Oh, forgot to mention that our large dermatology group at IU School
of Medicine is dumbfounded at the number of rosacea sufferers
discontinuing Finacea for less irritating treatments. One doctor
told me the return rate is close to 70%. Their papules clear
beautifully with a small drop of this cream, but the patients' faces
burn during the morning showers, flushing is more intense and some
patients have lapsed into angry face syndrome. I hope our
dermatology group publishes on this side effect, even though Berlex
representatives are there with pamphlets, free samples and other
promotional material every month. Do not believe the hype on this
product. Feel free to try it, but use very small amounts and don't
fight through burning, stinging, flushing -- the chances of rosacea
skin to acclimate are not good.

It is a shame that we dont find more time to focus on treatments to
cure the disorder. Right now it is just as important for me (and
others) to warn rosacea sufferers about products that are actually
used for rosacea treatment but are more harmful to the disorder.
The honest truth is that dermatologists are humans and they have
been trained for decades to treat acne, so papulopustular rosacea
automatically triggers the "acne treatment mode" in most
dermatologists and then the remaining redness and burning is not
addressed, told there is nothing to do with it, or told that it is
just you skin's physical makeup.

Regards,

Geoffrey
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Dr. Geoffrey Nase
Ph.D. Neurovascular Physiologist
http://www.drnase.com
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