Can a rosacea symptom be irreversible?

I have had a persistently red nose everyday for the last 8 yrs : (

I never thought anything was abnormal-assuming it was typical teenage stuff until the rest of my acne cleared, but my nose did not. I immediately went to the doctors and was diagnosed with rosacea.

I responded well to oxytetracycline and was on a fairly heavy dose that completely cured the swelling and brought it down to a tolerable,but still fairly unsightly level.

However, I gave up after 2 months on a lower dose of minocycline as it didn't seem to respond.

Now a few years later, 23 years old and at the end of my rope,
I've given the minocycline another go, yet after 6 weeks there is still no sign of improvement.

I've considered IPL, but am concerned about making matters worse, as whilst persistent, my rosacea very rarely deteriotates like it used to and the parts cleared by anti-biotics rarely flare up.

So my question is..has it been known for a rosacea symptom to be compeltely irreversible?

Find another dr. Go to a good dermatologist. I have rosacea. You need to be on tetracycline. 250 mg 2x daily. Every night you should be applying Metrogel to your entire face. This is standard treatment and the key to keeping it under control. My first derm didn't put me on that and my skin was getting worse. SO I got another opinion, thank God! It cleared up in a few weeks. You will eventually be weaned off the pills but will stay on the Metrogel forever. By the way, Metrogel is a clear gel and antibiotic. I am constantly being told my skin is beautiful. I don't have any more bumps! It used to get fire-engine red and rough like it was wind-burned. No more! I bet MY rosacea WAS worse than yours is now. ALso the sun aggravates it. Get another dr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... Print my answer out and show it to him!

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I'm sure i've tried the Metrogel before but it instantly made my face feel really tight, dry and red. Do i need to persist with this and get through the initial stage of discomfort? Report It

Yes ,reversible.

Unfortunately yes, there are some people that have to resort to special medications to hide the rocasea, or infact turn to cosemtic procedures such as plastic surgery.

MY FATHER GETS IT, BUT IT COMES AND GOES. SO, YES IT IS REVERSIBLE. SORRY BUDDY BUT HE IS 4000 MILES AWAY FROM ME SO I CANT ASK HIM WHAT MEDICATION HE USES AT THE MOMENT. CONTACT ME AND I WILL GET BACK TO YOU WITH IT IN A WEEK OR SO.

Yes, it can be irreversible.

Rosacea develops gradually. Many patients, unaware that they suffer from a treatable skin condition, assume that the intermittent facial flushing, papules, and pustules are adult acne, sun or wind burn, or normal effects of aging. Correct diagnosis and early treatment of rosacea are important because, if left untreated, rosacea can progress to irreversible disfigurement and vision loss. Rosacea is a vascular disorder of distinct, predictable symptoms that follows a remarkably homogenous clinical course. Rosacea generally involves the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead, with a predilection for the nose in men.

These sites may help if you have not already seen them. Good luck with it.

The problem with Rosacea of long standing is that it can lead to connective tissue overgrowth particularly in the nose termed as 'Rhinophyma'. As the disease progress, the flush persists longer and longer until it becomes permanent after which papules, pustules and telangiectasia become superimposed on the persistent flush. This is quite irriversible and the medications previously prescribed were the usual meds for such skin problem and also would usually respond to the application of topical metronidazole.

My exboyfriend had it. He was on tetracycline, which is almost the same as what you're taking. He also had some kind of cream, don't remember what. His would get red when he was stressed. Stay out of the sun too. That's all I know about it, sorry.

Rosacea gets flared up and fades away. the problem is that with long standing rosacea, it may never go away. Please don't keep false hope that this redness will go away. You may have to undergo small treatment to treat the very small veins that are causing this rosacea redness. Your doctor will remove them with electro cautery. Good luck.

The red discoloration of rosacea offers a challenge in its treatment. For that, doctors use anti-inflammatory topicals. If you have visible blood vessels, they can be destroyed with a very tiny fine needle using electric current. Laser is used successfully in treating the redness and the visible blood vessels. Your doctor will tell you more about the types of lasers that can be used for your treatment. The growth on male noses can be treated with laser, surgery or dermabrasion.

i would see Dr Hun