Pimples or red bumps on the face (but no blackheads or whiteheads)?
Facial swelling?
Persistent redness of skin (appears as if one is blushing)?
Spots?
Thickened skin (especially around nose called rhinophyma)?
Blotchy red skin on face, neck and/or chest?
Spreading to neck and chest?
Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:
Triggers
Identify and minimize any exposure that triggers episodes of rosacea, such as:
Sunlight – use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more on your face.
Avoid drinking hot liquids and alcohol, eating spicy foods, and excessive heat exposure.
Protect the face in winter with a scarf or mask.
Avoid facial products with alcohol or other skin irritants (astringents, toners, sorbic acid, menthol, camphor), and use mild cleansers for the face.
Fair-skinned people may find a green- or yellow-tinted makeup helps to hide redness.
Cool compresses, gel masks, and central face massage may be of some benefit.
Benzoyl peroxide may help some people but can also be easily irritating to the skin.
Nicomide T is a combination of a vitamin (nicotinamide) and zinc available in cream and gel form, which may be helpful.
Eye rosacea can be treated with warm water compresses 2–4 times a day followed by gentle cleaning of the eyelid rims with baby shampoo on a cotton bud.
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
Please copy and paste any key words from the title: Rosacea in the following respective 'Medtick References and/or Sources' to find out more about the disease (this also may include diagnosis tests and generic medical treatments).
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