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.
I am doing some research on some homeopathic remedies:
ReplyDeleteA cream containing an extract of the herb Chrysanthellum indicum has been explored for the treatment of rosacea. Compounds in the extract appear to strengthen capillaries. A large study involving 246 people with rosacea examined the safety and effectiveness of a cream containing one percent Chrysanthellum indicum extract (applied twice a day) or placebo.
After 12 weeks, the Chrysanthellum indicum cream significantly improved rosacea symptoms, including facial redness, compared to placebo. Adverse reactions were mild and did not differ compared with the placebo group.
Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, has been used topically for rosacea. It is thought to improve the skin barrier, improve the skin’s moisture level, and reduce inflammation. One study looked at a niacinamide-containing facial moisturizer (applied twice daily) or a placebo moisturizer in 50 people with rosacea. After four weeks, the niacinamide-containing moisturizer was found to improve the skin barrier. Niacinamide taken orally has also been explored for rosacea.
Another topical treatment used for rosacea is the herb licorice. One study examined the effect of a topical licorice skin regimen in 62 people with mild to moderate facial redness. There was significant improvement in redness at the four and eight week assessments.
Inadequate riboflavin, caused by insufficient dietary intake or poor absorption in the digestive tract, may be associated with rosacea.
One study found that Demodex folliculorum mites, which are normally found on the skin but more in larger numbers on the skin of rosacea patients, are more likely to affect the skin of animals in riboflavin. An increased number of mites may cause blockage of the pores from inflammation or may allow for the growth of bacteria on the skin. Read my fact sheet on B Complex.
Azelaic acid cream is derived from wheat, rye and barley. It appears to have antimicrobial action that slows the growth of skin bacteria and appears to be effective at reducing skin redness and papules and pustules associated with rosacea.
One study conducted by the University of British Columbia found that azelaic acid 20 percent cream was as effective as topical metronidazole 0.75 percent cream in reducing the number of papules and pustules on the skin. Azelaic acid also appeared to be slightly more effective at reducing redness.
In addition, overall improvement was rated by physicians as higher with azelaic acid. Both creams, however, showed equal improvement in the symptoms of dryness, burning, telangiectasia and itching. The most common side effect of the azelaic acid cream was stinging on application, but the patients still had a better overall impression of azelaic acid than the metronidazole cream.
Besides stinging, side effects of azelaic acid may include lightening of darkened areas of skin, although the skin does not appear to lighten beyond its normal color.
Apple cider vinegar taken orally is used as a home remedy for rosacea. It is thought to stimulate the release of digestive enzymes and help normalize the bacterial balance in the intestines. Consult a health practitioner before trying apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is available in liquid and tablet form. There have been reports linking use of the tablets with esophageal injury. Read my fact sheet on Apple Cider Vinegar.
(http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/treatments/a/Rosacea.htm)
I can attest to the Apple Cider Vinegar. That stuff works on my indigestion, as well as my acid reflux. dunno why, but it does. I take it with honey and water (can't take it straight, that stuff is nasty with a capital N).