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" "I finally found my HG foundation routine! Not cakey, minimizes the appearance of pores, and covers my rosacea like a champ." The redness-canceling product in question is It Cosmetics' Bye Bye Redness Neutralizing Correcting Cream." It Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Foundation Works Wonders—Here's Proof BY RACHEL NUSSBAUM IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Neutralizing Concealing Cream

"So not all lasers are created equal, some target brown, some target red, some target water to help with wrinkles. Whether you have underlying rosacea or sunspots or if you have a birthmark, things like that, it will be targeted and you will see benefits from it. There's no break in the skin with photo facials so you don't have any downtime or recovery, and when we don't have downtime that's great, but it also means that we probably need more than one treatment. So some of the bigger lasers that get really good results is like one treatment and you are done. When they are less aggressive, the caveat is we have to trade more treatments for no downtime." Everything You've Ever Wanted to Ask a Top New York Dermatologist About Lasers, by Nada Abouarrage, WMagazine

"On the final day, Praxis Biotechnology, Inc. was the only Capital District-based firm to earn funding. The medication it is developing will help combat against rosacea, a skin condition that afflicts more than 16 million Americans. Alejandro Adam, founder of Praxis Biotechnology, said the $50,000 will go towards patient testing." FuzeHub commercial competition shows creative minds at work in business world, by Michael Hallisey, Business, Culture, News, The Spot, Spotlight News

"Stress can cause or worsen common skin conditions. Cortisol is thought to trigger the release of inflammatory compounds by skin cells, contributing to conditions like psoriasis, atopic eczema, alopecia, rosacea and acne, which affect confidence and be can cause even more stress." STRESS SIGNALS Daily Mirror Seven ways your body lets you know you're stressed - and how to beat them, By Vikki White, Mirror

"‘Why is your face so red?” It was the third comment of the day from my somewhat tactless colleagues. (I mean, I’d like to question your choice of a fleece as appropriate workwear, but some of us have manners.) Coming on top of, “God, did you have a drink at lunch? You’re very flushed” (I wish) and “Have you been snogging all weekend? Your chin looks sore” (see previous comment), I realised I couldn’t ignore what was going on with my skin any more." LIVING WITH ROSACEA, Jo Hoare, The Times

Hi Stephan, Thanks for your post. Amazon doesn't sell it. So you spray this on your face? That is what you wrote. Do you drink it sometimes?

A simple compound of water with a tincture of sodium Chlorite (not to be confused with sodium chloride/table salt) has proven effective for many skin ailments, as well as HIV. Here are some links: https://www.google.ca/patents/US4507285 https://www.google.com/patents/US6086922 https://www.google.ca/patents/US6086922

"The Vbeam Perfecta is such a treatment and has rapidly become the gold standard for addressing rosacea. It uses the latest generation pulsed dye laser delivering a powerful but gentle burst of light which is absorbed by specific blood vessels. This protocol has proven itself as safe and effective for reducing red/vascular lesions and certain non-pigmented lesions with a low incidence of side effects." Rosacea Treatment Using Top of the Line Technology available at Skin & Laser Surgery Center, Digital Journal Seb91 writes, "From someone who has had close to 20 V beams over the last 5 years, I understand what you're going through. What I have always found with Vbeam, whether its pupuric or non-pupric, things always are worse before they get better. My skin is always more flushy, sensitive, red for at least 2 weeks after vbeam." post no 2 The Vbeam Perfecta is considered one of the top of the line machines. What you need to understand is anyone with a lot of money can purchase a top of the line racing car like a Lotus Formula One but its the driver that really counts. The same is true with these high end laser machines, it is the dermatologist or the operator using the laser that make the difference. Reply to this Topic There is a reply to this topic button somewhere on the device you are reading this post. If you never heard about this topic and you learned about it here first, wouldn't it be a gracious act on your part to show your appreciation for this topic by registering with just your email address and show your appreciation with a post? And if registering is too much to ask, could you post your appreciation for this topic by finding the START NEW TOPIC button in our guest forum where you don't have to register? We know how many have viewed this topic because our forum software shows the number of views. However, most rosaceans don't engage or show their appreciation for our website and the RRDi would simply ask that you show your appreciation, please, simply by a post.

