posted

    Hi ive onky had Rosacea for a couple of years,my symptoms sound exactly like yours. Iwas determinex to get to the bottom ofwhat was causing it. I have really bad acid reflux like yourslf, i am on 60g

    Lanzoprazole every day, my symptoms only started when i got bad stomache. I also used makeup wipes,BIG mistake! Dont ever use this things. I cut out my tablets, went to clinique counter got some cleanser and moisturuser, my skin has been fab, no red postule thingys, honestly cant believe tge difference! Trouble is im taking Gaviscon Advanced, but its worth it .

    • OdaO
      OdaO jacqueline20087

      Posted

      Hi, I quit most of my Clinique regime when diagnosed with R. Perhaps I should reconsider. What products are you using, and in particular which toner.. nr 1?
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