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Could Oracea And A Cream For Rosacea Be Causing Hot Flushes, Redness In Face?
If I eat certain foods, drink a beer, or even paint a wall, my face becomes very hot, feels like parts of it are pulsating around the eyes and ears, sometimes red blotches...I have been using a cream for rocasea and taking Oracea oral medication. Could these prescription drugs cause this? I ve never had it before.
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Hi,
I feel you have Rosacea, an automatic inflammatory process of skin triggered by alcohol, spicy foods or stress. The Oracea is a doxycycline preparation & is known to cause blistering or peeling of skin. Rosacea skin care is non greasy moisturizer supposed to be good for Rosacea skin condition. Still, allergy to it must be clinically established which can act as a trigger to skin inflammation. Please consult a dermatologist more personal assessment & specific advise of continuing the moisturizer. Other mode of treatment are laser therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
I feel you have Rosacea, an automatic inflammatory process of skin triggered by alcohol, spicy foods or stress. The Oracea is a doxycycline preparation & is known to cause blistering or peeling of skin. Rosacea skin care is non greasy moisturizer supposed to be good for Rosacea skin condition. Still, allergy to it must be clinically established which can act as a trigger to skin inflammation. Please consult a dermatologist more personal assessment & specific advise of continuing the moisturizer. Other mode of treatment are laser therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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