The RRDi was legally formed as a 501 c 3 non profit organization for rosacea in 2004. Setting up a non profit is not for the timid or faint of heart. What I have found is that most rosacea sufferers could care less how a non profit spends is donations. Case in point is how the NRS spends its donations (if you do care read this page). I have done a great deal of investigation into non profits and how they spend their donations and you can read the results of this investigation if you are interested in this thread. If you think that the RRDi mission statement and purpose is a good idea and want to keep the RRDi going someone really has to take over and carry the baton since I am now 69 years old, have a heart condition, and basically keeping this ship floating pretty much by myself. The other members of the board of directors have their own lives and can give very little volunteer time to the RRDi. We need some board members that are active. I have reached out to others but there are not many who can volunteer as I have done for all these years. Basically what you have is three non profits for rosacea, the RRDi, the NRS, and the AARS. The RRDi is the only non profit organized by rosacea sufferers. The other two non profits are organized by non rosacea sufferers. If you think the RRDi is a good idea and should continue and grow into a better organization some of you must step up to the plate and start swinging. Otherwise, the RRDi is going to dissolve. So think about it and let me know if you can help. I need help and this is a call to arms. Reply to this Topic There is a reply to this topic button somewhere on the device you are reading this post. If you never heard about this topic and you learned about it here first, wouldn't it be a gracious act on your part to show your appreciation for this topic by registering with just your email address and show your appreciation with a post? And if registering is too much to ask, could you post your appreciation for this topic by finding the START NEW TOPIC button in our guest forum where you don't have to register? We know how many have viewed this topic because our forum software shows the number of views. However, most rosaceans don't engage or show their appreciation for our website and the RRDi would simply ask that you show your appreciation, please, simply by a post.

I read the Brownstein article which is a good read. When I was an EMT in my training I was also told to add 100 to the patients age to reach the systolic threshold. If the patient's systolic was higher than this number the patient had high blood pressure. I still feel the same way about what is considered high blood pressure and also feel the same as Dr. Brownstein about these new BP standards. Thanks for the article. I have always had low blood pressure. At the end of 2015 I had heart issues and was in the hospital for 12 days they gave me a plethora of cardiac drugs, many of them lowering my blood pressure further, until they came up with a concoction of a handful of drugs I was to take after leaving the hospital and took them along with lasix for about year, After drastically changing my diet (no alcohol or coffee for a year) and increasing my exercise I got dramatically better and now only take 25 mg of Carvedilol and one 81 mg of aspirin a day. My blood pressure is still low. My heart is a lot better. Flushing? I flush no more than the general population.

Thanks Mistica for your post on iodine. I have added iodine to the first post mentioning your post. My wife takes kelp drops. I don't have any flushing issues since I take Carvedilol.

PARTY season is almost here so skin is in for an onslaught of late nights, booze, sugar and layers of make-up. PERFECT PARTY SKIN Prepare your skin for the office Christmas party with our tips on how to feel fresh… from avoiding breakouts to rosacea and dark circles, By Lynsey Clarke, The Sun

"The word spider vein comes from the resemblance of these veins to a spider weaving its web. A lot of men also have this condition especially those who work outdoors." What is causing the redness of your nose and face?, By Dr Bhatti, Galway Advertiser

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Psychodermatology: More Than Skin Deep | Linda Papadopoulos | TEDxUniversityofManchester Dr Linda Papadopoulos Discusses Perceptions: At the Heart of Facial Redness

Hear Dr Linda Papadopoulos discuss the results of the Face Values Global Perceptions Survey. Commissioned on behalf of Galderma, the research focused on the impact that facial redness associated with rosacea can have on people's perceptions. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) DOI 10.1007/s13555-015-0077-2 Perceptions on the Psychological Impact of Facial Erythema Associated with Rosacea: Resultsof International Survey Thomas Dirschka . Giuseppe Micali . Linda Papadopoulos . Jerry Tan . Alison Layton . Simon Moore In an article published by Reconteur and written by Beatrice Aiden where she refers to Dr. Papadopoulos with saying, "Dr Papadopoulos thinks our self-esteem is too embroiled with the way we look, a trend that has been exasperated by our celebrity-obsessed, image-driven culture, and surgery is not a quick fix, she warns. “I think people are trying to fix their self-esteem [with plastic surgery]. Women are more likely to compare themselves to celebrities than each other. Why when we know they are airbrushed?" Beautiful gain: perceptions of beauty, Reconteur Psychodermatology

