Guest guest Posted April 25, 2000 Report Share Posted April 25, 2000 I have the same skin texture you describe. Last Friday I had my first Photoderm , and several people have commented that my cheeks look smoother. I also find that washing my face with Nizoral shampoo helps make the pores look smaller. Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2000 Report Share Posted April 26, 2000 Hi Nanette-- Yes, lots of us have this uneven skin texture, which can best be described as looking like an orange peel. Photoderm is supposed to help somewhat, but a better bet would be microdermabrasion, which basically involves sand-blasting the skin (though newer techniques are being used now which are not as harsh as they sound). Microderm can be done in conjunction with photoderm. The vit A derivatives can help reduce the appearance of pores, but I believe their action is usually only temporary. And you definitely don't want to use a topical vit A preparation--that's usually a little too harsh for our delicate skins. Be careful, too, about OTC products that claim to reduce pore appearance and fine lines, because they often contain AHAs, which are also tend to be too harsh for us. I have that uneven look to the texture of my skin, too, though I suppose it's relatively mild because when my photoderm clinician was initially discussing treatment options with me, she told me that I didn't need microderm. I do notice those pores, though usually only when I'm in inspection mode and spend multiple hours with my face pressed up against the mirror. Photoderm has helped minimize them slightly, but not as much as I'd like. Still, it's such an improvement on so many fronts that I feel silly complaining! Good luck... --- nbursting@... wrote: > I may have asked this before, but I don't that I got > a response. > Does anyone have an altered skin texture on their > cheeks that can be > described as large pores, rough, and slighly raised > above the rest of > their skin? I have this problem and it really > distresses me. Does > anyone know if there are any treatmens that help > such as accutane, > retin a, microdermabrasion? Does photoderm help > this problem? I am > about to start photoderm and hope it helps the > redness, but would > love to also improve my skin texture. I am tired of > hating my > reflection in the mirror. > > Nanette > > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > Please read the list highlights thoroughly before > posting to the whole group. see > http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html > > When replying, please delete all text at the end of > your email that isn't necessary for your message. > > To leave the list send an email to > rosacea-support-unsubscribeegroups > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2000 Report Share Posted April 26, 2000 Perhaps this has been true for me alone, but using ZincO has helped in eliminating that orange peel look. I think part of it is caused by inflammation which the ZincO has helped to control. Also, I notice I have it when my mild seb derm reappears. I have been able to control the seb derm through using more water to rinse after washing my face. Matija > > I may have asked this before, but I don't that I got > > a response. > > Does anyone have an altered skin texture on their > > cheeks that can be > > described as large pores, rough, and slighly raised > > above the rest of > > their skin? I have this problem and it really > > distresses me. Does > > anyone know if there are any treatmens that help > > such as accutane, > > retin a, microdermabrasion? Does photoderm help > > this problem? I am > > about to start photoderm and hope it helps the > > redness, but would > > love to also improve my skin texture. I am tired of > > hating my > > reflection in the mirror. > > > > Nanette > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > > Please read the list highlights thoroughly before > > posting to the whole group. see > > http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html > > > > When replying, please delete all text at the end of > > your email that isn't necessary for your message. > > > > To leave the list send an email to > > rosacea-support-unsubscribeegroups > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2000 Report Share Posted April 26, 2000 Are most people using the Zinco day AND night? Re: skin texture > Perhaps this has been true for me alone, but using ZincO has helped > in > eliminating that orange peel look. I think part of it is caused by > inflammation which the ZincO has helped to control. Also, I notice I > have it when my mild seb derm reappears. I have been able to control > the seb derm through using more water to rinse after washing my face. > Matija > > > > > > > > > I may have asked this before, but I don't that I got > > > a response. > > > Does anyone have an altered skin texture on their > > > cheeks that can be > > > described as large pores, rough, and slighly raised > > > above the rest of > > > their skin? I have this problem and it really > > > distresses me. Does > > > anyone know if there are any treatmens that help > > > such as accutane, > > > retin a, microdermabrasion? Does photoderm help > > > this problem? I am > > > about to start photoderm and hope it helps the > > > redness, but would > > > love to also improve my skin texture. I am tired of > > > hating my > > > reflection in the mirror. > > > > > > Nanette > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > > > Please read the list highlights thoroughly before > > > posting to the whole group. see > > > http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html > > > > > > When replying, please delete all text at the end of > > > your email that isn't necessary for your message. > > > > > > To leave the list send an email to > > > rosacea-support-unsubscribeegroups > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2000 Report Share Posted April 26, 2000 , I'm using it mostly in the morning. I put just a little of the untinted ZincO sample Dr. Sy gave me on my nose at night. Matija --- wrote: > Are most people using the Zinco day AND night? > > Re: skin texture > > > > Perhaps this has been true for me alone, but using > ZincO has helped > > in > > eliminating that orange peel look. I think part > of it is caused by > > inflammation which the ZincO has helped to > control. Also, I notice I > > have it when my mild seb derm reappears. I have > been able to control > > the seb derm through using more water to rinse > after washing my face. > > Matija > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I may have asked this before, but I don't that > I got > > > > a response. > > > > Does anyone have an altered skin texture on > their > > > > cheeks that can be > > > > described as large pores, rough, and slighly > raised > > > > above the rest of > > > > their skin? I have this problem and it really > > > > distresses me. Does > > > > anyone know if there