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"Blood-filled pimples are most commonly caused by a condition called cystic acne. Cystic acne occurs when facial hair follicles become clogged and fill with blood and pus, says Proactiv. The hormone androgen, which increases during the teen years, contributes to the formation of cystic acne, explains WebMD.....Cystic acne happens when a bacterial infection occurs deep in the skin. The infection causes large, red, painful bumps or nodules to form deep under the surface of the skin. The outermost layer of the nodule is filled with blood, with a layer of pus underneath. Cystic acne is hereditary and is most common in young men, although women get it as well, notes WebMD. Never attempt to pop blood-filled pimples caused by cystic acne, advises Proactiv. If the pimples are popped, the bacterial infection may spread to the rest of the face, causing further breakouts." reference.com

According to Proactive, "Cystic acne, or any form of scarring acne, needs immediate attention by a dermatologist. A doctor will have the best solution for nodular acne treatment." The better part of wisdom would be to go back to your dermatologist and ask your questions about this. 

"Blood filled pimples should never be popped or squeezed and instead should be allowed to heal naturally. Opening the pimple before it has healed can spread bacteria to other areas of the skin, which can cause infection." Livestrong

Nurse Bridgid has an interesting article, Is that a Zit, Cyst, or Furuncle??, about cysts which you might find helpful. 

Health Central has others asking the same question, but you have to login to get the answers.

Papule, Pustule, Pimple, Comedo, Lesion, Cyst & Abscess Explained
 

TheRed (see post #17) started a thread using 0.5% ivermectin cream and ended up using 1% ivermectin cream along with Acnil Rose (contains Azelaic Acid 15%) reporting that it cleared her skin. 

Photo Damage is one of the theories. You may be on to something. Time will tell. 

"The global market for rosacea therapeutics is expected to grow steadily during the forecast period 2016-2024, owing to rising awareness among people."

"Research on how rosacea affects certain individuals is yet to yield any concrete answers. Currently, there is no cure for rosacea, however, through effective management, the symptoms can be managed."

Rosacea Therapeutics Market: An Revolutionary innovation that redefines HC for Healthier Future, medGadget

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According to Seeking Alpha, Soolantra increased by 36%. Most anecdotal reports are reporting success with this treatment with very few reporting no success. You may want to read anecdotal reports from RF or drugs.com.

One paper describes using probiotic therapy ((Bifidobacterium breve BR03, Lactobacillus salivarius)) along with Oracea for scalp rosacea.

A case of Scalp Rosacea treated with low dose doxycycline and probiotic therapy and literature review on therapeutic options
Dermatologic Therapy, Volume 29, Issue 4, pages 249–251, July/August 2016
M. C. Fortuna, V. Garelli, G. Pranteda, F. Romaniello, M. Cardone, M. Carlesimo & A. Rossi

Peter Crouch, MD, a long time contributor in the rosacea forums has passed away on September 10, 2016. He was very helpful to rosacea sufferers. Dr. Crouch will be missed. On September 2 (post #4 in the thread he started in June), Dr Crouch posted for his last time at RF recommending another physician to get help for rosacea. Dr. Crouch was truly a very caring person. 

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Ivermectin Cream Will Contribute Much to the Treatment of Patients with Rosacea: Interview with Dr Zoe Draelos
by Caroline Helwick, American Health and Drug Benefits

Dr. Draelos volunteers on the RRDi MAC.

Sincere story however, Sean promotes Shakeology.

Added sugar or saturated fat: Which is worse?
MARY JO DILONARDO, Mother Nature Network

The article cites sugar's role in weight gain and poor nutrition, a link between sugar and unhealthy cholesterol, heart disease and tooth decay. The RRDi has pointed out sugar's role in rosacea as a trigger for over ten years. 

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Denise Wheat Graham demonstrates how Younique Touch Mineral Pressed Powder Foundation covers rosacea. 

According to the British Journal of Dermatology, "In this analysis, ivermectin helped to improve patients' HRQoL over a long term (i.e., 52 weeks) compared with metronidazole, measured by both a generic (EQ-5D) and a dermatology-specific (DLQI) instrument." Source

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On August 24, 2016 at 11:25 PM, Marco Polo said:

Hello everyone.

I'm a rather young Swiss guy new to this Forum and, of course, suffering from Rosacea (a lot). Anyway, has anyone used this Regenlite laser or heard from first-hand experience? It sounds all very good...too good?

thanks!

I haven't ever used laser for rosacea. We have a topic PDT > Lasers which would be a more appropriate place to ask this question. Thanks for posting. 

 

"Charles Darwin was at a loss to find any silver lining to our embarrassment. “It makes the blusher suffer and the beholder uncomfortable, without being of the least service to either of them,” he wrote."

Feeling foolish and awkward can be good for you in unexpected ways, boosting your sex appeal, social status and more.
By David Robson, 7 January 2016, BBC Future

"Conclusion

This study suggests that the sugar industry sponsored its first CHD research project in 1965 to downplay early warning signals that sucrose consumption was a risk factor in CHD. As of 2016, sugar control policies are being promulgated in international, federal, state, and local venues. Yet CHD risk is inconsistently cited as a health consequence of added sugars consumption. Because CHD is the leading cause of death globally, the health community should ensure that CHD risk is evaluated in future risk assessments of added sugars. Policymaking committees should consider giving less weight to food industry–funded studies, and include mechanistic and animal studies as well as studies appraising the effect of added sugars on multiple CHD biomarkers and disease development."

Sugar Industry and Coronary Heart Disease Research
A Historical Analysis of Internal Industry Documents
Cristin E. Kearns, DDS, MBA; Laura A. Schmidt, PhD, MSW, MPH; Stanton A. Glantz, PhD
JAMA Intern Med. Published online September 12, 2016. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.5394