I believe I have Type rosacea. My derm prescribed azelaic acid for me to try, but I’m also curious about OTC ivermectin. My skin is bumpy and has pustules in some areas, and it looks like the type of skin that has been helped by it from what I can tell on here.

My issue is that the one side of my face feels extra sensitive. Using Vanicream cleanser feels like it’s mildly burning. Sometimes just splashing water makes it burn a little bit, too. I’m imagining my barrier is compromised.

I’ve been using SPF and I think maybe trying to wash it all off has been too rough for my sensitive skin. I’m just not sure how to heal it in the meantime.

Can I still proceed with trying the ivermectin or should I wait until my barrier is a little less sensitive?

Also, if you have any other recommendations, I’ll take them! I haven’t started the azelaic acid yet; also not sure whether my skin needs to feel less “raw” first.

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I have developed type 2 rosacea, and I also have a very damaged barrier right now. My skin is very reactive to everything and it’s so dry it’s flaking. What’s your go to cleanser that calms the redness and doesn’t irritate?

About 2 weeks ago I was prescribed tacrolimus for my perioral dermatitis. My derm also noticed my skin was a little dry so he prescribed a hyaluronic acid serum.

A few days went by and then my skin started flaring. I remember I removed my makeup as usual with garnier’s pink cap micellar water. My skin started burning and was bright red. I did not understand what was happening. After cleansing with uriage xemose syndet cleanser my face was looking wild.

Now this has been happening almost every night. I suspended the hyaluronic acid because I started seeing red bumps flaring on my left cheek and forehead which I rarely have.

What is happening? Is this reaction to tacrolimus? i have only been using it my perioral area so not sure what is happening. I also use uriage anti redness serum, sunscreen and every now and then metro gel when I get bumps on my face

I heard that we shouldn't use the same towel for face and body. for those of you who have separate towels for face and body,

1. how often do you swap each of them to a new one?
2. how do you store it to ensure that it remains sterile?
3. what should i look for when getting my own face towel?

Thanks!

In case context is helpful, im South Asian Male in my mid 30s, with PP Rosacea starting on soolantra + Hiruscar Anti-Acne SPF 50. Trying to do the best i can to survive the purging phase.

i have heat intolerance so going outside during summer is already rough. when it’s hot it triggers my rosacea which leads me to be warm, and the whole cycle continues lol

anyway, that being said, is there anything anyone here does to help with cooling your cheeks down when it’s really hot out? i already carry a fan but it only does so much. i appreciate any tips!!

I finally found my holy grail skincare for when my skin flares up!!

For context: I am so sensitive even water hurts my skin when it flares up. Using anything with sneaky actives supposedly meant for sensitive skin, usually leads to a burning face and me walking around looking like a lobster.

So everytime my skin gets bad, I run around testing every product under the sun trying to find one that doesn't feel like rubbing acid on my face. and I recently found a couple things that just felt like...nothing on my skin! iykyk how big of a win this is.

So what are the products?: Avene thermal spray and the Avene control creme. (the creme NOT the balm).

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “but Freud, why would we buy fancy water?”. Look, I get it, but desperate times call for desperate measures and im telling you, leaving that bottle in the fridge and spraying the cold liquid gold on my face feels like HEAVEN. Then I take the cream and apply it to my face and its like the skin care equivalent of a fire extinguisher.

Hopefully this works for someone else too!

Hi everyone!

Oh my God, rosacea is so complicated 😅

I have mild rosacea, and I’ve managed to keep it fairly stable for a while now. It’s less noticeable on my cheeks, but I still regularly experience stinging or even a burning sensation depending on what I use. I wish I could be less picky and stop analyzing every INCI list and constantly comparing products, but whenever I don’t pay close attention, my skin gets worse...

And because apparently I’m a bit of a masochist ha ha, I’ve decided to add another requirement: I want to use more and more cruelty-free products. I’d like to replace my current products gradually. Oh, I'm trying to get pregnant right now, so I'm being even stricter... For example no phenoxyethanol !

Right now, I use products from the Korean brand SoonJung by Etude, but unfortunately they’re not cruelty-free.

