Dermatologist’s Guide to Rosacea: What Is It, Dos & Don’ts, Treatment Tips, & More! | Dr. Sam Ellis

Rosacea is a chronic, but treatable, skin condition that primarily affects the face. Some common rosacea symptoms include facial redness, visible blood vessels, pimples and more. I personally struggle with rosacea, so I know how frustrating it can be to find treatments that work. That's why I put together this video to share my rosacea dos and don'ts.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:30 What is rosacea?
01:32 Rosacea symptoms
02:09 What causes rosacea?
03:08 Rosacea categories
05:30 Rosacea DOs
07:52 Rosacea DON'Ts
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DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

[@Sallysask]

Was diagnosed with rosacea over 40 years ago. Glad to say I’ve been off all rosacea medications for many years. What works for me: no hot water on my face; no fragrance in skin care products or laundry detergent; protect face from wind/cold; wash face twice a day (if I leave washing it too late ie. on weekends my face will sting); be super gentle if rubbing face ie. putting on moisturizer; use mineral sunscreen. Hope this helps. And don’t give up!

[@scotteastwood4020]

Life is always beautiful when you have good health, for almost 4 years I was diagnosed with HPV, and I was lonely and sad, luckily for me I was addressed to a kind and great herbal doctor who helped me to restore my health back to me, he sent me the herbs that cured my HPV, completely and the test results proves I'm now negative of the virus , all thanks to you Dr.Ani John for the cure remedy for restoring my health, I will always be grateful to you for your kind gestures..

[@Allergic2broke]

What moisturizer?

[@Sallysask]

@@Allergic2broke I used Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Moisturizer for many years; it has gotten too expensive. A few months ago I started using La Roche Posay Lipikar Lotion (Lipid-Replenishing Body-Lotion Anti-Dryness-48hr Hydration) on my face in the morning (I know it says body but I can use it on my face); in the evening I use La Roche Posay Lipikar AP+M Triple-Action Balm (safe for newborns per the label). I know LRP can seem expensive but they are BIG bottles so they’re WAY cheaper than Paula’s Choice. FYI I’m still using PC Skin Recovery Cleanser as it’s not too expensive for the big bottle. When this one’s empty I’m going to try a LRP cleanser. Good Luck!

[@Allergic2broke]

@@Sallysask thanks! I’m gonna screen shot this!

[@Sallysask]

@@Allergic2broke I hope it helps! 😌

[@222beau]

Rosacea and psoriasis patient here. My biggest trigger is stress. Be mindfull of that people

[@k_wan_s1393]

That last don't actually brought tears to my eyes

[@angelinebiswas7611]

I keep a rosacea diary in my phones calendar for over a decade. I write every night what I use on my skin and which actives. I also put flare up and it’s easy for me to see what triggered it. It’s been a habit now that I’ll probably never stop but has been the most helpful thing I’ve done at getting my rosacea under control

[@doveandolive1153]

Thank you for sharing this information on Rosacea a topic that is difficult to find information.

[@2kmerz]

As someone who suffers from rosacea, this video was awesome. Everything you said resonated in some way, and I love that you end with hope. I have felt really down on myself with rosacea at various points and would have loved to hear that sentiment. Thank you!

[@xristinarose2409]

This rosacea made me sooo incredeably confused when i was young. I remember going outside in the winter and shivering because of the cold, yet at the same time my face felt like it was on fire! It was so confusing to be cold and hot at the same time. I remepber trying to make my face more cold to "cool it off" but that never seemed to work. I really didnt know what was wrong with me

[@paulanunes95]

My mom suffers from rosacea, this has been helpful. I adore your videos, doc!

[@ellielindsay7452]

I was looking at your channel the other for rosacea advice! I was literally praying and hoping you would post this 😭

[@zsuzsapapp9328]

Also, see a gastroenterologist. I was diagnosed with SIBO and histamine intolerance, and ever since I started tackling those issues, my skin has been getting better and better every day.

[@crhowett]

WOW how did they diagnose the Histamine Intolerance? I think I have the exact same thing!

[@nm-xu2ik]

How were both conditions diagnosed and treated? So hard with treat both especially histamine intolerance.

[@erikasolgos2066]

So grateful for your excellent advice! I was just diagnosed today. I thought I was getting hives or allergic reactions, but the idea of triggers makes so much sense. Thank you!

[@ChelleMT]

Absolutely loved this video, it was very informative and easy to understand. Also, I would recommend watching the short video about how to apply sunscreen. Skin cancer is no joke! We’ve got to raise awareness. Have a nice day everyone :)

[@nicolemoser7892]

I have had rosacea since I was a small child and it got worse as I became a teenager and young adult. I think it's underdiagnosed honestly because so many people don't go to dermatologists! Thanks for the video it was good to watch. For me, I use azelaic acid for the bumpiness and gentle products for the redness. But still need therapies such as laser therapy etc to improve more.

[@nancytaylor7525]

Thank you for explaining all of this. I was diagnosed in November. Along with precancerous spot on my face and body. So, the PA I am seeing did not explain what Rosacea was, symptoms, and what to do. I have however found out I was doing everything wrong. Scrubs, were probably the worst. I am using a prescription topical cream. That is really helping.

[@sararomero3247]

Thank you so much Dr. Ellis! You give me that elegant and stylish Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy vibe

[@muriellecurcio1494]

Please explain various rosacea treatment options and discuss a bit how they work on the condition, tips for use, and how to appropriately use prescribed topicals, moisturizer and sunscreen products. As a female, I also wear some make up as well. Product recommendations for a well tolerated routine are appreciated.

