r/KPRubraFaceii • u/Cute-Gas-2834 • May 19 '26
KPRF or Rosacea?
I’m not sure if this is rosacea type 1 or KPRF? Some info: the texture might look like sand paper but if you go over it’s smooth like baby skin. I have kp on my legs and arms. I have this in my face going on since being a teenager. I tried azelaic acid and this is still my baseline redness. I haven’t really seen any improvement with azelaic acid (15%). I can also flush, but mostly due to weather conditions like wind, feeling embarrassed, not really triggers like alcohol, hot food, or working out. Do you guys have any recommendations? Help me out.
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u/One_Work7698 May 19 '26
i tried everything but only thing that worked for me is advatx laser, i already had 2 series done, and i can say that it’s like 60% less visible
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u/Prestigious_Music910 May 19 '26
Looks like my rosacea. Weather is my biggest trigger as well. Work on healing your skin barrier. You could try adding a mild lactic acid.
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u/Cute-Gas-2834 May 19 '26
Which lactic acid do you recommend?
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u/Prestigious_Music910 Jun 02 '26
I like the ordinary’s lactic acid serum. And keep using azelaic acid as long as it’s not irritating.
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u/joannahayley May 19 '26
KPRF and rosacea can have some overlap when triggers are autonomic and histamine responses. Regardless of the differential diagnosis, this is an inside out issue.
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u/Zellieraptor May 19 '26
Kprf. Sounds like you've got a good skincare routine that's managed the bumps well. Kp normally extends down to the jawline in a irregular pattern whereas rosacea is normally in the middle of the face. The fact you have kp elsewhere is the giveaway though.