Hello.

[NorthNova Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close NorthNova]

Just wanted to introduce myself, Im a 19 year old male who has had rosacea for the last few years, I saw dermatologists, who misdiagnosed me, in fact before I researched it myself and told the doctor what i had I never heard of this condition. I just wanted to say Hi because I think this is a wonderful site which takes some of the fear of Rosacea away.

[Brady Barrows Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Brady Barrows]

What was the prior diagnosis?

Just wanted to introduce myself, Im a 19 year old male who has had rosacea for the last few years, I saw dermatologists, who misdiagnosed me, in fact before I researched it myself and told the doctor what i had I never heard of this condition. I just wanted to say Hi because I think this is a wonderful site which takes some of the fear of Rosacea away.

What were you misdiagnosed with before you got a diagnosis of rosacea?

[Melissa W Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Melissa W]

Hi NorthNova and welcome to the RF
I am sorry you were misdiagnosed. I hope you have a dermatologist now that is more helpful.
What treatments have you tried so far?

Like Brady, I am curious also as to what the doctor diagnosed you with initially. We have a helpful thread you may want to check out:

http://www.rosaceagroup.org/The_Rosa...ad.php?t=11993

Here is a link that is helpful for an overview of rosacea and treatments:
http://www.rosacea-research.org/wiki...itle=Main_Page

Best wishes,
Melissa