Guest guest Posted December 13, 1998 Report Share Posted December 13, 1998 , Antibiotics that help suppress rosacea, other than tetracycline are: erythromycin (ask for the enteric coated ones so you won't have gastrointestinal symptoms); ampicillin (I don't like to use this because it is often used for other infections elsewhere and you don't want to become resistant to this); Some doctors give trimethoprim/sulfa ( I don't like this either because of side effects). Doxycycline and minocycline which are very effective and are lipophilic types of tetracycline derivative, meaning they have affinity to go to the oil glands. Sy M.D.http://www.lindasy.com antibioticsDoes anyone know of any oral antibiotics other than tetracycline that help rosacea? I am allergic to tetracycline and from the feedback I received on erythromycin it doesn't appear to be very helpful with the rosacea. I wonder if there are any other antibiotics that might be helpful. Does anyone know? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 1998 Report Share Posted December 14, 1998 In a message dated 12/13/98 1:56:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, mbromage@... writes: << Does anyone know of any oral antibiotics other than tetracycline that help rosacea? I am allergic to tetracycline and from the feedback I received on erythromycin it doesn't appear to be very helpful with the rosacea. I wonder if there are any other antibiotics that might be helpful. Does anyone know? Thanks, >> , I use Doxycycline but you would have to ask the dr if you could take it. Tetracycline didn't help me at all.......Good Luck..... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 1998 Report Share Posted December 24, 1998 Hi and all, I'm new to this list and was only diagnosed with rosacea this past week. I, like you , was put on Noritake topical cream once a day. My dermatologist is a good one, and she didn't think antibiotics was the way to go with with me either, because I don not have a problem with acne associated with my rosacea. I am more than willing to see if the Noritake will work without having to use antibiotics along with it. I'm very happy that only having used the Noritake for four days now, I have noticed a marked difference. The stinging and burning sensation have 90% subsided and the redness has about 50% subsided. I wish I had gone to the dermatologist sooner. I'm happy this list exists and am looking forward to gaining beneficial information from all who are unfortunate enough to have to also deal with this problem. One of the biggest problems that I am having associated with my rosacea is dry, itching, burning, and gritty feeling eyes. I went to the opthamologist yesterday, and was put on sterile, preservative free eyedrops four times a day. I hope this will help but so far have only noticed slight difference. I was wondering if anyone else has had problems with their eyes associated with the rosacea. Thanks to all who contribute, and Happy Holidays to All! ~Deborah ************************************************** Bromage wrote: > I just went back to the dermatologist that recently diagnosed me with the rosacea. I asked her about using oral antibiotics for the rosacea. She said that they probably wouldn't help me that much because I don't have pimples. She said that the oral antibiotics are mainly for the pimples not the redness and flushing. All she suggested was to try the Noritate because she said it should help the flushing/redness. Does anyone know if this sounds right? I am thinking of getting another dermatologist, because it doesn't seem like this one wants to work with me. I am very discouraged because I want to find something that helps. This rosacea is hurting my self esteem. I also was at CVS the other night and looked for zinc oxide. The closest that I could find to plain zinc oxide was zinc oxide ointment, which did have other ingredients in it. Does anyone know if they make plain zinc oxide and where I would find that? I know that they used to use it as a sunblock, so it must be available somewhere. > Thanks, > everyone have a nice holiday! > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > For the absolute lowest price on software visit: > http://www.bottomdollar.com/egroups/ > > E-group home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/rosacea-support > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 1998 Report Share Posted December 24, 1998 Hi and all, I'm new to this list and was only diagnosed with rosacea this past week. I, like you , was put on Noritake topical cream once a day. My dermatologist is a good one, and she didn't think antibiotics was the way to go with with me either, because I don not have a problem with acne associated with my rosacea. I am more than willing to see if the Noritake will work without having to use antibiotics along with it. I'm very happy that only having used the Noritake for four days now, I have noticed a marked difference. The stinging and burning sensation have 90% subsided and the redness has