Prescription meds or non-prescription topicals?
Joined: 08 Feb 2008
| Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:37 am Post subject: Prescription meds or non-prescription topicals? | |
| Redness on cheeks and forehead. Should I try non-prescription topicals first before I go to see a dermatologist for Rx meds? Thanks, | |
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Joined: 08 Jan 2007
Location: new york
| Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:07 am Post subject: | |
| Hi fattcatt,
I think it best to get a diagnosis from the derm and take it from there. Do you have any other symptoms besides redness? Any burning. flushing or papules/pustules? In the meantime treat your skin carefully and use a minimum # of products to keep your face clean and well moisturized. And if you are trying any new products make sure you try it out on a small area first (patch test) just in case you have an adverse reaction to it. Welcome to the Forum and good luck! Best wishes, Melissa BTW I love your forum name  |
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Joined: 02 Oct 2006
Location: UK
| Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:01 am Post subject: | |
| I had no luck with non prescription.
I did better with metrogel (helped initially with redness) and now finacea (for spots) _________________ dx early 2006. current stategy; finacea twice a day, lightstim nightly, 5 x IPL and 2 x n-light. |
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