Treating Rosacea With Elidel

Elidel is approved for the treatment of atopic dermatits in adults and children ages two years and older. Elidel is the first non-steroid prescription for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis for use in children and adults and is one of the first new treatments since topical corticosteroids were introduced almost 50 years ago.
Although it was designed for use in patients with eczema or atopic dermatitis, which is an itchy skin condition, some dermatologists have perscribed it for use with rosacea.
ELIDEL® has been proven to relieve eczema without the side effects associated with long-term topical corticosteroid use, such as thinning of the skin, stretch marks, or spider veins.
The most common side effects:
a feeling of warmth or burning where the cream was applied, which was mild and went away within a few days
headache
cold-like symptoms
when using ELIDEL®, avoid unprotected exposure to sunlight.
Some have foudnthat it helps certain aspects of their rosacea while others have found that it has worsened their condition.

TREATING ROSACEA

Approach the treatment of rosacea both by treatment of the symptoms that exist and addressing ways to prevent or minimize future symptoms and flares.

Places of interest to visit for tips on lifestyle changes to improve rosacea include:
Rosacea-Ltd lifestyles page at http://www.rosacea-ltd.com/lifestyle.php3
Rosacea-Ltd flushing page at: http://www.rosacea-ltd.com/flushing.php3
About Rosacea at: http://www.about-rosacea.com/lifestyle.htm

Medications May Aggravate Rosacea

Certain medications can trigger or aggravate rosacea signs and symptoms, according to Dr. John Wolf, chairman of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine.

"Rosacea can worsen for some patients from taking vasodilator drugs because of their ability to dilate the blood vessels," he said. "Beta blockers and niacin (vitamin B3) may also cause blood to rush to the face, resulting in a rosacea flare-up."

Use of topical steroids has been found to aggravate rosacea or induce a rosacea-like condition in many individuals. "Topical fluorinated steroids can cause a flare-up in those individuals susceptible to rosacea," Dr. Wolf said.

Patients should discuss alternative treatments with their doctors if medications they are taking for other conditions may cause rosacea flare-ups

ROSACEA CURE?

Dr. Thomas Bateman in 1812 stated: “The perfect cure of rosacea is, in fact, never accomplished.”

We have often been told; “there is no cure for rosacea”, but does it have to be this way?

Proper management of rosacea can be a cure in itself. In cancer, the term sure is never used but instead one goes into remission and with proper care, remission can last a lifetime. If rosacea can’t be cured, can we at least attain remission?

Early Rosacea Treatments

The earliest treatments for rosacea were quite different from the rosacea treatments of today. Historical Notes on Rosacea by J. de Bersaques, describes early rosacea treatments including blood-letting from veins in the arm, forehead and nose, and the method of applying leeches on affected areas of the face to treat rosacea. The use of topical treatments in the form of salves for the treatment of rosacea was first referred to in the 16th century.

Rosacea and Finacea

Finacea is a prescription medication containing 15% azelaic acid. Azelaic acid is commonly prescribed for the treatment of acne.
Finacea has been approved by the FDA as a topical treatment for the inflammatory bumps and lesions of mild to moderate rosacea.
Studies show that patients using Finacea experienced a reduction in the bumps and lesions of mild or moderate rosacea, and achieved good success rates according to the doctors who ran the study.
Patients in clinical trials often reported a slight burning or stinging sensation after using Finacea.

Aromatherapy For Rosacea Management?

Can aromatherapy be an effective rosacea treatment? Scents have throughout history played a role in our moods, healing our bodies, our stress level, and our memories. THe scent of vanilla or cinnamom may remind you of a simpler time during your youth spent at the kitchen table with your mom, other scents may remind you of a special event or person.

Next time your skin acts up, you may wish to try one of these essential oils.

If your rosacea has an acne component to it then oils such as Cajeput, Lavender, Tea Tree may be helpful.
Suggestions for Use:
Combine essential oil with a carrier oil such as grapeseed and apply to skin
Add a few drops of essential oil to a fragrance free and lanolin free cream or lotion and massage into skin
Add a few drops to rose flower water, for use as a toner
Cautions:
If your skin is sensitive, use the essential oils well diluted in the carrier oil, cream or lotion. If the skin is inflamed, do not massage.

To relieve stress try the following essentail oils:
Chamomile, Lavender , Sandalwood
Suggestions for Use:
Add 10 drops of essential oil to a warm bath and soak for fifteen minutes
Add a few drops of essential oil to a carrier oil and massage around the neck, back and shoulders Cautions:
Long term stress can cause serious medical concerns and a physician should be consulted in these cases.