Poetry :
I want to share the name of a product with you that has been great for covering the red areas on my face... those dreaded Rosacea splotches. The name is Dermablend Leg and Body Cover. I bought mine, as well as the powder, at Foley's make-up counter.
I apply it differently than the directions on the back of the tube. I moisten my face, just a bit, all over. Next, I apply Equate Moisturizing Lotion (Fragrance Free) from Walmart. Then I use a make-up pad by saturating it with water and squeeze the water out. I put just a dab of Dermablend on the pad and smear it into the pad, then apply it evenly to the red areas of my face. I allow it to dry and powder it with Dermablend Matte Setting Powder. Voilla!
For those who prefer not to use make-up, there is a special laser that can be a big help in removing the redness. Also, Photoderm treatments may be what you need. Ask your dermatologist to recommend someone.
I don't remember where I heard of the following Homemade Topical, but it was created due to the fact that prescription topical antibiotics contain alcohol and irritates Rosacea.
Dissolve 1 tablet of Erythromycin in 2 tablespoons of water. Use a few drops of this mixture on your face every day. Admittedly, I have not tried this one, yet.
Rosacea has many triggers/trip-wires that can cause flare-ups, but not all Rosaceans necessarily get flared-up to the same degree by the same triggers. Fortunately, I like everything! Those who are are picky eaters are the ones who are cut short on their menus.
The following is a list of triggers that I received from my Dermatologist and the Rosacea Society, etc.
Acid-Forming Beverages: Coffee, Black Tea, Cocoa, Sodas with Caffeine, Thermally Hot Beverages, Beer, Wine, Champagne and Hard Liquor.
Foods: Chocolate, Vanilla, Vinegar, Mustard, Catsup, Tomatoes, Oranges, Tangerines, Grapefruit, Red Plums, Raisins, Prunes, Cranberries, Figs, Bananas, Avocados, Eggplant, Spinach, Broad-leaf Beans, Chickpeas, Legumes, Lentils, Brussels Sprouts, Asparagus, Sour Cream, Yogurt, Cheeses (cottage cheese is o.k.), Eggs, Oatmeal, Smoked Foods, Processed Foods, Pickled Foods, Fermented Foods, Foods high in histamine; Beef, Liver, Other Organ Meats, Poultry, Some Fish, Shellfish, Flour and Flour-based Products as in Pasta, Cornstarch, Thermally Hot Foods, Spicy Hot Foods, Soy Products and Sugar.
(I eat most of these foods in small amounts, with little to no problem, except Hot Peppers and Soy Products. Tomatoes used to flare my face up, but in the last couple of years, I have had no problems with tomatoes).
(Even if it weren't for Rosacea, I recently read a very interesting article with a negative report regarding Soy because of Testosterone).
Medications: Vasodilators, Topical Steroids, Oral Steroids, Corticosteroids ( Prednizone, Cortisone, Synthetic HRT or ERT, Birth Control Pills.
Skin Care Products that contain: Most Oils, Alcohol, Hydro-alcoholic Substances, Acetone, Toners Substances, Fragrances, Some Cosmetics, Hair Sprays, Any substance that causes stinging or redness of the skin.
Other: Clay Masques, Facial Scrubs, Touching your face too aggressively.
Weather: Humidity, Strong Winds, Cold, Sun.
Temperature-Related: Excessively Warm Environments, Simple Over-heating, Hot Baths, Saunas.
Physical Exertion: Exercise, Lift and Load Jobs.
Medical Conditions: Chronic Cough, Caffeine Withdrawal Syndrome, Menopause, Frequent Flushing.
Emotional Influences: Stress, Anxiety, Anger.
Substances: Smoking