Some years back I was diagnosed with Rosacea. It happened when I went to a dermatologist on a completely unrelated matter. She looked at me and said, "Your skin is in such good condition...For your age". I had just turned 40. And then she used the Rosacea word. For a long time I thought that red junk around my nose and mouth was a "healthy glow". More likely a negative reaction to the cosmetics and face soap I was using.
I was initially suckered in and purchased the $50 dollar foundation which was guaranteed to not cause the red stuff. While it was lovely and had a great sunscreen built in, the price tag kept it from being a repeat purchase. I switched to Cetaphil for cleansing (I don't like the regular formula, I use the Normal to Oily one). The Doc recommended this brand and because it was something she suggested AND could be bought at Walmart, I thought it must be good. I would have been *suspicious* had in only been available from her office (like the foundation).
But the red stuff is back. When I posted the photo below of my teeth, you can see the red. I am still using the Cetaphil but have switched to a more affordable drug store foundation.
What to do...what to do.
How does a PlainJane deal with Rosacea?
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