Thanks for everyone's comments on the Finacea & stinging issue. As
mentioned, sometimes I don't have the stinging at all, while at other
times I definitely feel it. Because it eventually subsides, I've just
stuck with it. As one of you suggested, I think it tends to sting more
when my skin is having trouble, dry, etc.

In terms of improvement, I think it's helped some in terms of
improving the texture of my skin and reducing some of the burning
sensation I once had quite frequently. I still get outbreaks, though
-- not severe, but the Finacea doesn't seem to have done much in that
regard. My dermatologist still recommended I stay on it because,
according to her, the Finacea's positive effects can increase over
longterm usage.

Anyway, my rosacea issues have increased as the winter weather has set
in. Also, prior to moving to New Mexico, I had always lived in a humid
climate. I now live in a desert climate (less than 9 inches of rain a
year, very low humidity, etc.). My sense is that my skin is definitely
having to go through an adjustment period. For example, I never used
to moisturize -- now it's a must.

Thanks again for everyone's comments.

Chris

--- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, "dmgosen" <dmgosen@...> wrote:
>
> --- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, Michele Gerstel Costello
> <michelegerstello@> wrote:
> >
> > Pretty sure it should not sting that long (20 min and 5 months
later)
> > -- the only possibility is that when you have rosacea problems, the
> > stinging represents it working, but check with the Dr. It stung me
at
> > first, but hasn't for years. My Dr told me if it stung for too
long it
> > probably wasn't for me, so ask your Dr.
> > michele
> >
> > On Nov 19, 2008, at 7:26 AM, ccgg112233 wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I've been using Finacea for about 5 months. I still get that
stinging
> > > sensation from time to time after applying this topical. I know this
> > > is common in the beginning phases of treatment, but wasn't sure if
> > > it's common even with longterm use. Sometimes it doesn't bother
me at
> > > all, but at other times I have an uncomfortable sensation for about
> > > 20-30 minutes after applying. I suspect the discomfort level depends
> > > on how my skin is doing at the time.
> > >
> > > Is this the case with others?
> > >
> > > Chris
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> I had a lot of stinging with finacea when I first began to use it. I
> almost quit because of it (I figured it must be harming my skin) but
> now I feel that it has improved my skin quite a bit. Financea helps
> to prevent my breakouts and when those are under control my skin is
> less reactive overall. Five months does seem like a long time for it
> to keep stinging. Are you getting any positive results from the
> Finacea? I knew after about a week that it was improving my skin.
>