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Rosacea

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Freshstart40 · 12/06/2019 09:21

I think I have Rosacea. I have broken capillaries on my cheeks, red tiny spider veins. I wear double wear and green fluid daily to cover them. I'm early 40's. I feel more confident with it covered.
My question is, are there any creams anyone can recommend or treatments even? I'm on a budget so can't do anything very expensive but am open to ideas. My skin is good aside from the red cheeks. Thanks in advance. I'll try attach a photo of what mine looks like from google! So not actually me!

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teta · 12/06/2019 16:20

Ipl or laser are the only things that will work . 9 out of 10 people respond well to Ipl first. I was one of the 1 in 10 in that it reduced diffuse redness but not the veins . So have had laser as well.
Non irritating skincare can reduce the overall redness. I use Kalme and find it pretty good. My 14 year old DD has mild Rosacea too and has been using it the last few months with some improvement in the little bumps .

Hiphopopotamous · 12/06/2019 16:26

I'd work up from the simple things before splashing out on laser. Your GP can give you Soolantra or metronidazole gel to try, and from a dermatologist you can get Mirvaso (or from an online pharmacy). Much cheaper.
(Doctor currently working in dermatology)

teta · 12/06/2019 17:12

Yes, that's fine @hiphopopotamous but Soolantra has virtually no effect on red veins, neither does metronidazole . The op has not mentioned the spotty type of Rosacea at all, just red veins . I've used Mirvaso occasionally and it works pretty well but can cause a rebound redness unfortunately .
One topical thing I did find useful and calming is Azaleic acid op. This was the best thing for reducing redness and can be prescribed by your gp or ordered online.

Freshstart40 · 12/06/2019 17:49

Thank you both, really appreciate you taking the time to reply.

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Mummy0ftwo12 · 12/06/2019 20:18

ipl, soolantra, sun cream and mild cleansing products, i've tried dermalogica and paula's choice but ended up with dove sensitive bar and standard nivea moisturiser - i think the ipl helped the most

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