Edie
I have had persistant problems and I really think it is rosecea. My mother has had it along with her sister. I am 46 it comes and goes and is itchy on occassion, but mostly "angry" without pustules. Of course I cant get to the dermatologist for 3 more weeks and it is driving me nuts. I have started using a soap from a health food store with tea tree oil in it and have started treating my non-oily moisturizer with a droplet of tea tree oil. This soothes the redness and discomfort. What type of soap did your sister get you? The blotches are on my chin area now, but over the last few years it has appeared in winter around my nose. I would be interested in any input you can offer...Thank you