1st post HELP!Is this rosacea??

[evra01]

i've had perminant redness on both cheeks for about 3 and a bit yrs.i do suffer from flushing and have noticed small blood vessles when i look closly at my skin.i've seen 2 GP's and 1 derm who think irts just try skin.i have no flaking on the redness and it feels kinda smooth.it doesn't feel greasy and i have no spots.im sure i have rosacea.surely dry skin doesn't cause flushes etc!Anybody know what it could be if not rosacea??help would be appreciated!thanks

[adyus]

Hello Evra. My fellow moderator, Brady, has written a very good editorial about misdiagnosed rosacea. This is the link:
http://rosaceans.com/html/misdiagnosed.html
Also from Brady's website, a list of diseases that may ressemble rosacea:
http://rosaceans.com/html/other.html

As you can see from these articles, there is a considerable probability that you do not have rosacea. Of course, this is up to a physician to determine.

I would recommend you consult with severeal specialized physicians( preferably dermatologists).

I wish you the best. If you need any help or guidance, this is a good place to get some.

Adrian

[evra01]

Hi Adrian,thanks for the reply and the links i will take a look.cheers