[@humankaleidoscope4989]

Dr Ellis, this was a wonderful video, thank you. Made me feel a lot better. I’ve been researching rosacea ever since I got diagnosed a year ago and I still learned some things! Plus, I like knowing tret is not necessarily off the table. My dermatologist says she doesn’t prescribe it to anyone with rosacea. :( but I feel my skin can handle it; I’ve already made amazing strides with my rosacea and I’m willing to wait until the right time and take it very slow, so I’m willing she’ll let me try or someone will. If it doesn’t work, ok, but I want to try little by little, maybe with a retinol first and then adapalene and then tret, or just with the lowest strength tret available.

[@SweetCherriez06]

Thank you as always for the super informative video! I must know... where did you get your necklaces?

[@tatyana5761]

Hi Dr Sam Ellis, I just came across your channel because I've had another breakout with Rosacea after 2 years. It just came out of no where, so I was searching for more information and knowledge to store in my toolbox that may help me in future breakouts. I've had Rosacea since I was an 11-year little girl. I'm now 54 years old and it still flares up. I'm on prescription medication for it, but I also take care to keep an eye on the triggers. Thank you ever so much for your easy open-minded, explanation of this chronic autoimmune disease. You are so relatable and easy to watch and listen to. I'm an instant fan and I've subscribed with you only because you raise wonderful awareness and give hope in the most gentle, nurturing, caring compassionate way. Love from Melbourne Australia.🥰😇🤗🤗🤗😇😇

[@malissamauthe6630]

Thank you so much for this!❤ You’ve hit so many points I need to try!👍🏼👍🏼

[@claireerodriguez3533]

Thank you so much for this video! I just recently turned 40 and my rosacea seems to be getting worse:/

[@Lunalove42]

Love how you explain with so many details in a very simple way. Please do an atopic dermatitis video...my skin is killing me :(

[@HWme]

Long long comment, hopefully it is helpful, reminder to get a dermatologist you trust nearby you.

[@DMA28]

I was diagnosed with rosacea several years ago & have also had allergies all my life so getting my rosacea under control is still something I’m working on. So far, I have found that any sensitive skin face wash also any “redness prone” type of moisturizers really help on a daily basis 👍🏽

[@ivychemist1611]

Dr. Ellis, you've become my go to KZbin source for credible skin care education and guidance. I love how you educate in such a clear, concise, and entertaining way. Can't wait to learn more from you!

[@DrSamEllis]

Wow such a compliment! Thank you ☺️

[@cherylanderson72]

Thanks so much Dr Sam for this very informative video I actually feel bit better after knowing all this info🤗

[@Patrick-gj6zu]

great video!

[@kimgroslouis5587]

What I have is just a little of redness on my cheek bones and chin with 2 blood vessels that started to appear recently. However, everytime I finish my workout I immediately put a cold washcloth or splash my face with cold water to calm it down and to decrease the temperature of my skin. It helps ALOT. What helped me a lot too is moisturizing twice a day especially on winter. I cleanse my face and moisturize it at night and in the morning I just splash some cold water and follow with the same moisturizer and sunscreen. It approved wonderfully my redness and the appearance of my 2 vessels. Also, ALWAYS moisturize on damp skin.

[@marycline6673]

I never knew you could have rosacea of the eyes! I’ve been trying to figure out why my eyes are always red! Even when I don’t use product on or around my eyes!!! Holy moly!

[@Keith-pz9wo]

Superb advice, easy to follow and clear.. Thank you 🙏😊

[@scotteastwood4020]

Life is always beautiful when you have good health, for almost 4 years I was diagnosed with HPV, and I was lonely and sad, luckily for me I was addressed to a kind and great herbal doctor who helped me to restore my health back to me, he sent me the herbs that cured my HPV, completely and the test results proves I'm now negative of the virus , all thanks to you Dr.Ani John for the cure remedy for restoring my health, I will always be grateful to you for your kind gestures..

[@pam164]

If I'm stressed or tired mine gets worse. Its horrible it burns, itchs, is sore and red. I suffer with Blepharitis of my eyes and was told its all connected. You think its gone then bang it comes back. I have extreme sensitive skin and i can only use Nivea Creme on my face.

[@lindsayweetman308]

I was diagnosed with rosacea yesterday by my optometrist. For over 20 years I kept saying my eye felt like something was stuck in it. No one could give me an answer, now looking back it makes complete sense. I have severe flush drinking alcohol, in heat or cold (I live in Northern Canada) and have unexplained adult acne. Wish I had known sooner but at least I can do something now.

[@joegardner5638]

I’ve had Rosacia since I was 2 or 3 if you look back in childhood photos, used to get bullied in school cause my face was so red. Only figured out what it was today and I’m 19. I really hope I can get it under control cause it’s pretty bad. I feel stupid for not looking into it earlier but I thought it was just the natural way my skin was. Ah well 😅

[@eobrien1]

It’s super interesting w chemical sunscreens. I know people who have rosacea and do fine w them. I wish I could, but they are just mostly a no go for me & it took me a long time to accept that. I just do better when I use 100% mineral as my first layer. The one exception is I can do a combo sunscreen for reapplying once & seem to do that well. But on bare skin? Too irritating. I used to exclusively use zinc/octinoxate combo sunscreens never realized how much underlying irritation I had before I switched to all mineral. Also Definitely hear you on going slow w new products. I don’t even introduce even more than 1 product at a time, even if it’s not an active. Speaking of actives, i can do adapalene just fine. It’s the first thing to go if I have a flare tho. I have also found that azelaic acid has been absolutely incredible. I wish I tried it years ago.

