Doctor Appointment

Ok, its been awhile since I posted, sorry about that.

I had one bump that would never go away so I had to take the time to go to my dermatologist and see what was up with it.  He did in fact tell me this was not a cancerous spot but I had to get a shot in the center of the bump.  Anyone that knows me knows I don't do needs, so he had to sneak up on me and jab my face.  This didn't really work.  Going back in September to see what needs to be done.

Here I am after being on the Probiotics and Tea Tree Cream.  My face seems to look worse instead of better.  I now have bought Acenevir which is an Acne & Redness relief gel (adult formula) and Adult Acnomel.  The Adult Acnomel is a tint cream to be used as a cover up before make up.  The only down side to the Acnomel is that you have to use is 3 times a day while the Acenevir is only 2 times.  Also there is a warning on the Acnomel that it will cause dryness which is some thing that I already have.  With my Rosacea, I have extremely dry skin.  So much that it feels like sand paper if I do not use a cream.

Rosacea and other health issues

After being diagnosed with Rosacea, I have gone through other medical issues such as:
hysterectomy
gall bladder removed
GERD
bleeding ulcers
chronic diarrhea

This has caused me to have to drastically change my diet.  I try to avoid caffeine, spicy foods and wheat products, especially bread.  These cause me to have acid reflux and if you read on the website can be triggers for Rosacea.

I am now taking Probiotics and using a Tea Tree & E Antiseptic Creme along with a facial sunblock.

I take the Probiotics in the morning and before bed.

I use the Tea Tree & E Antiseptic Creme in the morning before I put on the sunblock and then my makeup.  Also, I use the Tea Tree & E Antiseptic Creme after I wash the makeup off at night. When I wash my face I use a foam cleanser made for sensitive skin and rinse with lukewarm water.

The makeup I use is made for sensitive skin as well.  If you can afford it try to use an all natural makeup.  You can get those online or in some health food supply stores.  It is more expensive, so if you cannot afford it, try to shop around for liquid foundation made for sensitive skin and instead of rubbing it on your face, use a sponge and blot.

In two weeks I will post another picture.  We will then see if this helped, hurt or no change.

June 3 2012 Photo

After years of doctor's appointments and thousands of dollars on prescribed medicines, this is how my skin looks right now.