NPR is reporting about the New Guidelines published in 2017 for blood pressure in a series of articles. In one article NPR writes, "In the end, they were unanimous in endorsing a lower standard, believing it would reduce risk and be worth the extra medications for people at high risk. Importantly, they did not change the standard for low-risk individuals....The days are pretty much over when doctors could walk into the office and tell people what to do, write a prescription and expect them to comply. Decisions about care shouldn't be edicts. When that happens patients tend to tune out and leave prescriptions unfilled....Overnight, many people discovered that they are now considered to have high blood pressure. With so many people now being considered hypertensive, maybe we should start thinking of it as less of a clinical condition and more as an opportunity for many people to work on ways to promote better health." [1] Another article states, "Now, if your blood pressure tops 130 over 80, you are in unhealthy territory. Having an accurate measure is important because more people than ever may be keeping a close eye on their blood pressure and trying to keep it in a healthy range through diet, exercise and potentially medications." [2] The article explains, "The new guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, released Tuesday, which lowered the threshold for diagnosing high blood pressure from 140/90, mean that nearly half of the U.S. population will be considered as having high blood pressure, with the greatest impact on younger people....There is no single number that determines your blood pressure — it can vary throughout the day and be influenced by something as simple as being approached by a well-meaning nurse carrying a blood pressure cuff. So the new checklist says the diagnosis of high blood pressure requires at least two readings on separate occasions." [2] What has blood pressure have to do with rosacea? One of the longest lasting theories of the cause of rosacea is that is a vascular issue. Many rosaceans take blood pressure medication such as Carvedilol to prevent flushing. You should be aware of these new guidelines if you accept prescription drugs to lower your blood pressure to prevent flushing. End Notes [1] With Stricter Guidelines, Do You Have High Blood Pressure Now?, All Things Considered, HARLAN KRUMHOLZ, NPR [2] Odds Are, They're Taking Your Blood Pressure All Wrong, RICHARD HARRIS, Morning Edition, NPR

"However, certain skin and medical conditions may make you a less-than-ideal candidate, including oily skin, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis, pregnancy and some autoimmune disorders. Furthermore, "sensitive skin types will bleed easily resulting in poor retention of the pigment and a less than desirable result in microblading," Hadley says." 6 Things You Need to Know About Microblading Before You Get Your Eyebrows Tattooed, By Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping What is microblading? "Microblading is a tattooing technique in which a small handheld tool made of several tiny needles is used to add semi-permanent pigment to the skin." Wikipedia image courtesy of Wikimedia commons Reply to this Topic There is a reply to this topic button somewhere on the device you are reading this post. If you never heard about this topic and you learned about it here first, wouldn't it be a gracious act on your part to show your appreciation for this topic by registering with just your email address and show your appreciation with a post? And if registering is too much to ask, could you post your appreciation for this topic by finding the START NEW TOPIC button in our guest forum where you don't have to register? We know how many have viewed this topic because our forum software shows the number of views. However, most rosaceans don't engage or show their appreciation for our website and the RRDi would simply ask that you show your appreciation, please, simply by a post.

Foamix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company. The Company is engaged in the development and commercialization of foam-based formulations, using its technology, which includes its foam platforms. It is focused on developing and commercializing its minocycline foam for the treatment of acne, rosacea and other skin conditions. Its product candidates include FMX101, FMX102, FMX103 and FDX104. Its lead product candidate, FMX101, is a topical foam formulation of the antibiotic minocycline for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acne. FMX102 is a formulation of its minocycline foam being developed for the treatment of impetigo. FMX103 is a topical foam formulation of minocycline for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Papulopustular rosacea. FDX104 is a topical foam formulation of the antibiotic doxycycline for the treatment of severe acne-like rashes induced by chemotherapy. It has conducted one Phase II clinical trial for each of FMX101, FMX102, FMX103 and FDX104. Head-To-Head Comparison: Foamix Pharmaceuticals (FOMX) versus Its Competitors, Posted by Anthony Sawyer, Week Herald Topical Minocycline Foam FXFM244 apparently was terminated. For the latest update