[@tanjastevancevic]

Can you do next video about eczema please? Thank you!

[@maevem8538]

This was so helpful!!! Any thoughts on controlling rosacea triggered by a partner’s stubble? Even the slightest stubble causes my skin around my mouth and chin to become super red and inflamed and blotchy, likely in part due to my underlying rosacea.

[@mackenziesteers1954]

I was diagnosed with rosacea today after spending my whole life fighting cystic acne and finally getting clear skin about a year ago. I’m so thankful for this video and the tips/ info thank you

[@nicolegonzalez5609]

What worked for your cystic acne my bf is battling it right now ?

[@nikitarahane2243]

Hii I taken isotretinoin and my cystic acne gone away but that scares looks so red sometimes sometimes not what I do 😢😢😢 I m depressed

[@mackenziesteers1954]

@@nicolegonzalez5609 omg I am so sorry I just saw this. I did a few rounds of isotretinoin and if it's bad enough he can do steroid shots as well (the shots hurt but they immediately relieved the pain and pressure on my face) I would also recommend a gentle cleanser and once a week doing a VERY light scrub and for the inflammation, I still do red light therapy at least once a week:) I know this is a late reply but hopefully it helps!

[@mackenziesteers1954]

@@nikitarahane2243 I am not a medical professional so the most I can do is offer some advice that works for me is weekly red light therapy (most tanning salons have it) which helps with consistently keeping redness at bay and I do a weekly light scrub on my face and doing an ice roller after washing my face like 3 times a week! Again, what works for me may not work for you but it may be worth giving it a shot!

[@Peglegkickboxer]

​@nikitarahane2243 start fasting, long fasts where you enter autophagy. Do it frequently and moisturize. Secondly get laser treatment for the deep scars.

[@courtneyjackson4843]

Absolutely agree with the recommendations and also this applies to the scalp as well. A lot of shampoos with peppermint oil etc. really irritate my scalp too.

[@MR-fe7st]

I didn’t even think of my shampoo - how that could also be irritating my face!

[@susana12492]

Yep... now I use only fragrance free shampoos and conditioners. Currently using Vanicream shampoo and conditioner. Rosacea sucks. ☹️

[@marek9081]

I had face redness for a few years, then one day I went to a dermatologist and she told me I had rosacea at a first glance. :D Now I'm managing it with prescription creams and sunscreen and the redness went down significantly. You didn't mention laser treatments? Maybe do a video about it? :)

[@adrianamiranda5880]

Love this! Thank you❤️

[@vivianhudacek1556]

Being on an oral antibiotic has been key for improving my cystic Rosacea. I also have it in my eyes. After taking Minocycline for a number of years, I developed dark streaks on my fingernails from cuticle to tip, first on just one nail, then spreading to others. Also, I developed a dark grayish blue tint around my mouth, especially above my lip. I was afraid it was circulatory at first. A dermatologist said it was from the medicine & switched me to Doxycycline. After 6 months or so, I’ve started to have a lighter discoloration. I hope it goes away completely. It’s bad enough being older (70s) & having lip wrinkles & acne scars & now a “mustache.” Thanks for your videos. New subscriber here.

[@angelachristina]

Thank you for the interesting video. I had to learn to go slowly with new actives. And to give my skin a break sometimes, a few days in with no retinol, vitamin c and acids.Just mild, soothing basics like panthenol and centella asiatica and mineral sunscreen. I normally have no problems with organic filters when the formulation is alcoholfree. One of my actual holy grails is my skinoren cream with 20% azelaic acid.

[@roopapatel02]

Spicy food and sugar are triggers for Rosecea and also washing your face with hot water. I have dealt with these for years and lost my self esteem due to acne scars on my face. It is now under control though.

[@ljuboblajic4903]

Dr Ellis, thanks for this video! 1. Can we use vitamin A (adapalene or tretinoin), azelaic acid and PM cream with actives like B3, oat or licorice at night time, one after each other, without compromising their chemical efficacy? I have been doing that with adapalene and I did not see any problems in terms of irritation (I am male with a tendency to mild rosacea). After cleansing, I like to apply first product on damp skin, not on wet or fully dry, to preserve water on skin. Do we need to avoid smudging of these three layers? I would use azelaic acid in the morning, but its texture (Skinoren 20 % cream) is not very compatible with a sunscreen and in general I avoid using many products in the morning. 2. In summer, my face tend to sweat (especially forehead) after cleansing and applying products. Does sweat have any negative effect on skin during the night if it is mixed with creams? Many thanks!

[@MsS-J]

My rosacea has pretty much been in remission since changing my skin care and taking Minicycline twice daily. I still get the flushing (I'm Australian and live in a very hot and humid climate) but the bumps and swelling have gone. I use the "Simple" brand face wash and moisturiser.

[@whitneygehrls3907]

Great video! Thank you! What face wash and moisturizer do you recommend for people with Rosecea? Thanks!

[@sarahmiller3031]

Hello! I just wanted to hop on and comment how much your videos have helped my skincare journey!! I’ve struggled with rosacea my whole adult life. I had given up and just accepted that I am at the seasons mercy but your recommendations have saved my skin!! I had been having such difficulties this summer and it got to the point it was hurting anytime I just went outside. I watched a couple of your rosacea videos and got a couple of the suggestions and my rosacea is completely calm! It doesn’t hurt anymore!! Anyway, thank you for your videos!!

