Please note: In my book, Rosacea 101, (published in October 2007) in Chapter 19, Recommended Regimen on page 74, what I wrote in this chapter was based upon this page on my site. I encourage in Chapter 12, Physicians, to get a proper diagnosis of rosacea. This book is basic rosacea knowledge for rosacea newbies who want to learn what the conventional and alternative treatments for rosacea are and covers a comprehensive knowledge of what you should know about this disease. You may read below some of the basic facts that I used to write my updated recommended regimen found in Rosacea 101. You can also view my YouTube video on this subject.

YouTube Recommended Regimen Video

Prescription Regimen

First and foremost, go to a physician, preferrably a dermatologist and get a history and physicial examination. You might want to read a brief explanation of diagnosing rosacea before you go. Usually the most recent recommended state of the art physician treatment involves oral low dose, doxycyline, preferably Oracea and metronidazole topical. If you have a severe skin condition your physician will no doubt know what to do. If you have been through all the physician treatments and want to try a non prescription treatment for rosacea read below:

Non Prescription
Over the Counter Regimen for Rosacea

Application is at night, just before going to sleep. Apply a very light application for the first time to see how your skin reacts. The cool menthol mint effect may cause your eyes to tear, so quickly close your eyes and go to sleep. Try to let the Z cream dry before placing your face on your pillow.

In the morning wash your face with Acarid soap. Then apply very light dabs of the Z creme and gently rub into the skin. You may use a little water to help dissolve the Z cream to blend into your skin.

Just before bed apply the Z cream again in the same manner and use the same routine in the morning. If you feel comfortable, you may increase the amount of Z cream.

Some have reported that a diluted Tea Tree oil can be used during the night instead of the ZZ cream. Tea Tree Oil is very powerful, so dilute it and be careful.

A Tea Tree Oil Cream may be a substitute for the Xin Fumanling during the day as a moisturizer. It must be a Tea Tree Oil CREAM not TT oil. If your skin becomes dry and flakie you will need to apply a moisturizer during the day and Jojoba Oil or Rose Hip Oil should work fine. I also recommend the Xin Fumanling Cosmetic without the Metronidazole. However, you may prefer the Xin Fumanling Cosmetic with 3% Metronidazole. Neem creams or oils work as a moisturizer. Or just simply use your favorite moisturizer during the day.

If you have oily skin you may prefer to simply do nothing during the day and let you skin heal just during the day. You then simply repeat steps 1 and 2 and do nothing during the day. You will know whether or not you think your skin needs a moisturizer during the day or not depending on your skin type. If oily, you may be able to just do nothing during the day. If you have dry skin and it begins to flake you might consider your favorite moisturizer or the ones mentioned above.

You should notice improvement in your rosacea within two weeks! Some rosaceans report that during the first week their rosacea gets worse which isn't unusual, but by the second week you should see some improvement. As with all topicals, if your rosacea gets noticeably worse during the second week or you get an allergic reaction at any time to any of these products, discontinue use immediately! Every rosacea product carries this warning. Remember the X-Factor. All these products are non prescription.

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Remember the X-Factor. There are many other products on this web site to choose from which many rosaceans have reported success.