Is this rosacea?

OK, I've been researching and I'm sure now it is rosacea. If it is for sure, then I'm positive I've caught it in it's early stages. I've just started using Eucerin Redness Relief, too. At the moment, the red is only on the cheeks and is very, very mild, unless I flush then it becomes a bit more red.

Do I just go to my doctor and tell him I think I may have rosacea? If it is, then will treatment stop the red getting any worse over time? And is there a possibility that rosacea may go away on it's own accord in later life? I eat very healthy, drink green tea, goji juice ect.

Finally, my nose feels thick when I touch it, is this excess tissue? Doesn't look too bad atm, but is it possible to have some of this removed to make my nose appear smaller? My nose goes red in cold weather.

Oh, how common is it for teens to get this condition? It says it usually occurs in adults. I really don't think I can go through this condition all my life. It actually stops you being young. Going out and socialising.

Edit: I also exfoliate at least once a week, I don't have to stop do I? And is it OK to use fake tan?

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Although it's difficult to predict how long rosacea will last, in time it does disappear.


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Is that true?

Thanks for any answers. And sorry for all the questions.

Thanks, fawnie.

I'll have an appointment with my doctor next week, hopefully Monday. Anyway, just recently, my eyes keep watering, the whites are red and yellow, and they just feel so uncomfortable. I'm guessing this is ocular rosacea, so I better mention that to my doctor, too, because it's getting worst every day. I've also noticed excessive yawning, like every minute or so. :S

Anyhow, I will do my utmost to find something better than what doctors prescribe. Obviously, I will take what they prescribe but I don't want to be using that long-term, as I don't like using steroids ect. I'm with the Chinese on Rosacea. I really don't think it's a skin a problem. IMO, it's toxins in the body. Thus, I have started taking anti-oxidant foods and drinks. I have also purchased some milk thistles to give my liver a good cleansing.

Besides all this, I still believe that I have hypothyroidism. This is because I have other symptoms, like fatigue, thinning hair ect. It's just getting my doctor looking into the possibility.

I just hope a cure can be found one day. Having it is bad enough, but having it when you're young is even worse.

Thanks for the help.

hi again

the veins under the eyes are improving as I've been trying to thicken the skin under the eyes by stimulating my skin to produce more collagen and elastin. To answer your question, no, they aren't bulging.

I doubt the lines are from sleeping on my side. I mean, that wouldn't make permanent lines that never go away. I have no idea what they are but it's depressing.

Anyway, does anyone know why my nose and forehead have gone from oily to dry? I never thought that was possible during puberty. Is it rosacea spreading? My cheeks are still red. but it's not just a bit of me cheeks, it's all of my cheeks that is dry. I believe I have dust mites in my room, is there a possibility they can cause dry red skin? I mean, I'm moisturising but I can still feel the dryness after a while. Not as bad, but I can feel it a little. Help appreciated.

Hi,

I applied some of my mums tri pentrox rehydrating nightly complex (google it) last night and it immediately hydrated and soothed my skin. It's quite expensive and it's supposed to stimulate collagen and elastin. Anyway, I've noticed that some of these dents are effectively filling in. Also, my cheeks feel cool today and not hot like usualy. My nose and forehead feel hot, however.

I have skin inflammation, but have no idea what the cause could be. Any ideas? I want to gather as much information as possible before I see my doctor beacuse he's a waste of time.

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Inflammation - redness and swelling - is a characteristic of most cases of acne.


Hmmm .... I don't have pimples on my cheeks, though. I do however have blackheads on my nose - but lately, my nose has been feeling dry and red when it used to be oily. As well as my forehead.

Well I was under the impression that prolonged inflammation breaks down collagen and elastin.

You're right, the internet causes confusions with ilnesses and you try to guess then you stress which makes your condition worst. However, I know that these marks/dents in my skin aren't normal, esp. when I'm moisturising and cleansing. My skin is making me self-concious and scared to leave the house. Because I'm afraid what my skin will look like in natural daylight. Skin problems change your appearance so it's so stressing!!!

Been likes this for a few months now my cheeks. But my nose and forehead have only recently become dry and rough/scaly feeling. I moisturise but no difference. Been like this for around a week or so now, maybe longer. You would think if it's irriated skin it would be better now, but I can't see how it is, because I've used nothing but pure organic moisturisers.

Well I don't think I've had cystic acne. I've had one or two small red bumps on my cheeks, but apart from that nothing. Just blackheads on my nose, which are hardly visible.

Anyway, I will take your advice and see my doctor as soon as. Hopefully, it'll be something and nothing. And these dents will just me temporary things. Well, like I say, I look in the mirror and my skin looks pretty good and I can just see a little redness on the cheeks. But if I look in a reflective surface, I can see the dents. Strange. :S

Here, look at this pic: http://www.jacksonvillelasercenter.c...rge_pores1.jpg. Ignore all the large pores, and look below the eye. Can you see the little dent like a bit of skin is missing? Well, that's how these look, with some being long lines.......

Will my skin improve after puberty?? Say around 19-20? Bear in mind I'm a late devloper and started at 16, but have gone through puberty very, very quickly.