> This is good advice. I can trace the onset of my
> Rosacea back to the mid-90s after using Flonase
> ffor several years.
>
> Beth


Beth,

This happens quite frequently. The steroid is absorbed into the
nasal blood vessels and transported underneath and around the entire
nose, up through the cheeks and even into the eye. There are many
documented cases and warnings by rosacea specialists. Below is just
one abstract on this topic.


Geoffrey
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Dr. Geoffrey Nase
Ph.D. Microvascular Physiologist
http://www.drnase.com
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Int J Dermatol. 1999 Feb;38(2):133-4.


Rosacea induced by beclomethasone dipropionate nasal spray.

Egan CA, Rallis TM, Meadows KP, Krueger GG.

Department of Dermatology, University of Utah School of Medicine,
Salt Lake City 84132, USA.

Publication Types:
• Case Reports