Are there any over the counter treatments or home remedies for rosacea?!
Question: I am driven a little crazy by some responses on here. If you have true rosacea (and not just sensitive, dry skin), there aren't many home remedies that will provide much true relief. Rosacea has been studied by caused by an over-production by certain inflammatory proteins in the skin (determined by your genes). It's not caused by a fungus (or even by a bacterium, although antibiotics do help some people, because they have anti-inflammatory effect). The over-the-counter product Prosacea does help some people; it contains some sulfur, which is a clinically-proven treatment for rosacea.
It does also help to avoid the sun, avoid caffeine, and avoid alcohol if you have rosacea. These are all common triggers for flare-ups and tend to exacerbate the condition. It also helps to use very gentle, non-abrsasive facial cleansers. Again, this only applies to people who truly have clinically-diagnosed rosacea. Products like Eucerin Redness Relief can help mask the condition but do not treat it. Rosacea typically worsens with time if it is not treated with the appropriate medications. If your skin is oily, you can try the dandruff shampoo Sebulex -- it contains both salicylic acid and sulfur; it will treat rosacea (because of the sulfur), and the salicylic acid will help reduce oiliness.
The best medical treatment is Finacea, 15% azelaic acid, which is only available through a physician.
Answers: I am driven a little crazy by some responses on here. If you have true rosacea (and not just sensitive, dry skin), there aren't many home remedies that will provide much true relief. Rosacea has been studied by caused by an over-production by certain inflammatory proteins in the skin (determined by your genes). It's not caused by a fungus (or even by a bacterium, although antibiotics do help some people, because they have anti-inflammatory effect). The over-the-counter product Prosacea does help some people; it contains some sulfur, which is a clinically-proven treatment for rosacea.
It does also help to avoid the sun, avoid caffeine, and avoid alcohol if you have rosacea. These are all common triggers for flare-ups and tend to exacerbate the condition. It also helps to use very gentle, non-abrsasive facial cleansers. Again, this only applies to people who truly have clinically-diagnosed rosacea. Products like Eucerin Redness Relief can help mask the condition but do not treat it. Rosacea typically worsens with time if it is not treated with the appropriate medications. If your skin is oily, you can try the dandruff shampoo Sebulex -- it contains both salicylic acid and sulfur; it will treat rosacea (because of the sulfur), and the salicylic acid will help reduce oiliness.
The best medical treatment is Finacea, 15% azelaic acid, which is only available through a physician.
chamomile tea bags. Just soak them and then place on skin for at least 15 minutes. very soothing.
Eucerin redness relief helps to elimiate and hide redness. Can get at walgreens. I also use skin cuticles corrective gel. It works as an antiinflammatory. That you can get online or ebay.
http://www.become.com/shop?refdisa=ytf&q...
http://www.duanereade.com/rednessrelief....
My mother in-law lived to be 97 using only homeopathic remedies. At one point one family member had rosacea and she had him try Prosacea. It worked like a charm. Here's a link for you to check it out.
The book I read about yeast (candida albicans fungus) said it is the cause of rosacea, along with a host of other skin conditions.
If this is so, then cleansing the body of yeast should help. Yogurt is one good way to help with this as the acidophilous bacteria helps control the yeast fungus.
Not eating products containing yeast also should help.
I've suffered from Rosacea in the past, so I use a toner with Rosewater in it. Apparently, it improves the complexion of dry skin, which is why I got Rosacea. (Even if you think your skin is oily, it might be too dry in the cheek area.) Rosewater worked for me, and it's natural so perhaps less harmful to your skin.