about 50% subsided. I wish I had gone to the dermatologist sooner. I'm happy this list exists and am looking forward to gaining beneficial information from all who are unfortunate enough to have to also deal with this problem. One of the biggest problems that I am having associated with my rosacea is dry, itching, burning, and gritty feeling eyes. I went to the opthamologist yesterday, and was put on sterile, preservative free eyedrops four times a day. I hope this will help but so far have only noticed slight difference. I was wondering if anyone else has had problems with their eyes associated with the rosacea. Thanks to all who contribute, and Happy Holidays to All! ~Deborah ************************************************** Bromage wrote: > I just went back to the dermatologist that recently diagnosed me with the rosacea. I asked her about using oral antibiotics for the rosacea. She said that they probably wouldn't help me that much because I don't have pimples. She said that the oral antibiotics are mainly for the pimples not the redness and flushing. All she suggested was to try the Noritate because she said it should help the flushing/redness. Does anyone know if this sounds right? I am thinking of getting another dermatologist, because it doesn't seem like this one wants to work with me. I am very discouraged because I want to find something that helps. This rosacea is hurting my self esteem. I also was at CVS the other night and looked for zinc oxide. The closest that I could find to plain zinc oxide was zinc oxide ointment, which did have other ingredients in it. Does anyone know if they make plain zinc oxide and where I would find that? I know that they used to use it as a sunblock, so it must be available somewhere. > Thanks, > everyone have a nice holiday! > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > For the absolute lowest price on software visit: > http://www.bottomdollar.com/egroups/ > > E-group home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/rosacea-support > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 1998 Report Share Posted December 24, 1998 DEBORAH, I have the same problem with my eyes, and the only thing that stopped it was finding my triggers. In my case, the main things are foods and chemicals (especially whatever they put on new clothes in the stores). HARRIET, I too get a red and swollen nose with this, and metrogel alone didn't control the symptoms on my nose. I've said this several times and nobody has ever responded in any way, but my derm gave me a prescription for benzamycin to use only on my nose. It is an acne medicine-usually a no-no for rosacea-but it works GREAT on my nose. It stops the swelling, pimples, and most of the redness. Just recently I discovered that I can get the rest of the redness with Desitin (and that goes for the redness on my cheeks too.) When I use the Desitin, I have to use a moisturizer. PLATO, Count me in for fair skin and blue-green eyes! I think both of my parents have this condition, although neither have been diagnosed. They were both born in England of English and English/Irish parents. One has blue eyes and one has brown. Kerry E-group home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/rosacea-support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 1998 Report Share Posted December 24, 1998 In a message dated 12/24/98 12:35:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, mbromage@... writes: << The closest that I could find to plain zinc oxide was zinc oxide ointment, which did have other ingredients in it. >> That's the one I use. I haven't had any trouble with it. But my skin is very dry and loves this stuff. The usual caution is needed. You know, go slow, go light till you are sure it's good for you and your skin. It's a pain to rub in. It's dead white. If you add vaseline, it'll makes it easier. If you can tolerate makeup and put a drop in, it's even easier. But easy does it till you are comfortable with it. Zinc oxide doesn't work as quickly as Desitin seems to. Give it a few days before you decide it's not working. OK? If you hate it (and you just might) don't give up on the other zinc products. Each of them seems to work better for different skin types. Good luck. Esther ------------------------------------------------------------------------ E-group home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/rosacea-support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 1999 Report Share Posted February 7, 1999 Hi I was put on zithromax and will testify that IT does work for roascea. I tried minocycline fgor a while and it was ok...But zithromax is wonderful and your not on it long..ask her again and tell her the dose for me was 500mg the first day then 250mg every day for 5 days then every other day. I eventually cuut myself down to once every 2 days then once every 3..then came off it ...I love it..my face hasn't had a bad flare except once. I came off it in august, had a flare in Oct and went back on for 5 days and then came off..and haven't flared since..hope it helps donna/lucy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 1999 Report Share Posted February 7, 1999 - I also have a very sensitive stomach and therefore alot of problems when I'm on antibiotics. I went to a new derm. 6 weeks ago who was fantastic! and he put me on Cirpro 500 twice a day for only 2 weeks. I had absolutely no reaction and the bumps on my face that were creating pimple like whiteheads are now gone. I''m also using Noritate every night. At the same time I also had a Photoderm laser treatment on my cheeks for the redness...after 2 weeks my skin looked so much better. 