I have had rosacea for over ten years and with exception of during pregnancy have been on medication with little sucess. I then read an artical on tea tree oil. I must stress nothing is proven but I thought I would give it a go. My skin is really sensitive so initiall I added a few drops to my moisteriser and over a month gradually started to bath my skin with it a few drops in water. Interestingly I started to notice my break outs were appearing around the jaw line but not on the cheeks and forhead as they had done for years. I took more care to bath my jaw line also and now nearly threemonths on find I am able to apply the oil direct to my face the difference to my skin is amazing. The break outs have reduced dramatically and the redness has also started to subside. I am keeping my fingers crossed as this has happened before but after a few months it returns so I will keep you posted but must stress to be really careful I have introduced this slowly to my skin but I am feeling positive so far. I have read other people have also had similar experiences and also note that some have been dismissed by fellow suffers as "its obviously not rosacea" comments. I will keep you posted but would be keen to hear if anyone else has tried this.
Thanks for your advice,will try the treatment. The rosacea seems to be getting worse it is now on my forehead as well. Have tried most treatments and they dont work. Once again thanks.
Well unfortunately after about four months my tea tree treatment is no longer working. I have had an outbreak a bad one. So disappointed and fed up with this. Anyone with other suggestions okesse help
I am using metroruboril cream from Isis pharma, a Swiss company, and I keep it undercontrol. I use it every day and night, on my cheeks, nose and chin, around the jaw. If I get any breakouts they go away fast because of the cream. I also use Ruboril range for make up removal gel and also a water made for the face, you can wash your face in it, removes make up also. I find Isis Pharma to be the best and ruboril, too.
Suncream protection 50! I have not taken any pills yet, I had laser on my face to deal with the red broken veins
twice and there is also glycolic peel which seems to work, I never had this peel but I might. I also used antibacterial wash for my face.
I hope you know that we have demodex mites faeces in the poeres on our faces, they are harmless but leave faceces behind, and the small broken veins have a different cause, not connected with the mites.
Take care,
Hi again,
I need to say that I use Rubialine for make up removal and their water as well, not Ruboril as I said in my previous message. It is a French company, very good!
Metroruboril from Isis Pharma, makes a gel also, but I did not find it as good as the cream.
Take care
I have been diagnosed with rosacea by a doctor and two dermatologists and I have been using a proskin cream by mama nature that is specifically intended for rosacea. Thia has tea tree oil in it and it works fabulously for me so there must be something in this demodex mite theory. Mama Nature say that demodex mites cause it and there cream works so what does that tell you. Ignore the negative Nellies and skeptics because as far as I am concerned these people are just plain ignorant and in the dark about most things. The proof is in the pudding. This cream is strong smelling (tea tree) so it might be better for some people to use only at night like me.
You're right, green tea can be very efficient in rosacea treatment. But also could recommend the products containing Aloe Vera which is just the treasure trove of minerals and vitamins, and Myrtle (it has been well said that Myrtle is the symbol of the renewal) I am a beautician and work with cosmetics Anna Lotan and they have a line for fragile skin called ALodem. I use it and see huge improvements. Also, recommend to wipe your face every day with Aloe Vera juice.
What is tea tree?
Tea tree is a natural oil that supposedly kills demodex.
After several years of super itchy, parched skin, I found that a couple of drops of 100% tea tree oil mixed in 2x a day with my moisturizer has been a godsend! I felt relief within a couple of days. It's been close to year now and my skin has repaired considerably. I have recently started to use a washcloth to wash my face at night--unthinkable a year ago.
I am currently using Cerave Moisturizing Lotion as my moisturizer. I think it's meant to be a body lotion, but it works great on my face. It may be a little too light for some but it's very hydrating.
For the eye area, I found Theralid (as it's branded in Canada) or Sterilid (as it's called in the U.S.) foaming eye cleanser also extremely helpful. It removes make-up and helps with dry eye too.
Thank you!
Could you please say more of the eye products? Unclear which or if they are moisturizer, cleanser, drops?
I am asking because Rosacea can spread to the eyes and sight, but you don't have Rosacea, or do you? Please reply.
