u/Bad-Habit-2024

What new fresh h*ll is happening to my face, lol?!

I have known I have rosacea for at least 10 years, and after multiple derm visits settled into a basic "try not to anger the skin gods" routine that was mostly fine.

However! I am now experiencing new breakouts on my cheeks, especially where the side of my nostrils meet my cheeks, that are painful, deep & never fully heal. When the bumps on my cheeks happen my face often gets flushed & warm.

There are also these raised areas that are generally lighter skin toned and appear almost overnight-they don't hurt, but also don't go away (that are stressing me out!)

I take 50mg of minocycline 2XD that is currently prescribed by my regular Dr, which used to help keep the flushing & facial breakouts under control, but I'm not sure if it's helping anymore.

I've asked for a derm referral, but it's looking like I won't be able to see anyone until July, sigh. Hoping to crowd source if anyone has experience with anything similar and has found successful routines or treatments till I can get into a dermatologist.

(I was unable to add photos? I can try to add them after this posts)

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u/Bad-Habit-2024 — 6 days ago