Does your face get red and flushed easily? Do you get asked often where you out in the
sun too long? Do you wake up red? Do you get breakouts around your cheeks and
nose? Do your eyes feel gritty or red? If you answered yes to one or more of
the questions above you may suffer from a chronic skin infection called
Rosacea. And you are not alone. Rosacea
affects over 15 million people in the US.
Some famous faces suffering with Rosacea are Bill Clinton and Cynthia
Nixon.
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin infection that causes
redness and flushing on the nose and cheeks.
If severe, some patients can even get acne around their nose as well as
dry gritty eyes. The exact cause of rosacea
is unknown, but there are many triggers that can cause rosacea to flare. One step in combating rosacea is identifying
potential triggers. Common rosacea
triggers include
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Alcohol
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Warm and humid weather
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Exercising
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Spicy foods,
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Hot beverages
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Stress,
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Medications
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Heat and sun exposure
Although there is no cure for rosacea, treatments have come
a long way to help maintain and improve symptoms. Minimizing potential triggers
is the key to successful treatment. Wear
a hat to protect your face from the sun, and keep it cool. Avoid outdoor work
and exercise in hot and humid weather.
Ventilate the kitchen when you cook.
Exercise when and where it is cool (early morning, evening, or in an
air-conditioned gym). Avoid alcoholic
beverages and hot beverages if you know this causes a flare.
There are also many prescription medications and treatments
that can be done to help treat and manage your rosacea. There are very effective prescription
medications that can be prescribed by your dermatology provider. Laser treatments are also very effective in
treating broken blood vessels caused by rosacea. You don’t have to suffer any longer. If you
think you are suffer from rosacea please talk to your dermatology health care
provider.
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