HARVARD HEALTH PUBLISHING HAS ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT ROSACEA.
What should you not do with rosacea?
Answered by Dr. Robert H. Shmerling
M.D. Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 30 years of experience · USA
Triggers of worsening rosacea vary from person to person. If certain foods or exposures (such as spicy foods or alcohol) seem to make rosacea worse, it makes sense to moderate intake or avoid them. Keep a diary for 2-3 weeks that includes details about when your skin flushes or rosacea worsens. In addition, experts recommend avoiding: Unprotected sun exposure – Use of sunscreen and other sun avoidance measures are recommended. Irritants – This includes skin products that contain alcohol, camphor, fragrances, or astringents. Traditional soaps – non-soap cleansers (such as liquid facial cleansers) tend to be better choices Scrubbing the skin or use of exfoliants Very cold or very warm settings This is only a sample of things to avoid with rosacea. These measures may not be adequate to control the condition so check with your dermatologist not only what not to do but also what you should do, including treatments that may be effective.
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What are the treatments availble for rosacea?
Answered by Dr. Robert H. Shmerling
M.D. Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 30 years of experience · USA
The cause of rosacea is unknown. Genetics appear to play an important role as the condition often runs in families. Other factors that may contribute to this condition include: • an abnormal response to ultraviolet light • inflammation in response to skin mites or bacteria • abnormal immune function • abnormally dilated blood vessels The best treatment depends on the severity and location of the rash, individual preferences regarding risks and benefits of treatment, and the results of shared decision-making between patient and doctor. These include: • Avoiding triggers of skin flushing (such as spicy floods or alcohol) • Skin care that includes use of moisturizers and gentle cleansers • Avoiding exfoliants or irritating skin products • Sun avoidance and sun protection • Medicines that can be applied to the skin (such as brimonidine, metronidazole, minocycline, azelaic acid or ivermectin) • Oral medications (such as minocycline, tetracycline, doxycycline or isotretinoin) • Laser or light treatments
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