Rosacea is a skin condition that mainly affects the face. It may get appear as a regular face flush, but there are differences you should be aware of. Flushing comes and goes, clearing within a few hours or less. With rosacea, signs include: flushing occurring longer, a warm sensation, acne-like breakouts, visible blood vessels, changes to your eyes, thickening skin, dryness and itching.
Rosacea can be mistaken for acne, sunburns, rosy cheeks or a skin reaction which is why it’s important to pay attention when the symptoms occur. Rosacea is typically triggered by many things which may include sunlight, skin and hair products, medications, stress, and diet. If you notice the flare-ups are triggered by an event, then it might be Rosacea.
It’s important to treat Rosacea as soon as possible to prevent it from worsening as the worse it gets the more difficult it becomes to treat. As there is no cure for Rosacea, treatments can reduce flare-ups and prescription medications can aid in fading the color quickly. It is important to try your best to follow a friendly skin care routine, a healthy diet, avoid flare-up triggers and maintain a diary of when and why the flare-ups happen.
A Rosacea daily diary should include:
- The daily weather conditions and if you were exposed to: sun, wind, rain, cold, or heat
- The food and drinks consumed and note any: spicy foods, alcohol, or heated drinks
- If you experienced any of the following: emotional stress, heavy exercise, hot bath/shower, indoor heat, or any other extreme environment
- The products used on your face
- If you followed your skin routine
- The condition of your Rosacea
If you do have Rosacea, it’s important to avoid the following ingredients in skin care products:
- Alcohol
- Camphor
- Fragrance
- Glycolic Acid
- Lactic Acid
- Menthol
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Urea
Rosacea doesn’t have to be a burden. Reach out to us and we can get a plan in place that makes you feel comfortable in your skin again.
