rosacea irritant allergic contact dermatitis

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From:  "Linda Sy MD"  
Date:  Fri Mar 26, 1999  3:40 am 
Subject:  [rosacea] Re: Dr Sy/Help

Carol,

I must say that this group certainly ask good questions which prompt me to
use the gray matter a bit! I have learned a lot just by reading the
postings, altho after a full day of seeing patients then reading the
monitor, is making me cross-eyed, and I have to watch out for vertigo
which luckily happened only once.

I believe that there are 2 types of skin reactions rosacea skin gets from
products: 1) primary irritant dermatitis - this is usually experienced
when the skin is inflamed (seborrheic dermatitis). The sensation of
burning and stinging is felt immediately upon application of irritating
product. This may be the type of reaction that can be helped by the use of
a thin layer of barrier such as a natural oil which moisturizes and calms
the inflammation.

2) Allergic contact dermatitis - this skin reaction may be felt
immediately or after one has used the culprit product for a week or so.
The reaction is usually that of itching and development of a rash. The
rash can be controlled by the use of a mild non-fluorinated cortisone
ointment for short term treatment and of course discontinuance of the
product. This reaction is often seen in individuals with history of
allergies such as atopic eczema.

Linda Sy MD
Linda Sy Skin Care
http://www.lindasy.com
tel: toll free 877-546-3279 (877-Linda Sy)
fax: 925-939-5207

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From: carol_clark@_.com>
To: rosacea-support@_.com>
Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 12:45 PM
Subject: [rosacea] Dr Sy/Help


Dr. Sy: Was hoping you may have some insight with regards to figuring out
"triggers". This seems to be one of the more difficult aspects of
controlling this condition. Food triggers seem to occur fairly soon after
eating, at least I think they do. In my case they seem pretty cause and
effect. And I guess if the substance stays in our body a while, the reaction
could last a few days. What I'm wondering about are the "chemical"
triggers...say a reaction to something we would put on our faces. Would
that be pretty instantaneous also? or could we use a product for a several
days, actually thinking it was helping, only to have it cause a
reaction--redness, stinging, itching, burning or whatever. Any light you
can shed on this would be helpful. Thanks for your time.