Rosacea Treatments
Rosacea
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Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face. It's more common in women and people with lighter skin, but symptoms can be worse in men. Treatment can help with symptoms.
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Symptoms
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The first signs of rosacea include
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redness (blushing) across your nose, cheeks, forehead and chin that comes and goes
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a burning or stinging feeling when using water or skincare products
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The redness may be harder to see on darker skin.
As rosacea gets worse, your cheeks, nose, skin and forehead will be red all the time
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You may get small pink or red bumps. Sometimes these become filled with a yellowish liquid
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Tiny broken blood vessels that do not go away may appear on your skin
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dry skin
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swelling, especially around the eyes
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yellow-orange patches on the skin
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sore eyelids or crusts around roots of eyelashes – this could be blepharitis
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thickened skin, mainly on the nose (usually appears after many years)
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Causes
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It's not known what causes rosacea, but some triggers can make symptoms worse. Common triggers for rosacea include:
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Alcohol
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Spicy foods
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Cheese
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Caffeine
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Hot drinks
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Aerobic exercise like running
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Cold weather
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Stress
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Prevention
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To help prevent rosacea flare-ups
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Protect your skin from the sun
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Minimize stress
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Avoid overheating — even during exercise
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Simplify your skin care routine. ...
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Opt for mild foods. ...
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Opt for cold beverages. ...
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Limit alcohol. ...
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Protect your face from wind and cold.
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Other medical treatments available from your GP include antibiotics such as tetracycline, oxytetracycline, doxycycline and erythromycin. These medications are usually taken for 4 to 6 weeks, but longer courses may be necessary if the flare is severe and persistent.
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