[@brbshawa4436]

How

[@nikkimaeillustrations2389]

What did u use?

[@amberviner1789]

Hi! I've been battling type1 for 4 years. I've tried everything I do lasers 1x a month..vbeam prima and excel v plus..still I'm needing full coverage foundation. I've never had flushing growing up or any redness this is just maddening. It's completely turned me into a hermit. 180 degree difference from the person I once knew. :( 😞

[@LS-mt2nm]

Hi Sam, could you share the routine you used to get your rosacea under control ?? Starting to think I might have mild rosacea

[@DaPoofDaPoofDaPoofDa]

Thank you for this!!!

[@blanche70]

You are so great thank you😊 My rosacea was misdiagnosed for eczema but with alot of research i found out that i had all the rosacea symptoms including ocular rosacea. My rosacea was caused by topical cortisone cream given to me by my doctor who has no knowledge in skin disorders. I wonder if my induced rosacea will stay forever. I tried alot of products that didn't work made my rosacea worst but i've been treating my skin with Cerave, Bleu Lavande lavender cream with pure essentiel oil and tea tree essentiel oil small amounts of these 3 products well mixed togheter helped with redness and pimples, after one week of treatment my skin is almost cleared out but it's hard not to pick my face because it's sometimes itchy but stop itching when i put Cerave. I also use Laroche Posay cleaning gel and rosaliac cream it's so gentle these are the best products for sensative skin i love them.

[@bridgetkafouros112]

Such great content! Could you explain the difference and the benefits of each IPL and V-beam please?

[@purplejasper]

Yes, I would love to see an in-depth video about the different laser treatments available. 😁

[@kristinezytka2050]

Love your videos and insight Dr. Ellis! I am trying to adjust my skincare routine with better and actually effective products. I have been using an "organic" skincare line inclusive of tons of products. It's fun and all and looks pretty, but I worry it's unnecessary and not worth the hype. I have very sensitive, dry, rosacea skin (which is why I love your videos since it seems like I can relate to your skin type!). As of now, I'm thinking of just having a simple cleanser, getting the Skin Better Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment (sounds awesome), and using sunscreen consistently. However, I am tempted to also try the Skin Ceuticals vitamin c serum and also incorporate a hyaluronic acid serum, but again, maybe I am overdoing it in my thinking, especially since the Skin Better Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment seems to include vitamin c and hyaluronic acid in their ingredients. I just don't know what is "right!" . I want anti-aging, but I also know my sensitivity and rosacea are the big things I need to focus on. Thank you so much.

[@FelixRubra]

I feel like I was able to get my rosacea under control in the past years by keeping a simple regime with only a few actives focusing on skin hydration and sun protection, very much in alignment with the recommendations on this video 🙂

[@houdamehyou7603]

Plz can u tell me about ur regime ?

[@FelixRubra]

@@houdamehyou7603 Of course! AM: Inkey list Q10 serum; Cetaphil Pro Redness Control. PM: Inkey list Tranexamic acid night treatment; Bioderma Pigmentbio night renewer. Exfoliant: Inkey list lactic acid. Cleanser: Roche-posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser. Besides rosacea, I also struggle with hyperpigmentation and my night regime is very focused on that concern. Hope it helps.

[@NataliaV909]

I have my rosacea on the cheek area and struggled a lot while introducing retinoids into my routine. But then I just came up to a simple and life changing solution: I avoid my cheeks and put retinol serums on the rest of my face. I also avoid salicylic and glycolic acid on the rosacea zone and still use it on my forehead and chin.

[@DrSamEllis]

Love this strategy!

[@krystal4750]

So then you don’t use anything on your Rosacea zone? Or when you wash your face?

[@scotwilliams8263]

Can't seem to get a dermatologist in my area to give a treatment plan. I've seen two so far and they have been 2 maybe 3 min visits with no diagnosis and one prescription with no real follow up or expectation. The first one prescribed a steriod which worked for the week on but on the week off it would flare up again. This last person just have me taking oran and topical antibiotic. I asked about Long term treatment and the answer was to just continue taking the antibiotics.

[@tijendemircan1436]

Dr.Sam, I really enjoy your videos, however, I do not agree with the fact that we should only focus on treating the symptoms without finding the cause. Recent studies show that both gut as well as the intestine may play a serious role in developing rosacea. I myself suffer from rosacea and it turned out that I have severe issues with my gut microbiome and since I started to take medication, my rosacea has almost disappeared. So I think it’s definitely worth trying.

[@DrSamEllis]

We are constantly learning more about rosacea. I’ve actually published on the relationship between the microbiome and common skin diseases like rosacea and eczema, so I totally understand where you are coming from. We are always looking to learn more about etiologies of cutaneous diseases. The point I was trying to make is that many patients think their skin disease is their fault or it’s rooted in something they should have complete control over, but that’s not always the case and I want them to be able to move forward mentally so they can focus on getting better.

[@nataliarzepecka105]

@Tijen Could please advise me how you were diagnosed with microbiome's issues? :)

[@hyunjin7447]

Could you please please share the name of the doc you worked with? And also, which medication did you take?

