I was diagnosed with this condition in my mid to late 30's (25 yrs ago or so). I'm under a similar treatment as you. We've lived here 6 yrs. There is a Rosecea foundation (it's based out of Chicago) where you can get updates re: studies on this. Anyway, we all have our individual "triggers" to flares with this condition. Mine is humidity but my condition seems well-managed as I flare "maybe" once or twice a year. I don't spend a lot of time in the sun but when I do, I wear a hat (no sun-screen due to it irritating me). The foundation will say "they can't give a true cause of this"...it may be genetic, it may be due to mites but who knows. As I've gotten older I'm exhibiting dryness and more itching. IF anyone knows of a good treatment, post it here. Oh...I'm seeing a functional medicine doctor for some other health issues so I may also speak to him re: this.
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