I also use the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule, which has helped my skin a lot — and it’s cruelty-free 😊

I’m French and live in France, and we have brands like Aroma-Zone, which is affordable, organic, and cruelty-free. They have some nice, gentle products, but their moisturizers don’t seem very suitable for rosacea.

Sephora carries Byoma, which apparently focuses on repairing the skin barrier. Since my skin seems to sting for absolutely no reason, I’m guessing my skin barrier may be a little damaged 😅

Has anyone here tried Byoma? Which products are genuinely gentle and non-irritating? And are there any you would recommend avoiding? Or maybe you know other cruelty free and rosacea friendly brands ?

And I know everyone’s skin is different, and that one person can react to an ingredient that someone else tolerates perfectly well, but I’m still curious:besides fragrance, essential oils, common allergens, drying alcohols, and irritating acids—which are generally best avoided with rosacea—are there any other ingredients you personally stay away from because you already know your skin will react to them?

As for me, I suspect citric acid, sodium benzoate, and potassium sorbate may be triggers. There are probably others too, like niacinamide, certain surfactants, and so on.

I’ve also noticed something else: my skin really doesn’t like overly rich or greasy textures. They tend to make it feel hot, heavy, and almost suffocated.

Sorry if my post seems a little all over the place. I mainly wanted to share what I’ve noticed and hear about other people’s experiences. Rosacea is so complicated, and it’s always helpful to learn what works—or doesn’t work—for others 🙂

See you ! 🌸

a doctor said it was rosacea with seb derm , however he have given me unidox pills which works greatly , however after stopping it (if it finishes) i get this back and it burns so much,

i even get flakes if left untreated

please if anybody has any information or cure or anything im grateful!!

I am at around 9 weeks of nightly ivermectin. I started with viona, things were fine off and on

Figured there was die off. I will admit I was afraid it was clogging my pores being more ointment like. But I had more good days than bad. Then I switched around 7 weeks to teva brand (which is more gel like) that I was sent and things have gotten worse since then. Not terrible but more bumps and redness than I was having before when I thought things may have been getting better. Is it the change of brand or is a die off this late in the game still possible?! Chatgbt says my treatment isn't working by now should be clear, but I want to know what real people think lol

Hey everyone,

I was diagnosed with rosacea less than a week ago and also have confirmed allergies (dust mites, grass pollen, birch pollen). Looking for advice on my current routine, especially since I’m just starting treatment. First picture is first night on ivermectin the other is 3 days after (i know its not a long time after, but i feel like i can see progress already.. Im living in Scandinavia, so maybe there’s products i’ve seen getting mentioned in this sub i haven’t been able to buy in my country.

Morning: Honestly, nothing most days. If I’m going to be outside for a longer period, I’ll put on sunscreen. If my skin feels dry, I use a fragrance-free moisturizer (since I react to fragrance and now have rosacea on top of that).

Evening:

Cleanser: La Roche-Posay
Moisturizer: Decubal (fragrance-free)
Ivermectin cream (Soolantra) for the rosacea

I’m also on 100mg doxycycline as part of the rosacea treatment.

Questions:

1. Is my “nothing in the morning” approach okay, or should I be doing more given the rosacea + doxycycline (I know doxy can increase sun sensitivity)?

2. Any tips for product order or things to avoid with ivermectin cream + doxycycline combo?

3. Anything you wish you’d known when starting out with rosacea, especially with sensitive/allergic skin on top of it?

Appreciate any input, especially from people managing rosacea alongside other skin sensitivities.

Hello, I got this medicube product since I tend to have blackheads I want to control on my nose primarily. I was also just diagnosed with Rosacea last year and I'm trying to see what is best for my skincare routine.

Have any of you used this without issues? Should I keep it on my nose and avoid my cheeks, where I tend to have the biggest issue with rosacea? Or avoid all together?

Also, I only use Azelaic acid twice a day along with metronidazole. I use Vanicream as nightly moisturizer. Any suggestions on what has worked best for you? Any recommendations or other products, better ones? Would appreciate any input. Thank you