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Rosacea Misdiagnoses

by  Sue Chung
Friday, November 09, 2007
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I was diagnosed with rosacea, but my skin isn't responding to the rosacea treatments. In fact, it's getting worse. Is it possible that I have both rosacea and acne?

 

In a word, yes. For some patients, it is possible to have both rosacea and acne. Trying to treat ...

 

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  1. ocular rosacea
    sue wilbern keys
    Friday, November 30, 2007 at 09:40 AM

    After many (17) years of weepy eyes, and bouncing bet dermatologists and ophthalmologists and allergists, I was diagnosed with OCULAR rosacea. I too saw no effect with rosacea meds/creams. However, sometimes wine makes me flush, sometimes not, and it doesn't seem to matter if it's red or white. I have tracked my caffeine intake (inconsistent results), spicy foods, etc. I just don't see a consistent correlation bet my redness and anything. Very frustrating.

     

    My weepy eye situation vastly improved when I had lid surgery to remove excess skin, caused by years of irritation and puffiness. That helped the tearing tremendously, although my lids are still often very red when my face is. HMMM.

     

    Also, in my search for an answer, I was given lists of substances to avoid, including make-up, which I haven't worn for years (big deal). But, I also don't use moisturizers bec my skin feels like it's been "sealed" with grease. To complicate things, I now use a CPAP for apnea, and sometimes the mask becomes dislodged and air will leak out, causing my cheeks to chap, and redden.  EEEEK What's a girl to do?
     sue in virginia


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