Randon thoughts/hopes for 2001

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Hi all,

For the most part I've got my rosacea " under control " . Not great, but

tolerable. As long as I stick to my diet, take my supplements, and use

my topical meds, my face and eyes are okay. Not as good as in my

" pre-rosacea " days, but ...okay.

I've found that I never really " cure " my rosacea. There are times when

my face is looking really good, and I think " Hey, I'll just...(fill in

with any of my known triggers) " and as soon as I do, my rosacea comes

roaring back.

It seems to me that everything we do to " cure " rosacea merely treats the

symptoms. From antibiotics to Zinco, it's all aimed at diminishing the

effects of rosacea. These treatments are sometimes effective, but

they're never a real cure.

So where's the hope in all this? I think that there is some underlying

" cause " for rosacea. All the other " causes " like food triggers, stress,

heat, allegies, leaky blood vessels, etc. are just manifestations of the

underlying disease.

My hope for 2001, is that we find the real cause, and of course find the

real cure.

-Max