Hello! :)
Joined: 21 Feb 2008
| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject: Hello! :) | |
| Hihi, my name is Annette, I am only 18-years-old and I suffer from prerosacea and have been for awhile. I am your typical celtic girl, red hair, freckles, and very fair skin. My cheeks and nose are always red red red. There are no bumps or anything, I suppose I am lucky in that respect, but it still drives me mad and I am sure it will only get worse with time. My mother has/had rosacea too, her face is just full of veins and little redness now. I am looking to conquer rosacea before it destroys me, I feel really awful about myself when I am without makeup, but I also feel awful when I wear makeup because I feel like I am tricking people into thinking I have beautiful skin when I do not. I am always thinking about my skin and it actually prevents me from pursuing relationships. All I can think is, "What would he think of me without makeup on?" *sigh*
All of the treatments and prevention methods I have read about just seem to tell me, "sit down and never move, then you'll have beautiful skin!" but that isn't realistic for me. I actually go outside, I walk a lot, I don't understand how people take cold showers, and how can anyone not ever get stressed? I mean just sitting in a warm lecture room makes me flush, it seems like my only option is to live in a temperature controlled bubble consuming only bland foods for all of eternity. Well here I am, looking for solutions and coverups. I don't think I can afford any expensive laser treatments, but I am planning on making an appointment for my dermatologist soon. I haven't officially been diagnosed, but I think it is pretty obvious that I have rosacea, what with my family history and glaring red cheeks and all. Hopefully he will be able to help me in preventing from my condition from getting any worse and maybe help me dimish the red appearance? ): |
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