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@garyr443 I have rosacea. I have used aloe vera, which relieves the burning. It did not treat the underlying issue for me, and it was becoming somewhat disfiguring. Makeup irritated my skin further. It can be a very discouraging condition.
Metrogel topical worked for a few years. When that failed, my GP sent me to a dermatologist who prescribed minocycline, which works very well. It's generic and my co-pay is zero.
I asked the term if ET or HU worsened rosacea. He said nobody knows.
I use hypoallergenic skin and hair products. Vanicream makes a facial cleanser, moisturizer, shampoo, and conditioner. I have had good luck with these.
I do sympathize. It's not fun.
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@nohrt4me I probably will see a dermatologist, at some point. My prescriptions cost me nothing, so why not?
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@nohrt4me Well, I had to go out for groceries yesterday, so I applied the aloe vera gel. It cooled my skin and when I returned, I applied more. By the end of the day, most of the redness had faded and so had most of the little bumps. So, I think the aloe vera is effective and I'll continue using it. It's Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel. For bathing and washing my face, I have been using Dr. Bronner's Castille Soap for years. I just need to adjust the water temperature so it's cooler.