[@Nonyabiz370]

For me, switching to a mineral based, rather than a physical sunscreen, has helped tremendously with redness and burning. It’s drying though. Still haven’t found my ideal sunscreen, mostly because of the dryness. Also, I just had to give up Ceylon Cinnamon. I was using it, liberally, everyday on cereal and apples, and couldn’t get the redness to calm down until switching sunscreens, discontinuing the cinnamon, giving up oranges (developed a real fondness for oranges because it was the only food I could taste during COVID and for a few months after COVID). Lastly (so far), and hardest of everything taken in orally, hot liquids (even hot water) result in my cheeks going from a light rose color, to hot pink. Of the non orals - and by FAR the most difficult of all - exposure to sun. The sun makes my face miserable. More than anything, it hurts when it’s hot pink. At times feels like my cheeks are melting. Thank you for this video. I’m enjoying your channel. PS: This condition is still rather new to me (more than a year, less than two). Sometimes I wonder if Tazorac gel has made my skin ultra sensitive, and caused this condition. Only because I never had skin issues before. Was lucky to have had really good skin, before this started, anyway. Also wonder if an out-of-control hyperparathyroid condition might be exacerbating this.

[@TheCecilia1122]

My tip to fellow sufferers buy some white Foundation Chanel used to sell it . . .a thin film under make-up protects from redness when you i ngest alcohol and spices when you go out to dinners ... .

[@sassyt1545]

It runs in my Irish family. Irish people have a propensity for rosacea. Onset was early teens for all.

[@scotteastwood4020]

Life is always beautiful when you have good health, for almost 4 years I was diagnosed with HPV, and I was lonely and sad, luckily for me I was addressed to a kind and great herbal doctor who helped me to restore my health back to me, he sent me the herbs that cured my HPV, completely and the test results proves I'm now negative of the virus , all thanks to you Dr.Ani John for the cure remedy for restoring my health, I will always be grateful to you for your kind gestures..

[@cynthiacalderon132]

Would love to see a similar vid on eczema ☺️ pls & ty!!

[@kea4]

Thanks for a great video! A low glycemic diet with lots of vegetables and green tea, along with a religious adherence to mineral sunscreens has helped me.

[@scotteastwood4020]

Life is always beautiful when you have good health, for almost 4 years I was diagnosed with HPV, and I was lonely and sad, luckily for me I was addressed to a kind and great herbal doctor who helped me to restore my health back to me, he sent me the herbs that cured my HPV, completely and the test results proves I'm now negative of the virus , all thanks to you Dr.Ani John for the cure remedy for restoring my health, I will always be grateful to you for your kind gestures..

[@Sara-xp7ws]

Hello Doc. Sam, I really liked how you explained everything in this video. I d like to ask, I am taking 2 a day an antihistamin to calm down my rosacea and I find it helps. What do you think about taking antihistamines for rosacea? Thank you!

[@denisefigs2367]

Thank you for this video. I have been struggling with rosacea for over 10 years. Your skin looks beautiful. Is it possible to share what has worked for you?

[@scotteastwood4020]

Life is always beautiful when you have good health, for almost 4 years I was diagnosed with HPV, and I was lonely and sad, luckily for me I was addressed to a kind and great herbal doctor who helped me to restore my health back to me, he sent me the herbs that cured my HPV, completely and the test results proves I'm now negative of the virus , all thanks to you Dr.Ani John for the cure remedy for restoring my health, I will always be grateful to you for your kind gestures..

[@user-xm9nu5ex8q]

Hi Dr. Sam. Can you recommend few best mineral tinted sunscreen for oily rosacea skin? And for a silently break out to rosacea from Vitamin C burn. What should I do in my routine to repair?

[@julieo4580]

I’m going to the ophthalmologist tomorrow because my eyes are so irritated lately but also my skin around the eyes as well. I was diagnosed with rosacea in the past so I’m definitely going to ask tomorrow!! I just start to get my skin under control and it flares up again. Ugh it’s such a pain!!

[@steph9123]

Same I was diagnosed with ocular rosacea because of my rosacea

[@AC-gf9ew]

My triggers are sweet chocolate, cinnamon, spicy foods, dairy, and sun/heat exposure (including HITT workouts 🥵). I started out with symptoms of 1 and 2, but with triggers now at bay, only experience facial redness on occasion.

[@susana12492]

I'm happy that you found something that works. Even bending down to pick up something, my face feels hot.

[@deeworks8762]

Thanks so much for the great videos! I have sensitive skin and I really want to try some of Kiehl's newer products. Is there any way you could please review the kiehl's micro-dose retinol serum, kiehl's ferulic brew facial treatment with lactic acid and kiehl's milk-peel gentle exfoliating toner? Kiehl says they are all gentle, but effective formulas, but there are no unsponsored reviews on KZbin that I can find. Thanks again.

[@one_more_chance4694]

I suddenly started getting a scabby, pimply red face 3 years ago, age 40 when I moved to an alpine climate. I stopped drinking red wine and coffee last week and my skin has cleared up immediately! My skin is still red and other issues, but I haven’t had 1 pustule or flaky sore nose all week and my skin is softer than it has been in years. Treating digestive imbalances is just as important as skin care, as well as committing to giving up those triggering foods and drinks.

[@kirbyd0g]

Excellent advice, especially not using too many products layered on top of each other. I did go to the derm, and she prescribed a cream and doxicycoline for by skin and eye rosacea.... hugh help! TY for your chanel.

[@yvotyme]

So many good information, couple of things that I been doing and obviously are triggering my rosacea! Thanks for this video, information is power!

[@agnesjuhasz7715]

I live in a country where tretinoin is not available, so I get it from Spain or Greece. And every time I see a derm (last time because of perioral dermatitis), I always show my tube to the derm, letting them know what I use. Well, all dermatologists were totally pissed, telling me to stop immediately, how can I be so careless to use such an irritating cream and it causes rosacea and perioral dermatitis! I just can't believe that in a country where dermatologists are accessable, I still need to gather all my information from youtube. Thank You for being here for us, because I am always discouraged to be using tretinoin after a doctors visit.

