Holiday Skin – The Sequel
...self-tanner, just a tiny dab rubbed in well to give you a little bit of color. Too red – Usually due to a rosacea flare after too much alcohol or...
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Is there a good makeup for dry, sensitive skin?
I have a couple of ideas for you. Have you tried the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer, SPF 20? It’s lovely, goes on well with a natural look and has a...
Does the V-Beam help build collagen?
The short answer is no. The reason is that it is a “true” laser which has only 1 wavelength. The IPLs remove blood vessels, remove brown spots AND build collagen because they...
What can I accomplish with skin care products? I’m on a budget!
The old wisdom was that using retinoids like Renova in patients with rosacea would aggravate the rosacea. In the past few years, there have been studies that question that. I...
Rosacea and Heat
...Many people’s rosacea is well controlled on just the topical treatments except for an occasional flare. See Dr. Irwin’s article on Rosacea In Depth to learn about rosacea triggers and treatments....
Can Accutane be used for rosacea?
I think it would be safe to say that Accutane is rarely used now for rosacea because the FDA guidelines for it’s use are very strict and it’s use is monitored so...
How to Find a Good Dermatologist?
Isn’t Paula’s show fun (and informative)!! On this site, there are some suggestions for different areas. Also, in my book The Surgery Free Makeover, there is a whole chapter on...
I need help on my rosacea meds and products.
Remember that acne and rosacea medication take 2 months to really work! I wouldn’t expect you to be a whole lot better in 3 weeks so hang in there. On...
Rosacea Triggers
Hi Valerie – There’s been an assumption that it’s the caffeine in the coffee that triggers rosacea but I’m not sure that an absolute. I’ve had patients who flush with...
Help with rosacea!
Dear Mary – There isn’t any good evidence that the alpha lipoic products work any better than what you already have for rosacea. And, they tend to be expensive. You...
