Rosacea Support Group

Rosacea is a common but often misunderstood condition that is estimated to affect over 45 million people worldwide. It begins as flushing and redness on the central face and across the cheeks, nose, or forehead but can also affect the neck, chest, scalp or ears.

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Rosacea age

mountainsunset
mountainsunset

Hi everyone,


 I have been struggling with Rosacea (although I did not know that is what I had at the time) since this past winter. My 19th birthday was right around when my symptoms really increased. When did you all get Rosacea? I have heard that 19 is usually at the beginning of the age spectrum with patients who have rosacea. I was so upset about the burning and redness on my face that I finally decided to go to Clinique at the mall to see if they could suggest something as I could not get in with a dermatologist. It was there that after examining my skink, the sales clerk said I had rosacea. I had never heard of it before but as soon as I got home I looked up the symptoms and realized that most all of them coincided with my facial skin. I wound up buying some of Cliniques redness solutions products. I cannot tell you how much that helped relieve my redness and burning. The cleanser and moisturizer are great! I use the cleanser at night to remove makeup and then apply moisturizer in the morning and before bed. I would be glad to share pictures of the products of anyone is interested. I look forward to hearing from all of you about your rosacea.

reptilegirl
reptilegirl
The average age of onset is 30 years old but I had flushing almost my whole life then developed rashing at 26 years old. I didn't know what it was at first because I'm prone to random allergic reactions. So I assumed that's what it was. Unfortunately it left a permanent mark on my face. This year at the recommendation of my rheumatologist I finally saw a dermatologist and was officially diagnosed. I think I was resistant to admitting it was rosacea because I'd been flushing so long I didn't think it fit the diagnosis. What really cemented it for me was the development of occular symptoms. So my point is that it's a misunderstood condition with many forms of development. Getting it in your teens isn't impossible. Also I think the more people in your family that have rosacea the more likely earlier symptoms may develop. I'm the 3rd generation in my family to have it and I have the worst symptoms of everyone. The most important thing is to see a dermatologist and start a treatment regiment to prevent permanent damage. I wish I had admitted that it was a possibility sooner and I might not have such trouble with it now. I hope you get the treatment you need.
Thoughtful
Thoughtful
Thanks for this. I will book an appointment with my dermatologist. I have it quite badly on my cheeks and eyelids. I just really confronted it last year. When I researched it, it said it was caused by Desdemona mites that live in your eyelashes (hence ocular problems), eyebrows and facial skin. The only thing that kills them is Tea tree oil. You can get tea tree oil wipes from Amazon and they recommend wiping your eyelids, eyebrows and face with it before you go to bed (they come out at night). Creepy, eh?! But it seems to help. They also say that intense moisturizing is necessary to manage symptoms.
Thoughtful
Thoughtful
Sorry I mean Demodex mites