[@sharon6155]

I feel u sis

[@ceciliamorenooliva4507]

Where are you from???

[@agnesjuhasz7715]

@@ceciliamorenooliva4507 Budapest, Hungary

[@dora876]

I get my tretinoin from Greece too, because in America it costs $200 without insurance 😢😢

[@agnesjuhasz7715]

@@dora876 Ohhh my god, how much??? In Greece, Airol 20gr is 14 Euro in pharmacies- it seems like it is discontinued this year unfortunately, I coudn't get it this summer. In Spain, Retirides 30gr is 37 Euro.

[@rosmaryamaral5688]

Hi! Can you do a video also talking about rosacea but cause from Lupus or others skin conditions? Thaaaanks. Loving your videos 💜

[@scotteastwood4020]

Life is always beautiful when you have good health, for almost 4 years I was diagnosed with HPV, and I was lonely and sad, luckily for me I was addressed to a kind and great herbal doctor who helped me to restore my health back to me, he sent me the herbs that cured my HPV, completely and the test results proves I'm now negative of the virus , all thanks to you Dr.Ani John for the cure remedy for restoring my health, I will always be grateful to you for your kind gestures..

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Dr Sam I developed rosacea during perimenopause, but I had a background of eczema and sensitive skin my whole life. Prior to this I could tolerate a small amount of fragrance in skin products, but no longer. I had a variety of things going on initially with a lot of flushing/redness, eye irritation and slight thickening of the skin on the nose. I went to my Doctor (I live in the UK), but I knew what it was having been a Registered Nurse for nearly 20 years. I mostly got it under control using gentle products and alternating evenings of azelaic acid and low dose retinoids - working up to using tretinoin on the alternate evenings. I do use a mineral spf on my face everyday, as part of my ongoing care. Clonidine oral medication helps keep the flushing at bay. Things were going fairly well and I was managing my symptoms etc until last year. Stress is obviously one of my triggers and I had more flares as a result. So much so I dialled back on the retinoids, going from tretinoin 0.05 to retinaldehde 0.05 instead. Things have settled down a good bit and I've increased my retinoid to 0.1 retinaldehyde, with a view to going back onto tretinoin if possible this year. I'm now menopausal - I have not had a menstrual cycle in three years and I'm 49 (I had a lot of gynae issues throughout my adult life which contributed to an earlier menopause). I'm disabled and have been for around six years, so I wasn't nursing by the time the pandemic hit, as those masks would have played havoc I think with my skin. My Doctor knows I was a nurse for a long time and let's me manage my rosacea fairly independently. I only go for changes to my prescription if I have exhausted all my other ways to manage it. Spicy food I avoid and I have identified through trial and error both oxybenzone and avobenzone, as ingredients my rosacea prone skin won't tolerate. i can use some of the newer generation chemical filters available here in the UK or internationally. It's become just something I have to be aware of when deciding what to eat and what to use on my skin (lots of patch testing required lol), but overall I am managing it and it's not as fiery as it would be without that careful management. I cover the persistent redness and visible veins with makeup and carry on with normal life tbh. Best wishes. ps I don't consume alcohol due to my pain medication, but it would be a trigger for me if I did, as I used to flush even before the rosacea was obvious. x

[@j_stuchbury2123]

Hormones play a huge role in Rosacea yet it's rarely mentioned. I feel that since rosacea presents itself on the face the medical community doesn't take it seriously and passes it off as a vanity issue. If you had that level of redness and heat anywhere else on the body they would be looking into why there was such an extreme inflammatory response. When I hear " try and avoid your triggers" I want to scream! Sleeping is often a trigger. How do you avoid that? What scares me the most is that my extreme flares are often accompanied by tinnitus. In my experience Rosacea is systemic inflammation that needs more research and attention.

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

@@j_stuchbury2123 I have tinnitus and vertigo, but haven't noted a flare when I have a bout (my tinnitus and vertigo are intermittent). I had heard rosacea is connected to gut health and I have longstanding IBS - who knows. I think the issue is they don't know enough about it and the true causes. I do think it needs a lot more research too though. Sending you best wishes for calm skin. x

[@j_stuchbury2123]

@@lorainemcgillivray77 sorry to hear about your IBS as well. That is stressful enough, to then be compounded with Rosacea I think I need to check my ranting. I hope you have success healing your gut my next step personally will be to eliminate nightshades to see if that helps with flares . As Hippocrates said "let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food".

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

@@j_stuchbury2123 I wish you every success in finding something that helps. I definitely think the low dose clonidine helps (it reduces flushing) and may be worth speaking to your Doctor about. In some ways I think rosacea is a form of auto immune disease like eczema, hayfever, endometriosis etc (all of which I've had). I'm currently managing it mostly and haven't had an active flare for a few months. I do have chronic redness and visible capillaries from previous bouts. I can also get textural changes in the centre of my face and eye involvement at times. I think any skin disease affecting the face can be difficult to live with and cause a bit of "ranting" lol. Sending you best wishes and hopes for calm skin.

[@russellschaeffler]

I moved from Florida to Japan in February of 2021, before leaving my skin was clear but during the flight my face got so dry and extremely red. For the next 3 or 4 months my skin got worse and worse. If felt like my skin was burning, but got better during the summer when it is more humid in Japan. But starting in January of this year it started again and seems to be really bad in February. I sent images to dermatologist and they believe it is GRANULOMATOUS ROSACEA. But the product they recommended is benzoyl peroxide gel 5 % twice a day until I can visit a dermatologist and get a proper diagnosis. Question is that is not recommended by some videos I have watched.