"Acne, eczema, rosacea and psoriasis are common skin conditions in the UK, and research has shown that concerns about our complexions are on the rise. According to the British Skin Foundation, a quarter of GP appointments are now about skin problems. Additionally, it is estimated that 60 per cent of Britons will suffer from a skin issue at some point in their lives....Here are six ways to boost skin health." Acne and eczema symptoms? SIX ways to ease skin conditions in winter weather REVEALED, By LAUREN CLARK, Daily and Sunday Express

image courtesy of Thelo Home & Modern Wellness "Before she started her 30-minute sessions each week at Thelo Home & Modern Wellness in Northampton, she had dry skin and rosacea on her face, a condition of the skin that causes tiny broken blood vessels that make her cheeks look sunburned. She isn’t quite sure what causes her skin condition, but the scaliness on her face is gone and she no longer needs to cover up the redness with makeup. “After going in the sauna I feel like I’ve gotten a facial,” Ames says, adding that friends have remarked on her appearance after a session. “It’s amazing, it just feels so good.” " Infrared sauna: Fans say it goes deep with healing heat, By LISA SPEAR, Daily Hampshire Gazette

Azithromycin for Rosacea wormgirl1 (post number 85, 18th March 2011 06:40 PM) who believes "rosacea is primarily an infectious disease, *not* an inflammatory state" treated her Phenotype 6 with azithromycin in a 1% ophthalmic solution and an oral dose of azithromycin. However she never comes back to report if this was successful. ====================================================== "In case of a lack of efficacy or in case of contraindications (e.g. pregnancy, children below 8 years), azithromycin or metronidazole are alternative systemic therapies." Hautarzt. 2013 Jul;64(7):500-5. doi: 10.1007/s00105-012-2519-4. Systemic therapy of rosacea. Schaller M, Belge K. ======================================================= "Topical azithromycin may represent an additional treatment for ocular rosacea, with a shorter duration of treatment and absence of gastrointestinal side effects as compared to systemic doxycycline." Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2013 Jul 22; Topical Azithromycin as a Novel Treatment for Ocular Rosacea. Mantelli F, Di Zazzo A, Sacchetti M, Dianzani C, Lambiase A, Bonini S ====================================================== Azithromycin for Coronavirus "Tetracyclines, specifically doxycycline, are the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for rosacea. Other antibiotics that can be used include macrolides, commonly azithromycin, and rarely, metronidazole. Source "Azithromycin is indicated for respiratory, urogenital, dermal and other bacterial infections, and exerts immunomodulatory effects in chronic inflammatory disorders, including diffuse panbronchiolitis, post-transplant bronchiolitis and rosacea." Source Azithromycin in the treatment of papulopustular rosacea. Azithromycin as an alternative rosacea therapy when tetracyclines prove problematic. Oral azithromycin for treatment of intractable rosacea. Papulopustular Rosacea: Response to Treatment with Oral Azithromycin Comparison of efficacy ofazithromycin  vs. doxycycline in the treatment of rosacea: a randomized open clinical trial. Rosacea/acne rosacea: efficacy of combination therapy of azithromycin and topical 0.1% tacrolimus ointment. Oral Azithromycin : A Treatment Option for Papulopustular Rosacea. Rosacea fulminans in pregnancy: successful treatment with azithromycin . Ocular signs, symptoms and tear function tests of papulopustular rosacea patients receiving azithromyci. The effect ofazithromycin  on reactive oxygen species in rosacea. IL-1α and MMP-9 Tear Levels of Patients with Active Ocular Rosacea before and after Treatment with Systemic Azithromycin or Doxycycline. The role of Chlamydia pneumoniae in the etiology of acne rosacea: response to the use of ora lazithromycin. 10 reasons why you should use azithromycin (Polish) Reply to this Topic There is a reply to this topic button somewhere on the device you are reading this post.

