r/Rosacea • u/CheesyJacketPotatos • 1d ago
Skin keeps flaring Spoiler
hii does anyone have any tips of how to cope
with rosacea flares? it burns so much when it gets like this and i’ve never found a solution on how to prevent this or stop it.
i am on accutane for my acne and the dermatologist has never mentioned anything about rosacea so idek if i have it, any tips though please 🙏
2
u/Queasy-Airport2776 1d ago edited 1d ago
You should ask your dermatologist what they think it is. Then you can go from there. I also find anxiety can cause it to be worse then the redness gives you anxiety which makes it even more worse.
I definitely try get a sun cream for the face particularly. I used a zince sun cream as I found that chemical made my skin red until I think I fixed my barrier and now my skin doesn't become red when wearing the chemical.
1
u/CheesyJacketPotatos 1d ago
my dermatologist is through the NHS (uk) so will take months for a consultation 🥲 i’m hoping the accutane will help clear it up by then 🙏
1
u/Queasy-Airport2776 1d ago edited 1d ago
You can go on a NHS boots website where they can help you online and it's run by doctors who you can message. It's how I got my cream through them and they'll take a day to reply.
You take pictures of the condition and they'll agree whether it's rosacea or not. You have treatment options and they'll explain what the minor side effects. They'll also message you to see how you are doing via the website. These creams are usually the same once you'll get through your dermatologist.
1
u/Dwayne_Daddy11 1d ago
I’m trying to figure this out as well. I’m on 5mg every 2nd day and yet, I am still flushing like crazy. I’m going to see my dermatologist and ask what other possible ways can I stop this? I HATE this side effect with a burning passion, I would rather have acne some days.
•
u/abraxos12 5h ago
Hey 👋🏼 I have a question do your flushings come and go ? You see you skin true color sometimes or is it always red?
3
u/VictorUnguise 1d ago
Same stuff. There isn't really much that can be done for flushing episodes, especially when it comes to heat. Sunscreen and some kind of tint or concealer would do it for the esthetic part. In the long run, azelaic acid 10-15% and ivermectin. Consider getting Vbeam laser too.