Just Make The Redness Go Away

jhndaemon56 · #**136** 06-17-2008, 04:43 PM

Hemp seed/Evening Primose seems to generate positive results, and it is less far less dangerous than corticosteroids...

JerseyTy · #**137** 07-26-2008, 05:21 PM

Like everyone else, I feel as though I’ve tried every creme, lotion and salve that I could get my hands on. Anything to exfoliate always seemed counterintuitive as virtually anything I apply to my cheeks only makes them redder. But, I have recently had some success with Salicylic Acid. It started when I let some Denorex run down my face and the coolness was so irresistible that I lathered up my cheeks with it and let it sit for a couple of minutes. When I got out of the shower, my cheeks were redder than ever, but the following morning I awoke to a major surprise. The ugly deep red was still there but there was a definite softening in the contrast with my “normal” skin. The difference was significant enough to lead me to try a Salicylic Acid ointment: Neutrogena’s Acne Stress Control ointment.

When I first apply the ointment, my cheeks flare up terribly, but there is a definite improvement the next morning.

I now wash my cheeks every morning and night with Extra Strength Denorex with 3% Salicylic Acid and then follow that with Neutrogena’s Acne Stress Control treatment with 2%. So far, I have been pleased with the results. Some days are better than others, but on the best days (2 or 3 days each week), I actually feel relatively comfortable.

I continue to apply “Anti-Shine Powder” by Menaji (http://www.menskincare.com), which is really just powder foundation in a more masculine package. But, I’ve pretty much retired the “Camo” stick cover-up. I’m definitely more comfortable in my own skin now. It’s far from perfect, but the difference is dramatic enough to have made an improvement in my confidence level.

rojo · #**138** 07-26-2008, 06:03 PM

JerseyTy,

It is great to read that someting helps you. I hope it will continue to work so that you will eventually get rid of the redness on your cheeks (I have KPRC too).

Keep us updated!

Kitten · #**139** 08-23-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philmore

17 years of red cheeked life mate.

I swear to God, one day I am going to go entirely *** on someone if they say anything about my face. Here are a list of sayings I get from people who comment on my face:

"Wow, you're really blusing!"

"Your face is discolored." (You're a rude and insensitive *****...)

"Whoa, why are your cheeks so red?"

"Dude, is your face ok?" (No, but neither will yours if you keep asking me...)

(this is one my dentist said to me) "You have really chapped skin, you should go see a dermatoligist and get some cream for it..."

"Your face is really red." (Really?)

"Are you ok?"

"Are you wearing blush?"
(No, but I am acctually wearing makeup to try and hide my horrid cheeks)

"Do you need some water?" (Yeah, to drown you in.)

Also, people, especially women, look at you funny.

Post things people say to you.

LMAO ok that post rocked i gotta say. people tell me all the time my face is red. no way really?!. or man you look hot and not talking about the compliment way. i get the whats wrong with your face? or the omg go sit down you are gonna pass out soon.haha

people can be such

most of the time

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