[@julieme7927]

I have broken capillaries on my cheeks but the amount of redness stays about the same all the time. I do blush more than most people and all over my face but then it just goes back to my normal. I don't feel any burning or stinging and when I have had chemical peels in the past they haven't hurt particularly. My skin isn't thinner or thicker than the skin of other people. Does this sound like rosacea? I did have a reduction in the redness (up to a point) using mesorstetic couperend maintenance cream

[@jackieacosta8408]

I was diagnosed with rosacea by the age of 13. It’s not only affecting adults over the age of 30

[@angelinebiswas7611]

I’ve been on Tretinoin .025% for 13 years, I also have rosacea. I have rarely gotten flare ups over the years but as soon as I transitioned to .05% Altreno I started getting flare ups about 3-4 times a month. I never got dryness or irritation from the .05% but did get intense redness and heat. Since I’ve had to go back to my old.025 tretinoin and limit .05 to once or twice a week. 10% azelaic acid from zeal sea a Korean brand has helped ALOT. It’s very similar to Paula’s choice but more than 1/2 the price and doesn’t have salicylic acid in it. It has licorice root, centella and more in it. One of the best over the counters I’ve ever used

[@DrSamEllis]

I’ll have to check it out! Thank you for sharing!

[@SuperHowyalikemenow]

What OTC products do you recommend for people with rosacea? TY

[@Banananacat1]

Hi! I love this video so much. The only thing is you said that Rosacea is normally in adults 30yrs plus of age. I’m a young teenager, but my face always flares when I get hot after track practice, embarrassment, anxiety, or anything really that makes me uncomfortable my face gets REALLY red. I don’t get bumps, but the skin feels hot when it happens. I’ve been wanting to see a dermatologist because it’s been affecting my daily life. So can young adults get it too?

[@victoriamorrell8322]

I have all the symptoms, and gave practiced everything on their list. Each time my flare up is worse than before. I am in so much pain. I am in the public eye everyday on my job. So embarrassing. I hate the mask, but my saving grace right now for my cheeks. And nose. Can't hide my forehead which is by far the worst it has ever been. I never had any kind of acne problem my entire life til 5 years ago. My dermatologist has tried everything in his power. I now see him getting frustrated with himself. Thank you for the awesome video. Great for those who did not know these practices. I appreciate what you do.

[@sarahjenkins8963]

Have you tried doxycycline 100mg daily? Plus the rx cream? Cetaphil cleanser and moisturizer with at least broad spectrum 30? I also use clinamyacin lotion as well as needed.

[@scotteastwood4020]

Life is always beautiful when you have good health, for almost 4 years I was diagnosed with HPV, and I was lonely and sad, luckily for me I was addressed to a kind and great herbal doctor who helped me to restore my health back to me, he sent me the herbs that cured my HPV, completely and the test results proves I'm now negative of the virus , all thanks to you Dr.Ani John for the cure remedy for restoring my health, I will always be grateful to you for your kind gestures

[@victoriamorrell8322]

@@sarahjenkins8963 Yes to all the above. Doxy for 2 years now.

[@sarahjenkins8963]

So sorry that your treatment isnot working. How about an acupuncturist?

[@scotteastwood4020]

@@sarahjenkins8963 contact Dr.Ani John on KZbin channel he cured mine

[@booshday]

I've had rosacea for over 10 years and at first there wasn't much that would help. Prescription topical ointments helped a little but my flare ups were still constant. One visit to a dermatologist and he told me to wash my face with a dandruff shampoo. If I wash my face with head and shoulders twice a week I have zero symptoms of rosacea. I was buying expensive prescription creams but it's amazing how well cheap dandruff shampoo works.

[@tahiraalaraf7505]

Can you make a video about whiteheads? My cheeks have whiteheads and they aren't going with anything

[@theman5324]

I'm 17 and I've been diagnosed with rosacea since I was 13. At specific time frames on weekdays, my nose will get blood red and burns like hell. Any makeup I wear melts off very quickly, at my worst episode I had to get an ice pack and even that melted within 10 minutes. I can't wear makeup, I can't even try to make myself look less ugly. It's unfair, it skipped a generation from my grandfather to me, my older sister never had any issues. I was just the dumping ground for all my family's genetic downsides. ADHD, depression, anxiety, rosacea, nodular acne, tourettes, OCD, excessively large love handles, monkey toes*, hearing difficulties, sound processing issues**, a 6th main vertebrae which causes my lower back to protrude more***, small sinuse, and I'm a non-taster. Sorry this has been making me upset for a very long time. *: Index and middle toe and longer than big toe **: I heard that you said something, but I have no idea what you said. So in my effort to figure out what you said, I'll plig in words and it almost never sounds right. ***: my back looks like it's about to curve on the lower back, but instead there is a small, heart-shaped area of my lower back caused from the tail bone.

[@mslineeee]

sending you so much love. you are worthy and loveable! I hope you get the right treatment that works for you for your mental health issues and I hope you come to be more gentle and sweet to yourself, despite these things that upset you

[@harana5595]

I've had rosacea for a a year and a half now. Nothing seems to work. I've been to 2 dermatologists and they prescribed creams that did not work at all. Last product I used was Avene Antirogeurs Forte and it made my symptoms way worse. I don't know what to do since I've tried different skin products and nothing does anything. What should I do?

