Mitzi wrote:
>
>
> Thank you for the welcome Renee. Sorry for the slow reply. My step father
> passed away this past week and we have been dealing with that.
>
SO SORRY
>
> I have found
> a few of my triggers. Coffee is one for me. I break out in the bumps
> when I
> drink the coffee along with more redness. I think Caffine is also a
> cause of
> mine.
>
I have recently resumed drinking coffee, LOL. I wonder if it is
bothering my skin...It seems that there are two separate things going
on, the bumps and the flushing, and they seem triggered by different
things.
>
> Since I have cut out both my face is clearing up nicely. I also
> stopped used the acne face wash and started using a much gentler cleanser
> and my chin as far as redness goes looks so much better and the two spots
> besides my nose is clearing up so much better as well.
>
Good!
>
> I know I am not my
> skin but in a world where everything is movie stars and good looks one
> does
> tend to get to looking at that part of yourself as well :(
>
Yup...We are going to be so much more mature soul-wise from this adventure.
>
> I wish you much
> luck with the diet you are trying. Is it in that book Rosacea 101?
>
Thanks. Yes it is! I asked my family to give me the book for my
birthday. I thought I the diet online somewhere, too, but I'm no longer
sure where.

I'm curious about low stomach acid, I've heard of it's link to rosacea
many times, here and elsewhere. It is one of the avenues I haven't
really explored much.

Renee