1 week ago I had another treatment and am slowly seeing an improvement after the initial irritation. I've also used almost every skin care product under the sun...with not very good results. I swiched to a product called ExCell and my skin is much smoother and the flakeyness I always had is gone. I spent over a year just using the minumin, ie. cetaphil cleanser and no moisturiser and have to say that now that I'm using something my skin looks much better. Donna in Nebraska ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 1999 Report Share Posted February 7, 1999 Donna, Is this product called ExCell a cleanser? Did you get it in a drugstore?What is the Photoderm laser treatment? It sound cool to me (I would try anything at this point!).Is it expensive? Im going to a new derm next week and would like to speak to him about it.Bill ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 In a message dated 2/7/99 9:39:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, stamp2db@... writes: << I went to a new derm. 6 weeks ago who was fantastic! and he put me on Cirpro 500 twice a day for only 2 weeks. I had absolutely no reaction and the bumps on my face that were creating pimple like whiteheads are now gone. I''m also using Noritate every night. >> Cirpro? Very cool. I'm glad it worked for you and glad your derm was willing to give you a trial on it. Congrats!! <<At the same time I also had a Photoderm laser treatment on my cheeks for the redness...after 2 weeks my skin looked so much better. 1 week ago I had another treatment and am slowly seeing an improvement after the initial irritation. >> Do you feel it's helped with flaring? Or did it mainly remove the veins you had? << I swiched to a product called ExCell and my skin is much smoother and the flakeyness I always had is gone. >> What's ExCell? Any clue what the ingredients are? Thanks, Esther ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 Bill/Ester - The Excel is a cleanser, night serum (Vit C, AHA's), and a moisturiser. I got it at my derm. office. The photoderm is a newer type of laser that doesnt' have the side effects of brusing, swelling, etc. It's a laser they use for removing port wine birthmarks, tatoos, spider veins. The downside is that is was very expensive - $250. For me it was really the last thing I could try - antibiotics and topicals just didn't make any difference. My skin just kept getting worse and worse! My derm. has a website where you could see some info about the photoderm - it's at www.skindeepusa.com. Then mabye you could discuss with your derm. next week. He also one of the particiapating dr's on www.womenintheknowskin.com website. I very rarely have flushing with my cea - My cheeks were a flame red that never went away - now that I think about it I had some flushing about 5 years ago when this started. After my first treatment it took about 2 weeks to see a difference, my hubby even asked if I was wearing makeup! After I had the second a week ago, I'm noticing that my cheeks are redder and I had a little swelling. I think my face was so bad before the first one that I didn't notice it before. Like I said, this was a " last ditch " effort for me. I was so tired of spending money on derm. appt. and prescriptions that didn't work or made things worse. I just decided to bite the bullet and spend the money. This is the first dr. I have been to who also does cosmetic procedures - I can tell you one thing, I was treated totally different! He didn't walk in with a prescription already written out and a bored look on his face! Good luck to you!! Donna in Nebraska ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 Nicki- Re: the timeframe this should last: My derm. said everyone is different - but he showed me some photos (and I called one of the gals) 2 years after and they didn't look any redder to me. He said one gal came in and said she thought her skin was getting red again, and when they looked back at the pictures, it was obvious how red she used to be. If I have to get the treatment every 3-5 years that's ok with me! At least I won't be spending money on appts., taking prescription drugs, or feeling as bad about my skin. Donna in Nebraska ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 Here is the direct web address for the photoderm that I had. http://www.skindeepusa.com/cosmetic/photodermvl.html Donna in Nebraska ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 On Mon, 8 Feb 1999 16:39:38 EST stamp2db@... writes: >Here is the direct web address for the photoderm that I had. > >http://www.skindeepusa.com/cosmetic/photodermvl.html > >Donna in Nebraska > donna... i am amazed that any derm doc would use a webpage address with pus in it..that is the only word i see when i look at that address... i am so leery of these new derm docs with the $$$ lasers etc..i have a friend..who is friends with one...and i know he pushes these expensive treatments...