I was looking at pictures the other day and the one thing I noticed in every single one is that my face is ALWAYS red. And if I start drinking alcohol, I could stop traffic with how red my cheeks are. Drives me crazy. Sure I can cover it up with a lot of makeup, but the red always manages to peek through. Plus, who likes to walk around with a lot of makeup caked on their face??? Keep on reading for a terrific Rosacea treatment!
*I’m participating in the Break Up with Your Makeup contest sponsored by Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
Here’s a picture showing how red my face is sometimes…and no I hadn’t had a single drop of alcohol…
What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a treatable, chronic inflammatory skin condition that is often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. You tend to have redness on the chin, cheeks, nose and/or the forehead. There is no cure, but there is treatment that can control the signs and symptoms of Rosacea.
Rosacea Treatment Option
Miravaso® is the only FDA-approved treatment for the persistent facial redness of Rosacea. It works fast, providing same-day results that last up to 12 hours before the redness returns.
Important Safety Information
Indication: Mirvaso® (brimonidine) topical gel, 0.33% is an alpha adrenergic agonist indicated for the topical treatment of persistent (nontransient) facial erythema of rosacea in adults 18 years of age or older.
Adverse Events: In clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions (≥1%) included erythema, flushing, skin burning sensation and contact dermatitis.
Warnings/Precautions: Miravaso Gel should be used with caution in patients with depression, cerebral or coronary insufficiency, Raynaud’s phenomenon, orthostatic hypotension, thromboangitis obliterans, scleroderma, or Sjögren’s syndrome. Alpha-2 adrenergic agents can lower blood pressure. Miravaso Gel should be used with caution in patients with severe or unstable or uncontrolled cardiovascular disease. Serious adverse reactions following accidental ingestion of Miravaso Gel by children have been reported. Keep Miravaso Gel out of reach of children. Not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.GOV/MEDWATCH or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
*Each gram of gel contains 5 mg of brimonidine tartrate, equivalent to 3.3 mg. of brimonidine free base.
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I worry most about my skin being red when I am out in public in the winter. This is when it seems to flare the most.
I worry about redness on my skin the most when I am out during the summer. It gets itchy and stands out more
I once knew someone with rosacea. She couldn’t drink alcohol either, or otherwise it would cause a major flare-up! I recently broke up with some make-up for different reasons – adult acne – UGH!
I worry abotu redness on my skin the most when I have a blemish.
My Mom has this – I will have to tell her about it! I only get really red when I work out – but MAN its crazy how BRIGHT it gets lol
Thanks for sharing this. I sugger from Rosacea and I have been meaning to ask about treatment rather than just keep covering it up.
My dad has Rosacea. His flares up if he eats spicy food.
The only time I get red is when I am mad or hot 🙂 which is most of the time ha
I worry about the redness most always. I have lived with rosacea for many years. There are the obvious triggers like alcohol and allergens, but sometimes it seems to flare up for no reason at all.
Special events! I have it bad!
Holy wow, MAKEUP does it? I’ve had a little redness and had no clue why!
#1 its hot outside- My face is red red red.
#2 When I leave the house without make up on (because I dont wear make up everyday since I break out a lot and make up makes it worse) and I run into someone I know!
I worry about redness on my skin the most when I Have to go out and be around people.
I worry about redness on my skin the most when I am going out and get paranoid that everyone is staring at it.
I love Cetaphil. It’s one of the few brands I can use!
Interesting information . I don’t have rosacea, but know others who do.
Glad you found an alternative to heavy make up!
I’ve heard great things of Cetaphil from a couple women who deal with rosacea. They are very careful about what they put on their face, from facewash to sunscreen to makeup.
I love Cetaphil. It’s the only thing that works well with my skin!
That’s a nice long time to expect coverage – 12 hours. I didn’t realize it was so difficult to deal with. 🙁
I’m going to a special event.
I worry about redness on my skin most when I am going out in public.
I worry about redness on my skin the most when I am going out with my family.
when i’m running!
I don’t have rosacea but I do have some redness and it drives me nuts. I wear makeup every day, even just around the house!
When I’m dancing
I worry about redness on my skin the most when I am exercising.