"People with sensitive, reactive skin are not often able to use strong, synthetic or perfumed ingredients, which can cause reactions or flare-ups of eczema, rosacea, acne or dermatitis. 'I started making products because I wanted to heal my own eczema. That’s how I got interested in using natural products and making my own stuff. It was my need that led me there,' says Clark." Beauty industry embraces Halifax native’s unique products DENISE SURETTE, Skin Deep, The Herald Lifestyles, The Chronicle Herald

image courtesy of Blake Hanson, PhD "We’re mainly concentrated on the gut microbiome (because it seems to be linked to so many modern plagues like obesity, depression and loads of autoimmune diseases), but the skin microbiome is now coming into focus, too....I think in five years no one will use antibacterials anymore, but instead try to grow beneficial bacteria... we’re looking forward to prebiotic skincare becoming a wider-researched and formulated area of the beauty industry." [1] "The skin microbiota in individuals with rosacea displays changes from that of healthy skin, suggesting that further studies examining a potential role for the skin microbiota in the pathophysiology of rosacea may be warranted. [2] More on Probiotics Do You Have a Gut Feeling About Your Rosacea? Probiotic Research on Rosacea? Microbiome-based therapeutic strategies Microorganisms of the Human Microbiome End Notes [1] Meet The Pharmacist Putting Bacteria In Your Skincare Regime GEORGIA MURRA, Refinery29 [2] Am J Clin Dermatol. 2019 Sep 09;: Characterization and Analysis of the Skin Microbiota in Rosacea: A Case-Control Study. Rainer BM, Thompson KG, Antonescu C, Florea L, Mongodin EF, Bui J, Fischer AH, Pasieka HB, Garza LA, Kang S, Chien AL

A study in 2017 [1] conducted on 'individuals with self-reported gluten sensitivity' was done to understand better "non-celiac gluten sensitivity' since it is unclear what the mechanisms or biomarker are for this disorder. So what is 'non-celiac gluten sensitivity'? "Non-celiac gluten sensitivity is characterized by symptom improvement after gluten withdrawal in absence of celiac disease." The study concluded: "In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study of individuals with self-reported non-celiac gluten sensitivity, we found fructans to induce symptoms, measured by the gastrointestinal symptom rating scale irritable bowel syndrome version." [1] Anyone who suggests that fructan is the issue rather than gluten to someone on a gluten free diet will without a doubt be raising some ire and shake the core foundation of their belief. After all, for years they have been told 'it has to be the gluten.' 'How can fructan be involved?' They will cry 'the study must be flawed.' One report says, "a full 63% of Americans believe that a gluten-free diet could improve their mental or physical health. And up to a third of Americans are cutting back on it in the hope that it will improve their health or prevent disease." [2] The study used a "a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study of individuals with self-reported non-celiac gluten sensitivity" and concluded the fructan induced the symptoms. So what is fructan? "A fructan is a polymer of fructose molecules." Wikipedia Doesn't that make more sense that a sugar is the culprit? Yes, sugar is the culprit. For all the naysayers, there will be other studies done on this and in time gluten will no longer be the 'bad' culprit and instead recognized for what it really is, "a protein complex that accounts for 75 to 85% of the total protein in bread wheat." Wikipedia If you have Celiac Disease, "a genetic autoimmune disorder marked by an abnormal immune response to gluten proteins present in wheat, barley, and rye [which] damages the lining of the small intestine, interfering with nutrient absorption," [3] you really do have a sensitivity to gluten. The study referred to above was conducted on those who do not suffer from celiac disease but who self-report gluten sensitivity and report doing better avoiding gluten. So those who think gluten is bad may need to re-think what they are really sensitive to. So if you still think you have a gluten sensitivity you should ask your doctor to test you. There is a DNA test for Celiac Disease. However, there is no test for non-celiac gluten sensitivity. [4] End Note [1] Fructan, Rather Than Gluten, Induces Symptoms in Patients With Self-reported Non-celiac Gluten Sensitivity Gry I. Skodje'Correspondence information about the author Gry I. SkodjeEmail the author Gry I. Skodje, Vikas K. Sarna, Ingunn H. Minelle, Kjersti L. Rolfsen, Jane G. Muir, Peter R. Gibson, Marit B. Veierød, Christine Henriksen, Knut E.A. Lundin PlumX Metrics [2] Ditch the Gluten, Improve Your Health?, by Robert Shmerling, M.D., Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard School of Medicine [3] What You Need to Know About Gluten BY ROSANE OLIVEIRA, US DAVIS, Integrative Medicine [4] "Currently, there are no recommended methods to test for non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Some doctors offer saliva, blood or stool testing. However, these tests have not been validated and are therefore not accepted." GLUTEN SENSITIVITY TESTING, Beyond Celiac