( he tells her a bunch of his tactics) and it really turns me off....i won't go to him because of this..and i am sure he is probably a good doc..but the almighty buck is leading his practice now.. glad you have a good guy working with you... nicki ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 Who makes ExCell? Re: Antibiotics > - I also have a very sensitive stomach and therefore alot of problems >when I'm on antibiotics. I went to a new derm. 6 weeks ago who was fantastic! >and he put me on Cirpro 500 twice a day for only 2 weeks. I had absolutely no >reaction and the bumps on my face that were creating pimple like whiteheads >are now gone. I''m also using Noritate every night. > >At the same time I also had a Photoderm laser treatment on my cheeks for the >redness...after 2 weeks my skin looked so much better. 1 week ago I had >another treatment and am slowly seeing an improvement after the initial >irritation. > >I've also used almost every skin care product under the sun...with not very >good results. I swiched to a product called ExCell and my skin is much >smoother and the flakeyness I always had is gone. I spent over a year just >using the minumin, ie. cetaphil cleanser and no moisturiser and have to say >that now that I'm using something my skin looks much better. > >Donna in Nebraska > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? How does a 2.9% intro APR Visa sound? >Transfer your balances from other high rate credit cards and save! >Learn more at http://offers./click/205/1 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 Donna, I'm gonna look up the skindeepusa site for information on the photoderm. I usualy get cheeks--frontal areas--that become flame red in the cold winter winds, and have people giving me " helpful " bits of advice regarding the overuse of blusher--Ha! Are you kidding? I usually just inform them that it's my " cold weather rash " and leave it at that. Thanks! Carol ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 1999 Report Share Posted February 8, 1999 Hi , I'm taking doxycycline now and it seems to be helping to some extent w/ less gastrointestinal upset than eryth. or tetra. . dawn Original Article: /list/rosacea-support/?start=1214 > I have recently tried erythromycin for the rosacea and had to discontinue > use due to stomach upset (and I was on the kind that was supposed to be easiest > on the stomach). I am going to see a new dermatologist next month and I want > to ask her about another antibiotic that might be easier on the stomach. I am allergic to the Tetracyclines, so I need to find another kind that will work. > I asked the last derm that I went to about Zithromax and she wouldn't put me > on it because she said it wasn't for rosacea. I would like to know if anyone > has had success with any other types of antibiotics that I can ask this new dermatologist about. > Thanks, > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 1999 Report Share Posted February 22, 1999 Donna--My main problem is redness and esp. swelling across my cheeks and nose--Did the cipro help this-- or just the acne part-- Also from what I've read cipro is only indicated if you have the helio-pylori factor--did your dr. mention this -Also does photoderm treatment reduce swelling or only the redness-It sounds like a fairly mild treatment-- Would appreciate anything from anyone on combatting the swelling--I seem to react to every topical--My dr. is talking about putting me on tetracycline for 21 days then going back to sulfacet and azelex-- Thanks -- Billie ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 1999 Report Share Posted April 12, 1999 Darlene, Doxycycline also causes photosensitivity (I think all tetracyclines do). I tried to go off the doxycycline since my face was in really good shape & my eyes were " so, so " -- which seems to be as good as they get anymore. I was off for about a week & " boom " -- big break-outs -- bummer. I was really disappointed. I know how you feel -- hopefully the photoderm will be worth it for you in the long run though. Skylar tjones7421@... wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I am having a hard time this month and have some signs of a possible break out on my forehead - haven't had that problem in quite a long while. Anyway, I can't be on the minocin while having photoderm treatments due to the photosensitivity and this was the antibiotic I usually took if I noticed a flare or breakout starting. I could usually get it under control in a week or two and then go off. I would appreciate any comments on other meds that have helped - zirthmax (spelling?) doxyocycline (spelling)? do either of these have photosensitivity as a side effect?? Have they worked well for anyone else?? > > I am not to happy about this set back. > Bye, Darlene > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > [click here] > Click here, user! