Have you seen a dermatologist for this yet? My DH was recently dx'ed with it and the derm gave him a prescription cream to use.

I had it when I was younger and was given anti biotic cream. It seemed to go away with age.
You also might think about something you are ingesting that could be aggrivating it. Too much coffee or tea perhaps?

My best friend suffers and she finds it's made worse by hot foods- curries and the like. Would also suggest seeing a dermatologist if you can, they will probably offer the best advice x

I have mild facial and ocular rosacea. When I was diagnosed about a year ago, the doc immediately had me stop using the harsh facial soap, wipes and exfoliants, since rosacea skin tends to be uber sensitive.

Now I use just Cetaphil wash (i buy generic store brand version) in the shower in the morning, and just warm water no soap in the evening. The doc also had be start using Atralin cream at night, it's a prescription retinoid that particular helps rosacea. Took a couple months before I finally noticed the difference, but it has dramatically improved my skin tone and texture, and I get the redness much less often.

One of my first post-divorce makeover projects was finally dealing with my red, embarrassing skin. I had been seeing the dermatologist for years, trying creams, which helped a little, but it still looked bad. It wasn't until I stopped using soaps and anything with sulfates, stopped chemical sunscreen, started using an oil-cleansing method (I know-sounds crazy) that the big turnaround happened. And while the Dr. did suggest I might be allergic to chemical sunscreen, most of it I discovered through research and the EDS forum. And I also discovered the miracle of jojoba oil- great at reducing inflammation.

I really think each person is different and while it's no fun to try a bunch of different products, it's the only way to find out what works. My suggestion is to first cut out sulfate washes and just be as gentle with your skin as you can be. Even products labeled "for sensitive skin" are too harsh for me.

I'd be happy to talk to you more if you want- good luck with it!

I have some friends with rosacea who have had success following the same new regimin as Sinead, i.e. going with skin care products that are as gentle as possible. For many of them, that involved switching to natural skin care lines, and the one that's worked best for them has been Evan Healy's blue skin care line.
http://www.evanhealy.com
If you're near a whole foods or something similar, maybe try picking up one of the sample kits for about $25. It has all components of the line and enough to last you up to two weeks. It will at least give you an easy way to sample non-sulphate cleansers etc to see if that helps.
What people say about diet is also true; I know spicy foods can be especially inflamatory. But of course a dermatologist will be the ultimate authority here.

MPJ, which type of Rosacea do you have? As far as I know, there are two kinds--one that causes red patches and bumps, and another kind that looks like red, spidery veins on your cheeks, nose and chin. The first kind can be treated with lotions, creams and antibiotics, but the second kind cannot. I have the second type, and for me, it's hereditary (my mom has it too). I have been to see several dermatologists about this, and the only way I can improve this is with laser treatments. It's also gotten worse as I've aged (my mom has a very severe case of it now), so I will probably look into having this done sometime in the near future. In the meantime, I use very gentle cleansers and products on my face. I avoid harsh scrubs and anti-aging chemical treatments, and stay out of the sun.

I agree with the other ladies, if you haven't already, I'd go to see a dermatologist and see what they recommend.