Gel available on NHS could end the misery of embarrassing facial flushing for millions

[dipsydoodle]

A new treatment could help millions suffering from rosacea - a skin disorder causing embarrassing facial redness.

The skin gel is the first prescription drug available on the NHS to dramatically cut facial flushing within half an hour.

The effect lasts for up to 12 hours, according to clinical trials.

The active ingredient, brimonidine, restricts excessive blood flow to the upper layers of the skin.

Previous treatments, including laser therapy, oral and topical antibiotics, have had limited success.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2606196/New-treatment-help-rosacea-sufferers-reducing-facial-redness.html#ixzz2z8614c8r

[dorkzilla]

1. thanks for posting this Dipsy

I suffer with this and it is truly embarrassing, although I have found some pretty decent cremes and cosmetics that mitigate the flushing to some degree I was meant to have the laser treatment for it in 6 weeks time. I may hold off a bit now.

[dipsydoodle]

2. I identified with the problem

because a youngster who works at the Vet I use for my cats suffers from it. She's been at the Vets for at least 15 years and I've noticed the colouration comes and goes.

[TexasProgresive]

3. FDA apporoved in US as Mirvaso

Manufactured by Galderma Laboratories, Inc.
http://www.empr.com/mirvaso/drug/11864/

[dorkzilla]

4. I'm calling my doctor TODAY!!!

Although my rosacea isn't nearly as bad as a lot of people's, its huge for me. Yesterday I was talking to one of my customers and I felt that horrible flush go across my face and I wanted to hide.

Thanks!