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Thanks for taking the time to find that article, Lisa. I was so excited about it when I read it in the newspaper. But strangely, my doctor hadn't heard about it and the news didn't even appear on a rather official "org" website for rosacea for at least a month afterward. I guess it may take a while to development new treatements that use the new findings. And even if they do, they may not be any less risky than taking antiobiotics continuously. I can't imagine wanting to put an ointment of any sort on my eyelids and lashes so it would have to be an oral medicine anyway. I'm just glad the tetracycline does the trick.

Some people were discussing this spring water spray on a rosacea forum today:

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If you have Rosacea and or Acne, most major health insurance carries will cover your treatments. I have been going a dermatologist (MD) for 3 years -- Blue Cross/Blue Shield covers almost everything. It is called "Acne Surgery" for insurance billing purposes. I have a peel one month and a micro-dermabrasion the next.

My DR started me with a 10 percent peel, left on for just a few minutes and gradually worked up not only the strength but the length of time it was left on. Very little 'stinging' absolutely no burning. If it burns, it is too strong or has been left on too long. My DR writes prescriptions for most of what goes on my face, which insurance covers as well. In addition, she gives me samples for any new product so that I can see if my sensitive skin will tolerate it. In her waiting room, there is a basket of samples for sunscreen and moisturizer so I have saved a ton on money by not having to purchase these often expensive items.

I use a prescription facial wash and topical lotion morning and evening. My face is in GREAT shape. Plus, the prescription lotions make my skin velvety soft and smooth -- fewer lines and creases. Most of the time, my Acne Rosacea is under control -- not cured -- but 75 percent better than before I went to the dermatologist. I plan on going in for intense pulsed light treatments in the fall.

Diana - right it sounds like the antibiotics "do the right thing" so anything else they worked out would probably be just like the antibiotic. I'm glad you found something that worked for you!

Sandie - that's really interesting that insurance can cover it! That's definitely something that people should look into.

Sandie -- do you expect that the IPL treatments will also be covered by your insurance? That would indeed be wonderful!

I'm not sure - but I will ask when I go back in a few weeks. I know that it does not cover treatments to remove the tiny broken veins around the nose! Those painful little treatments (even with numbing gel)were $100 each - and you need to have them done several times within a short period of time to be affective. I didn't know about that and didn't go back soon enough for re-treatment so I didn't have the followup treatments. I figured I'd save the $$ and do the IPL.

I have the butterfly rash thing going for me and ever since I was 8 people think I wear too much blush! I didnt start wearing make up until I was 16 and that was just for church on sunday and I never wear blush! EVER!!!

I have the bright red cheeks all the time but I put olive oil on my face before bed every night so I dont have the ezsima sp? dry patches anyways.. I just thought i would throw that out there. I have oily skin so I use to get zits all the time but since i started using olive oil at night that has helped stop the zits and my skin is more balenced and less T zone..

I was at a natural foods show yesterday and picked up a few samples of a topical product made by Humphreys (www.humphreysusa.com) that is suppose to 'calm' the redness of Rosacea. It is a Witch Hazel based (alcohol-free) cucumber melon toner. I tried it this morning and also gave a bottle to my son's girlfriend to try. She has acne and sometimes experiences a lot of redness. I tried it this morning and found it soothing when applied � but since my skin is rather calm right now, I'm not sure how well it will control the redness. I'll let you know,

I know it is just a 'cover up', but Donna's recommendation for Bare Minerals is a good one. It really does help minimize the redness. Bare Minerals is starting to open retail stores where you can demo the products before purchasing. Alta stores also carry the line. I originally purchased Bare Minerals through HSN or QVC. The DVD they included thoroughly explained the correct way to apply the foundation and to cover problem areas. The products are completely oil-free and the coverage is great. Just make sure that your skin is well hydrated � with no dry patches. It is so pure that the company says you can wear it to sleep in, but I never do. I just put it on when ever I want to look my best without looking made-up.

Hi Sandie,
I noticed your Mardi Gras Mask! I live in Lafayette, LA.
Lana

My face is SUPER oily so I can't imagine putting olive oil on my face, it would feel slimy to me. That being said, I did find some Avon face cream which is very light, which I can tolerate just on my forehead and cheeks. If I put any on my under-chin or neck, it gets so oily it breaks out pretty much immediately