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 1999 Report Share Posted April 12, 1999 Darlene, Doxycycline also causes photosensitivity (I think all tetracyclines do). I tried to go off the doxycycline since my face was in really good shape & my eyes were " so, so " -- which seems to be as good as they get anymore. I was off for about a week & " boom " -- big break-outs -- bummer. I was really disappointed. I know how you feel -- hopefully the photoderm will be worth it for you in the long run though. Skylar tjones7421@... wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I am having a hard time this month and have some signs of a possible break out on my forehead - haven't had that problem in quite a long while. Anyway, I can't be on the minocin while having photoderm treatments due to the photosensitivity and this was the antibiotic I usually took if I noticed a flare or breakout starting. I could usually get it under control in a week or two and then go off. I would appreciate any comments on other meds that have helped - zirthmax (spelling?) doxyocycline (spelling)? do either of these have photosensitivity as a side effect?? Have they worked well for anyone else?? > > I am not to happy about this set back. > Bye, Darlene > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > [click here] > Click here, user! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 1999 Report Share Posted April 13, 1999 wrote: Original Article: /list/rosacea-support/?start=3160 > I was wondering if anyone has taken the antibiotic Keflex or oral > Metronidazole for their rosacea? If so what have your experiences with > these meds been? Have they helped at all? Do they have alot of side > effects? > Thanks, > > I haven't taken Keflex for rosacea, but I do have to take it to pre medicate for dental cleanings because of mitral valve prolapse. On my last dental cleaning, I was concerned about having to take the Keflex when I was already on oral erthymycin 2 times a day. I called my primary care physician to find out if I even needed to take the keflex since I'm on antibiotics and her reply was that it didn't hurt to take the keflex and be on the erthymycin because they had different purposes. According to my doctor, the erthymycin was more suitable for the skin; whereas the keflex was not and vice versa. I'd also be curious about the oral metronizadale since I'm using topical metro-gel. wendy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 1999 Report Share Posted April 13, 1999 wrote: Original Article: /list/rosacea-support/?start=3160 > I was wondering if anyone has taken the antibiotic Keflex or oral > Metronidazole for their rosacea? If so what have your experiences with > these meds been? Have they helped at all? Do they have alot of side > effects? > Thanks, > > I haven't taken Keflex for rosacea, but I do have to take it to pre medicate for dental cleanings because of mitral valve prolapse. On my last dental cleaning, I was concerned about having to take the Keflex when I was already on oral erthymycin 2 times a day. I called my primary care physician to find out if I even needed to take the keflex since I'm on antibiotics and her reply was that it didn't hurt to take the keflex and be on the erthymycin because they had different purposes. According to my doctor, the erthymycin was more suitable for the skin; whereas the keflex was not and vice versa. I'd also be curious about the oral metronizadale since I'm using topical metro-gel. wendy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 1999 Report Share Posted April 15, 1999 , I have been taking Keflex, 500 mg, 3x/day for the last two weeks for a cyst on my back. I don't know if two weeks is any indication, but it hasn't done anything for my rosacea (although it is mild compared to many here). I did, however, end up with a yeast infection. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 1999 Report Share Posted April 15, 1999 , I have been taking Keflex, 500 mg, 3x/day for the last two weeks for a cyst on my back. I don't know if two weeks is any indication, but it hasn't done anything for my rosacea (although it is mild compared to many here). I did, however, end up with a yeast infection. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 1999 Report Share Posted April 15, 1999 , I have been taking Keflex, 500 mg, 3x/day for the last two weeks for a cyst on my back. I don't know if two weeks is any indication, but it hasn't done anything for my rosacea (although it is mild compared to many here). I did, however, end up with a yeast infection. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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