Guest guest Posted May 20, 1999 Report Share Posted May 20, 1999 I keep thinking the same thing. Maybe it's because their medication works so well that it keeps it at bay, or maybe they don't go out much. However, I do know that it's more prevalent in other countries in Europe. Most of us on this eGroup live either in the USA, Canada or England. I recently visited Norway and rosacea is much more prevalent there. In fact, I even saw someone with it as early as the airport in which I landed! It's no wonder over there through, with the biting winds and freezing winter wheather they have. > >To: rosacea-supportegroups >Subject: A Question (and some appreciation) >Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 22:44:40 +0000 > >My question is if there are so many people with rosacea, why do I not >know one single person with it and why do I not see people with faces >that look red and bumpy like mine? > >As for appreciation, to Kerry, Bill, Esther and all of you who >repeatedly take the time to >patiently explain to each new emailer information that might help them, >you have all shown incredible kindness and empathy. I actually feel >like I've met you. > >Sherry > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >@Backup - The #1 Online Backup Service >Automatic, Safe, Reliable Backup and Restores. FREE for >30 Days. INSTALL Now and have a chance to win a Palm Pilot V! >http://clickhere./click/218 > > >eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support > - Simplifying group communications > > > > ______________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 1999 Report Share Posted May 20, 1999 Wow, I see rosacea faces everywhere ...family and others. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 1999 Report Share Posted May 20, 1999 My husband and I have started picking them out on tv. wrote: Original Article: /list/rosacea-support/?start=4645 > Wow, I see rosacea faces everywhere ...family and others. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 1999 Report Share Posted May 20, 1999 My question is if there are so many people with rosacea, why do I not know one single person with it and why do I not see people with faces that look red and bumpy like mine? As for appreciation, to Kerry, Bill, Esther and all of you who repeatedly take the time to patiently explain to each new emailer information that might help them, you have all shown incredible kindness and empathy. I actually feel like I've met you. Sherry ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 1999 Report Share Posted May 20, 1999 I have seen people on the street and at work with rosacea. It's mainly older men and women (60+) though. Maybe they don't care and don't cover up? I asked my mom about a family member who clearly has rosacea and my mom said she didn't notice it. I think unless you have a life threatening disease some people from my parents generation don't think a skin disorder (unless it's skin cancer) is a big deal. I think the younger people cover it up more. Matija wrote: Original Article: /list/rosacea-support/?start=4647 > Sherry, I've often wondered exactly the same thing! Until I found this > group, I didn't know anyone else who had rosacea, and when I went back > to visit my family in England last year I couldn't see a single one of > them with any symptoms. There must be an awful lot of people out there > who know some wonderful make up secrets that I haven't yet discovered! > Jen > > Roy Shoichet wrote: > > > > My question is if there are so many people with rosacea, why do I not > > know one single person with it and why do I not see people with faces > > that look red and bumpy like mine? > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 1999 Report Share Posted May 21, 1999 I live in Germany (South) and my mother is having rosacea. In medical articles it always says that rosacea is a " common skin disease " , but I also know noone else with this diagnose apart from my mother. The funny thing is that we now used to think that it is probably more common in the USA or Canada (maybe in people of celtic origin who came from Ireland or so?). I was looking for a German newsgroup on rosacea but could´t find one - so either there are not many people having it or the reason for it is that the Internet is not so common here as it is in the US. I´d also say that if I see people who I think might have rosacea they are a bit older. And it´s true that younger people will probably try to cover a skin disease more carefully. I suppose that I will also get it sooner or later. I have Couperose on the cheeks (small visible " veins " , my mother and my sister have them too) and have experienced flushing (though still very seldom). I therefore avoid extreme temperatures and use make-up. Anne wrote: Original Article: /list/rosacea-support/?start=4643 > I keep thinking the same thing. Maybe it's because their medication works so > well that it keeps it at bay, or maybe they don't go out much. However, I do > know that it's more prevalent in other countries in Europe. Most of us on > this eGroup live either in the USA, Canada or England. I recently visited > Norway and rosacea is much more prevalent there. In fact, I even saw someone > with it as early as the airport in which I landed! It's no wonder over there > through, with the biting winds and freezing winter wheather they have. > > > > > > > > >To: rosacea-supportegroups > >Subject: A Question (and some appreciation) > >Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 22:44:40 +0000 > > > >My question is if there are so many people with rosacea, why do I not > >know one single person with it and why do I not see people with faces > >that look red and bumpy like mine? > > > >As for appreciation, to Kerry, Bill, Esther and all of you who > >repeatedly take the time to > >patiently explain to each new emailer information that might help them, > >you have all shown incredible kindness and empathy. I actually feel > >like I've met you. > > > >Sherry > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >@Backup - The #1 Online Backup Service > >Automatic, Safe, Reliable Backup and Restores. FREE for > >30 Days. INSTALL Now and have a chance to win a Palm Pilot V! > >http://clickhere./click/218 > > > > > >eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support > > - Simplifying group communications > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 1999 Report Share Posted May 21, 1999 <<<< There must be an awful lot of people out there who know some wonderful make up secrets that I haven't yet discovered! Jen>>>>>>>>> Jen and everyone, Speaking of make up, there's something fairly new out there -- the creamy powder compacts, with the little sponge applicators. They are the absolute best for covering the hard-to-cover spots -- red patches, and even pimples. I have one