[@athenamaurer9404]

I was diagnosed after beginning peri menopause. I have noticed that many skin can’t tolerate vitamin C right now. I use Paula’s Choice. Their Calm Line is very soothing. I have had to also stop aha. Are peels ok for Rosacea?

[@conniecastro1183]

Thankn you for more info

[@jastheavatar7860]

Melanotan 2 is the key 🔑 for rosacea. It is by far the best thing out there for rosacea because the sun is one of it’s worst enemy’s….symptoms such as flushing/burning of the skin never came back after taking melanotan 2. It’s been 8 years now since I started taking it It permanently darkened my skin

[@vintagegirl68]

So what is that nice moisturizer you were speaking of? Every moisturizer I have tried my skin turns bright red.

[@jj9501]

For me it was also calming my issues with severe bloating, did fopmap diet for that. It's not gone but i used to have bad breakouts and irritated bumps but now I only get that when I eat a lot of cookies/Chocolate at once :p. The redness I keep under control with la Roche posay B5 balm. I also did IPL treatments to treat the chin and cheeks. This helped so much but of course its not one and done (unfortunately).

[@one_more_chance4694]

The Cicaplast B5 has really worked for me! And I stopped drinking coffee and red wine. My digestion is instantly better and my face is soft with no pustules at all. Must have been the red wine.

[@FlyingRedTailHawk]

a great video

[@susana12492]

I have always had issues with my skin. When I was about eight, the doctor diagnosed me with a skin condition he had never seen before, but he believed it was a form of shingles. I was put on a 15% benzoyl peroxide wash and it cleared up. I went a few years with unproblematic skin and when I turned 11, I developed rosacea. I have tried so many different things, doubted my doctor's analysis and thought maybe it was regular acne instead, treated it as such, and it made it worse. I'm so lost and so unhappy. My face looks ugly. The only thing that makes me feel better is cold water and moisturizer. 😕 I hope all my fellow rosacea sufferers are doing well and have found something that works.

[@Chris-tg3qy]

I use azelaic acid from the ordinary and it made a huge difference. It took about 6 weeks to see great results, but I don’t even wear foundation anymore.

[@onidarang6222]

I find out my rosaceae was due to change in environment as my skin is extremely sensitive...nothing worked on my skin i.e toner, moisturizer...it got worse with my skin burning, itching and flared up with pimple like papules...I finally went to the dermatologist and got prescribed anti inflammatory tablets...the flaring went overnight after the tablet.

[@ju999X]

i’m 17 n i’ve always had a lot of redness on my cheeks but i never really saw it as a negative thing until someone asked me if i had rosacea 😭

[@Banana11128]

I was told I always had Straw berry and cream skin ,then in my 30s no need for blush...what was always seen as nice became flares and almost rash like.just be carefully, start look at what you can do now to help prevent it later eg no fragrance, no alcohol, essential oils,wear spf daily and reapply, build up your skins barrier!

[@sarahjenkins8963]

I take doxycycline 100mg daily. I use Cetaphil cleanser and Cetaphil moisturizer with 30 broad spectrum spectrum. I also have a prescription cream.

[@scotteastwood4020]

Life is always beautiful when you have good health, for almost 4 years I was diagnosed with HPV, and I was lonely and sad, luckily for me I was addressed to a kind and great herbal doctor who helped me to restore my health back to me, he sent me the herbs that cured my HPV, completely and the test results proves I'm now negative of the virus , all thanks to you Dr.Ani John for the cure remedy for restoring my health, I will always be grateful to you for your kind gestures..

[@osrs-yami]

My rosacea is severe and the Rosacea Diet SIGNIFICANTLY improved me. Then I began a food diary and learned my triggers. On an animal based diet my lizard skin and cysts/nodules all magically disappeared. It's been 2 years and if I eat my triggers more than once it starts coming back. So many people have food triggers and don't even know it. If you have autoimmune issues I guarantee you have some food triggers, whether they're your main ones or not. My main trigger is MINT mouthwash, it makes my throat close up. And garlic in food, which can give me actual hives. Many never realize the warning shots for years, which can be as inconspicuous as acne, and then when they're older they get diagnosed with Celiac's, arthritis, rosacea, even life threatening nut allergies happen to people at completely random ages. For me I know it was because of all the nightshades and gluten (pasta) I ate for every single meal when I was 18 and broke. All of these autoimmune disorders are similar involving skin, joint, and gut problems. Rosacea is tied to gut issues. The link continues to be investigated

[@jenniferbestwick5018]

Hi. I just found out that I have Rosacea 🥺 What is a good face cream for it or medicine?

[@giedres4376]

Hi! Thank you for the video. Could you maybe recommend a moisturizer that could be suitable for rosacea? Thank you

[@scotteastwood4020]

Life is always beautiful when you have good health, for almost 4 years I was diagnosed with HPV, and I was lonely and sad, luckily for me I was addressed to a kind and great herbal doctor who helped me to restore my health back to me, he sent me the herbs that cured my HPV, completely and the test results proves I'm now negative of the virus , all thanks to you Dr.Ani John for the cure remedy for restoring my health, I will always be grateful to you for your kind gestures..

[@user-jw1pj1vy1g]

thank you so much for the video, what do you think about treating rosacea with peroral retinoids?

[@SarahKotri]

Do you recommend vascular lasers for patients for red lines ever? Such as v beam? Or should they be avoided?

[@barbarasmith9211]

what medications are used? thanks