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Hey everyone!! I am having a confusing issue right now . I stopped my ivermectin topical treatment months ago because all my demodex disappeared. My skincare routine was only: Neutrogena hydroboost gel cleanser at night to wash off my makeup and vannicream tub moisturizer . For some reason, after I’d get out the shower I’d have a film of white residue on my face that I could literally wipe off with my fingers. I told chatgpt this- and he suggested that I’d stop that cleanser and only use Bioderma makeup remover with a cotton pad and avene ciciflate cream. I did just that. It was working for a month and a half, but now I am breaking out extremely bad, I have extremely dry tight skin, but no demodex yet (I think but I’m not sure). I noticed less of that residue film but I have these other problems and feel lost what to do with my routine now. Also I get red splotches on my face when I workout or get nervous and sweat - I’m not sure if that has to do with rosacea but i would like to know others experiences ! Thanks everyone for being supportive !! :)

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Subreddit
r/Rosacea
Author
u/Knxjen
Posted
Feb 12, 2026 at 1:18 AM UTC
LeadScore: 45question

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Condition
rosacea, demodex, facial redness/sensitivity