Not a cure, but this takes away my Rosacea

[Cantwell]

I've had rosacea for around ten years or so, it started when I turned about 40. My face became red and covered in pustules, my nose was painful and swollen.
Like many people I tried anything and everything, did all the research, used creams, gels, I ate certain foods left certain food groups out of my diet. None of it worked. My self-esteem disappeared and I became very very depressed.
I asked my GP to refer me to a skin specialist which he did. I'm sure this will have been mentioned before but my specialist prescribed Lymecycline capsules. At that point I didn't think they would work, but after two weeks of these antibiotics, my face was clear for the first time in four years.
I know everybody's condition is slightly different, all I know is that this has worked for me. Some people don't want to be taking antibiotics long term and I understand that. I've managed to balance my prescription so I don't have to take this medication everyday. Over the years the maximum I can get away with is about 2 weeks without until the symptoms return. I still keep an eye on any new developments for this condition. I know how bad rosacea can effect a persons mental health so if you are struggling then get a referral to see a specialist. Lymecycline is available by prescription only ( as far as I know)
Hope this helps.

[talkhealth]

Hi Cantwell,

Thank you for your post. The antibiotics sound like they are helping you but could be causing a bacterial imbalance in your gut. You may want to consider healing your Rosacea from the inside out and turn your attention to your microbiome which could be a possible root cause. Please find a link to one of our clients, Chuckling Goat where you can read all about it:

https://www.chucklinggoat.co.uk/the-rea ... r-rosacea/

Kind regards
talkhealth

[sarahiz1973]

Hi, I have had rosacea for about 15 years now, 47 now, tried everything from my GP nothing seemed to work only slight improvements.
Was reading up on treatments as at times it was so bad wouldn't go out was so embarrassed.

Ordered Soolantra cream from independant pharmacy online, and within a week you wouldn't know I had rosacea. Barely have to use it now, if I don't use for a few weeks redness starts to return slight bumps but soon as put on cream gone within a few days. Try to use small amount weekly completely stops symptoms, Cant believe took so long to find a treatment that worked, GP never mentioned this.

Thanks