are any treatmens that > help > > > > such as accutane, > > > > retin a, microdermabrasion? Does photoderm > help > > > > this problem? I am > > > > about to start photoderm and hope it helps the > > > > redness, but would > > > > love to also improve my skin texture. I am > tired of > > > > hating my > > > > reflection in the mirror. > > > > > > > > Nanette > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Please read the list highlights thoroughly > before > > > > posting to the whole group. see > > > > http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html > > > > > > > > When replying, please delete all text at the > end of > > > > your email that isn't necessary for your > message. > > > > > > > > To leave the list send an email to > > > > rosacea-support-unsubscribeegroups > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2000 Report Share Posted April 26, 2000 Hi Nanette, I had that same raised, rough skin texture - but mostly on one side of my face. Since photoderm, that texture is improved a lot (probably 90%) and both sides of my face look the same now! The large pores aren't totally eliminated, and one cheek still has thickening in the skin, but on the surface the texture is much, much smoother. Good luck with your treatments, Jen >Does anyone have an altered skin texture on their cheeks that can be >described as large pores, rough, and slighly raised above the rest of >their skin? I have this problem and it really distresses me. Does >anyone know if there are any treatmens that help such as accutane, >retin a, microdermabrasion? Does photoderm help this problem? I am >about to start photoderm and hope it helps the redness, but would >love to also improve my skin texture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2000 Report Share Posted April 26, 2000 In a message dated 4/26/00 3:43:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, cgallese@... writes: << > Perhaps this has been true for me alone, but using ZincO has helped > in >> Hi Matija, Wold it be safe to use regular store bought zinc oxide on my face or does it have to be a specefic brand. I'd like to try it for that unhealthy look my skin has. What do you think? Or anyone elses opinion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2000 Report Share Posted April 26, 2000 In a message dated 4/26/00 9:28:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time barb450@... writes: >Would it be safe to use regular store bought zinc oxide on my face or does it have to be a specific brand. I'd like to try it for that unhealthy look my skin has. What do you think? Or anyone elses opinion would be greatly appreciated. Hi Barb, Use whatever form of zinc oxide that works the best for you. I use a zinc oxide ointment that I buy at a local pharmacy. Most drugstores and supermarkets carry their own brand of zinc ointment that contain 20% zinc oxide, mineral oil, white wax, and petrolatum. There is also Desitin and Balmex that some have had good luck with, but they have other ingredients in them other than the ones that I listed above. I reacted to both. Quite a few people in this group have had good results with ZincO. I reacted to both versions of ZincO. Whatever you try test it out in a small area first to make sure that you dont react. Zinc oxide ointment (or most products that contain zinc oxide as the active ingredient) will help protect the skin, reduce the redness, prevent and heal bumps, and act as a sunscreen. It helps the skin heal, but it only goes so far with improving the texture of the skin. Ive been using zinc oxide ointment for 18 months and it has helped my skin heal and not be so irritated. It helps keep my skin a bit smoother looking, but I needed to find cosmetic procedures that would help smooth the texture out even more. If your skin is inflamed it can cause that orange peel texture and some are lucky enough to have the texture return to normal once the inflammation is reduced and the rosacea is somewhat under control. Some of us arent that lucky. Even though the rosacea has calmed down, we are left with that rough texture. Thankfully microdermabrasion is available. It has made a tremendous difference for me. That rough texture that I used to have is just about gone. I will always use the zinc ointment, but Im realistic enough to know that I might have to do micro treatments a couple of times a year. This condition is a fighter, but so am I! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2000 Report Share Posted April 27, 2000 In a message dated 4/27/00 12:05:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, BThom8254 writes: << Some of us arent that lucky. Even though the rosacea has calmed down, we are left with that rough texture. >> Hey Bill, I have no acne or redness. I just get this burning, itchy feeling on my face like a million bugs are crawling all over me aghhhhhh. I do get bumps and my pores are enlarged. I also have that unhealthy texture to my skin. If I had acne all my life I could understand this but, when I was a young adult I never had a pimple and therefore find this hard to deal with. I even remember the plasric surgeon commenting about my skin to my father when I was 18 yrs. old and had rhinoplasty performed. He said my skin was like china, smooth and beautiful. Yes I was a vain person even as a young adult. Isn't it ironic when you think about it. A vain person such as myself has come down with a potentially disfiguring disease. Go figure. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2000 Report Share Posted April 30, 2000 what brand zinc oxide (the regular zinc you wrote about, not the zinco) have you used and where do you buy yours. . Im looking for a zinc oxide that has more than the normal 40% zinc oxide that is in most of the diaper zinc oxide products which are also unfortunately have a mixture of other ingredientl. thanks j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2000 Report Share Posted May 1, 2000 esther, ive been using a white zinc oxide in a tube that ive had for about 20 or so years in the drawer and it is very thick , not creamy, and the company is no longer in business. It also has no ingredient label so i just assumed it was greater than 40% zinc oxide and also because it is not creamy like balmex or desitin which i cant use. I have found that the thick zinc goes on good at night over my emu oil which i apply first. and then the next morning i apply the emu oil on a wet face (without washing the zinc off) and the zinc disappears into the oil so thaere is no need to rub the thick zinc off my face first and i avoid making my face redder from the rubbing. this i like but i am running out of my old thick zinc oxide. so i will try to find the 20%you speak about . i dont have the store were you bought yours as i am in fla but i will look for other drug store standard brands. thanks j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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