For the eye troubles there are a product called 'Cliradex', wipes that kill the mites in the lashes area of the eyes. Tea-tree oil is an active ingredient in the wipes. I am just about to order them!
PS. Anything foaming doesn't seem to be ideal for the eye area.. or am I wrong? Forgot to ask you about that.
Steridid, or Theralid in Canada, does foam, it works great for me and my eyes were super sensitive to products way before my rosacea started. It does have tea tree oil in it. I use it just as the label says to. Gently massage the foam around the whole eye area, leave on a minute with eyes closed, then gently wash off. It takes my mascara off too.
As for the question of whether I have rosacea or not, my doctor thinks so, and I don't fit the profile for Seborrheic dermatitis or anything else, so we are assuming it's rosacea. And yes I have it around my eyes.
I felt compelled to share my Tea tree oil success, because like may of you, I was so frustrated trying to find a solution, and this is it for me!
Thank you so much for your quick answer.
Oh, but hearing that you have it around the eyes.. perhaps you actually are lucky to not have Rosacea? As far as I know, Rosacea does not affect the area around the eyes. I myself looked like I was wearing glasses before starting treatment with Rosex gel. My skin around the eyes was all white and unaffected.
Good to hear that you have found products that help you though, whatever the cause of your skins imbalance.
Katherine,
I did research into demodex mite which in now thought to be responsible for Rosacea - 10 times higher than normal in Rosacea sufferers. I tried tea tree oil for week and I did see improvement. The life cycle of mite from birth to complete erradication is supposedly 4-6 weeks. Yuk!! I will persevere and see how it goes.How is your Rosacea now? Since I stopped taking HRTmy Rosacea got much worse, so could be a strong link maybe? The white threads that I could squeeze out are not th
Katherine,
I did research into demodex mite which in now thought to be responsible for Rosacea - 10 times higher than normal in Rosacea sufferers. I tried tea tree oil for week and I did see improvement. The life cycle of mite from birth to complete erradication is supposedly 4-6 weeks. Yuk!! I will persevere and see how it goes.How is your Rosacea now? Since I stopped taking HRTmy Rosacea got much worse, so could be a strong link maybe? The white threads that I could squeeze out (double yuK!!) are not there any more - any reason why do you know?
What works best for me is the cream called Finacea. I've had other creams prescribed to me that did not even come close to being as effective as Finacea. The cream says to use it morning and night, but I've only been using it at nigh for years and that seems to work best. You put it on right after washing your face. I also put coconut oil on the area (a little goes a long way) every three days. Any of you know of a good natural face wash for rosacea?
" I must stress nothing is proven"
You lot, on here, and many on other forums should be ashamed of yourselves!
I, too have been sufferring from what I thought was demodex, for three years.
I followed advice found on line, and burt the b'jesus out of my skin.
DO NOT USE TEA TREE OIL.
DO GO TO THE DOCTORS AND HAVE A SCRAPE OF AFFECTED AREA TESTED.
You will all, probably discover thatyou have a fungal infection.
Stop pretending you know what is wrong. You are not a doctor !
Fungal infection of hair folicles and subaceous glands.
You are welcome.
Just read your reply and as i have seen a specalist and been diagnosed with rosacea and tried every treatment possible i can only comment on whati s good for me .it is up to the individual to try what ever they wont to. I dont confess to be a doctor but feel i can pass on what works for me. Please dont be so agressive.If you had rosacea you would be willing to try anything.
Hi I am 72 years old! I have Rosacea & Rhinophyma as a side effect to Testosterone injections! I have the Rosacea under control by taking 4x 250 mg tablets of oxytetracycline & using Metrogel prescribed by my GP! The Rhinophyma is another issue! Apparently the septum in my nose is now bent over at the top closing my left nostril! This is new & exacerbates my deafness! I was examined three weeks ago & had a camera successfully pushed through both nostrils into my throat but the "stuffed up" nasal congestion continues!
I hope this helps! BTW I also "had" three years of bladder cancer which when checked today hasn't returned!