4th IPL - not getting better - options?

[Kelli]

Howdy!

I'm going on Wednesday for my 4th IPL treatment. I have no clue of the settings, but the last two times I've bruised fairly badly. (More like blistered).

My rosacea normally comes and goes with my cycle. (Sorry guys. LOL) It gets horrible when I ovulate, and normally takes about a week to get back to decent. It's now been two weeks, and it's getting worse, not better! I'm afraid that going in for another treatment is going to make it even worse, since I'm having a huge flare-up.

Does anyone have any suggestions of what I should ask for? Basically, my problem is very painful/irritating papules and pustules. Mostly on my chin, but on the rosey parts of my cheeks and getting worse.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Kelli

[Ghost]

Hi Kelli,

Have you talked to your gyno about it? Maybe BCPs or a different BCP would help. (BCP=birth control pills)

Ghost

[Kelli]

yeah, I posted about that on ESFB.

I've been on many different BC's - from pills to shots to patches. You name it, I've probably been on it. I have a low tolerance for medication, so while it could help my rosacea (none have so far) they've caused other problems. I won't go into those. :-)

I'm now off of everything. I only take vitamins and my Thyroid medication (lowest dosage of Unithroid available.)

Any suggestions from that?

(Thanks!)
Kelli