MY ROSACEA STORY: Unbelievable Healing After 10 Years - My Most Emotional Video

Summary

In this video, Anna shares her personal journey overcoming rosacea after suffering for 10 years. She discusses various treatments and methods that failed, including dietary changes, skincare products, and prescription creams. Ultimately, she found success with a low-dose antibiotic called Efracea, followed by IPL therapy (intense pulsed light). Her skin has remained clear for over a year, and she encourages viewers to stay hopeful, sharing tips on how to manage rosacea and improve skin health. Anna offers motivation for others battling the condition, providing hope that rosacea can be cured.

Takeaways

• 😊 Rosacea is curable, and the speaker has successfully managed to clear her skin after 10 years of battling rosacea.
• 🔍 Many doctors claim rosacea is incurable, but the speaker emphasizes that you can regain healthy, normal skin.
• 🩺 It's important to have a proper diagnosis from a dermatologist to ensure you're dealing with rosacea.
• 🙅‍♀️ Avoiding common triggers like food and alcohol didn't improve her condition, nor did probiotics or vitamins.
• 🚫 Skincare products for rosacea only helped temporarily but didn’t prevent new breakouts or flare-ups.
• 💊 Prescription creams like Soolantra and Rozex, as well as antibiotics like Xifaxan, were ineffective or had mixed results.
• 💡 The breakthrough came with an antibiotic called Oracea (known as EPA in Europe), which she took for 3 months with positive results.
• 🧴 Post-antibiotic treatment, she underwent three sessions of IPL therapy (Lumenis M22) to improve skin texture and color.
• 🍽 She now follows a balanced diet and can enjoy gluten, dairy, sugar, and even alcohol occasionally without significant flare-ups.
• 😊 After a year of no flare-ups, she feels happy with her skin and emphasizes that rosacea can be cured with the right approach.

Q & A

What is the main message the speaker wants to convey about rosacea?

The speaker emphasizes that rosacea is curable, contrary to what many doctors say, and shares her own experience of overcoming it after 10 years.

How long did the speaker suffer from rosacea, and when did it start and end?

The speaker suffered from rosacea for 10 years, starting at the age of 18 and ending when she was 28. She is now 29 and has been free from rosacea flare-ups for over a year.

What were the main symptoms of the speaker's rosacea?

The speaker experienced redness on her face, particularly on her cheeks, chin, nose, and forehead, along with stubborn pimples that could last for years.

Why did the speaker initially feel discouraged by doctors' advice about rosacea?

Many doctors told her that rosacea was incurable and that the only way to manage it was by avoiding triggers, which made her feel hopeless and frustrated.

What common advice for managing rosacea did not work for the speaker?

Dietary changes, probiotics, vitamins, skincare products, sunscreen, and prescription creams such as Cantra and Rosex did not work for the speaker.

What was the turning point for the speaker in dealing with her rosacea?

The turning point came when she decided to take antibiotics, specifically EPA (known as Oracea in the US), which contains 40 milligrams of doxycycline. This treatment significantly improved her skin.

How did the speaker feel about using antibiotics for her rosacea, and what were the results?

Although initially cautious about taking antibiotics for 3 months, the speaker was extremely happy with the results. She experienced no side effects and saw her rosacea clear up completely after the treatment.

What additional treatment did the speaker undergo after taking antibiotics, and how did it help?

The speaker underwent three sessions of Lumenis M22 IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy, which improved her skin's color and texture by reducing redness and enlarged pores.

What lifestyle changes did the speaker make after overcoming rosacea?

The speaker continues to eat a balanced diet with vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, and occasionally coffee, alcohol, sugar, gluten, and dairy products. She notes that while certain foods can cause small breakouts, they are not like her previous rosacea symptoms.

What advice does the speaker give to others suffering from rosacea?

The speaker advises others to remain hopeful and seek different treatments if traditional methods fail. She emphasizes that rosacea can be cured and encourages viewers to find a solution that works for them.