by Estee Lauder, and my daughter with acne has one by Cover Girl. I use my liquid fondation first, and then only use the creamy powder if I need extra coverage on problem areas. Right now, my face is a mess because I'm in the process of coming off of cortisone, and I'm just amazed at how I can salvage my face with the use of this creamy powder. Wanda ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 1999 Report Share Posted May 21, 1999 Hi, I remember seeing rosaceans in Germany, Switzerland and northern Italy (Sud Tyrol) when I was travelling in Europe not so long ago. I don't believe rosacea is more common in USA. The reason we don't find so many news groups on the topic is propably that most sufferers do not belong to the computer generation. Just a thought! Thor. <7i317o$a7a-egroups> wrote: Original Article: /list/rosacea-support/?start=4666 > I live in Germany (South) and my mother is having rosacea. In medical articles it always says that rosacea is a " common skin disease " , but I also know noone else with this diagnose apart from my mother. The funny thing is that we now used to think that it is probably more common in the USA or Canada (maybe in people of celtic origin who came from Ireland or so?). I was looking for a German newsgroup on rosacea but could´t find one - so either there are not many people having it or the reason for it is that the Internet is not so common here as it is in the US. > > I´d also say that if I see people who I think might have rosacea they are a bit older. And it´s true that younger people will probably try to cover a skin disease more carefully. I suppose that I will also get it sooner or later. I have Couperose on the cheeks (small visible " veins " , my mother and my sister have them too) and have experienced flushing (though still very seldom). I therefore avoid extreme temperatures and use make-up. > > Anne > > > > wrote: > Original Article: /list/rosacea-support/?start=4643 > > I keep thinking the same thing. Maybe it's because their medication works so > > well that it keeps it at bay, or maybe they don't go out much. However, I do > > know that it's more prevalent in other countries in Europe. Most of us on > > this eGroup live either in the USA, Canada or England. I recently visited > > Norway and rosacea is much more prevalent there. In fact, I even saw someone > > with it as early as the airport in which I landed! It's no wonder over there > > through, with the biting winds and freezing winter wheather they have. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >To: rosacea-supportegroups > > >Subject: A Question (and some appreciation) > > >Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 22:44:40 +0000 > > > > > >My question is if there are so many people with rosacea, why do I not > > >know one single person with it and why do I not see people with faces > > >that look red and bumpy like mine? > > > > > >As for appreciation, to Kerry, Bill, Esther and all of you who > > >repeatedly take the time to > > >patiently explain to each new emailer information that might help them, > > >you have all shown incredible kindness and empathy. I actually feel > > >like I've met you. > > > > > >Sherry > > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > >@Backup - The #1 Online Backup Service > > >Automatic, Safe, Reliable Backup and Restores. FREE for > > >30 Days. INSTALL Now and have a chance to win a Palm Pilot V! > > >http://clickhere./click/218 > > > > > > > > >eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support > > > - Simplifying group communications > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ______________________________________________________ > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 1999 Report Share Posted May 21, 1999 In a message dated 05/21/1999 2:06:04 PM !!!First Boot!!!, ArtyLou111@... writes: > Speaking of make up, there's something fairly new out there -- the > creamy powder compacts, with the little sponge applicators. I just ordered a sample from a friend who sells Kay. I'll let you know how it works! Diane ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 1999 Report Share Posted May 22, 1999 I see people fairly frequently that I suspect have rosacea -- in fact, I saw a good friend last weekend that I hadn't seen face to face for awhile -- I would swear that she has rosacea ( & a lot of make-up covering it up). She is a very proud & private person, so I think I would bring up the subject very cautiously with her. Another thought on this: I think we all tend to get hypersensitive about how we look -- we think that everyone must notice our glowing faces -- sometimes, they do, but often they don't (they're too busy obsessing about whatever is wrong with them, real or imagined, anyway!). Skylar Roy Shoichet wrote: > > My question is if there are so many people with rosacea, why do I not > know one single person with it and why do I not see people with faces > that look red and bumpy like mine? > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 1999 Report Share Posted May 23, 1999 i felt the very same way, I have not ever seen anyone with this disease! Then guess what one day in Walmart i saw a lady with red cheeks and broken blood vessels in her face. I thought ( she has rosacea), I didn't feel comfortable going over to speak to her as you never know how others will react. My skin doctor told me he treated lots of people with rosacea using metrogel, but i never saw anyone in the waiting room. Last week i was a t a trade show where most of the exhibitors were women 30+ and my god!! i saw women with red faces and noses that had rosacea, I wanted to jump for joy not because they have rosacea but because i didn't feel so alone ( no one in my family or friends have this disease). susan A Question (and some appreciation) >My question is if there are so many people with rosacea, why do I not >know one single person with it and why do I not see people with faces >that look red and bumpy like mine? > >As for appreciation, to Kerry, Bill, Esther and all of you who >repeatedly take the time to >patiently explain to each new emailer information that might help them, >you have all shown incredible kindness and empathy. I actually feel >like I've met you. > >Sherry > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >@Backup - The #1 Online Backup Service >Automatic, Safe, Reliable Backup and Restores. FREE for >30 Days. INSTALL Now and have a chance to win a Palm Pilot V! >http://clickhere./click/218 > > >eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support > - Simplifying group communications > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroups.com home: /group/rosacea-support - Simplifying group communications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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