Rosacea is a chronic but treatable condition that manifests as flushing or redness of the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead. If left untreated, inflammatory bumps and indentations often develop, especially in men, and the excess tissue can cause the nose to swell and become uneven.
Signs of rosacea
1. Flushing of the face.
The skin is susceptible to UV rays and heat, such as hot coffee. For rosacea skin, heat is a key trigger. If your skin feels uncomfortable in the sun, in hot environments, or in spicy and irritating foods, it is likely rosacea.
2. Areas of attack.
The red areas are mainly on the back of the nose, the wings of the nose, and both cheeks. These areas are the typical areas of rosacea redness. And the redness is usually symmetrical. Occasional red spots appearing on the forehead or around the mouth should not be easily considered rosacea.
3. the state at the time of the onset of the disease.
After sleeping or being irritated, the face is not only red but even purple. It should also be noted that this is already a more serious state.
4. Swelling of the face.
Not only does the face become red and hot, but it is also accompanied by a feeling of tightness, which occurs because of the swelling of the face, which basically confirms rosacea.
5. Episodes are frequent and become longer in duration.
Occasional flushing of the face is not considered, but the number of episodes is increasing. It does not disappear immediately like our usual shy blushing. Blushing occurs frequently, lasts for a long time, and is accompanied by erythema. It is not relieved by avoiding irritation, but by various factors.
How is rosacea treated?
The signs and symptoms of rosacea vary from person to person, so treatment should be tailored by your doctor. Possible tips to improve rosacea in terms of skincare will be presented here today.
What Can Be Done for Rosacea？
People with rosacea have skin that is easily irritated by cleansers, creams, and cosmetics. So they should learn to use products properly.
1. Know the triggers
Every rosacea patient has different triggers, some of which include ingredients such as cleansers, body washes, and cosmetics. When using a new product, it is recommended to try it on a small patch of skin (e.g. behind the ear) for a few days and if there is no adverse reaction, then try it on the face. If redness, burning, or stinging occurs, do not use it.
2. Avoid using products that dry out the skin
Check the labels of skin care products to avoid ingredients that dry out the skin. These ingredients include alcohol, witch hazel, peppermint, camphor, peppermint, eucalyptus oil, fragrance, and propylene glycol. Products containing harsh ingredients such as fruit acids, retinol, and phenoxyethanol are also not recommended.
Try to use products with simple ingredients and no added fragrances. The more ingredients in a product, the more likely it is to irritate the skin.
Main Ingredients: Water, Wild Chrysanthemum Extract, Aloe Vera, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Ascorbic Acid 2-Ethyl, Rosehip Oil
Efficacy: Deep cleansing; regulates the skin’s water-oil balance, effectively removes and prevents acne; reduces blackheads and acne.
Main Ingredients: turmeric extract, aloe leaf juice, melaleuca shrub tea tree oil, golden chrysanthemum extract
Efficacy: cleansing, brightening, repair, and increasing the radiance of the skin, anti-acne, moisture
3. Pay attention to sun protection
Sun exposure is a predisposing factor for exacerbation in many patients. In daily life, “hard sun protection” should be the main focus, such as wearing hats, masks, sunglasses, and sunscreen clothing.
If using sunscreen, try to use physical sunscreen (containing titanium dioxide or zinc oxide), chemical sunscreen is not recommended.
Main Ingredients: UVA isolation, moisturizing and anti-aging, waterproof, whitening and repairing, alleviating dryness
Efficacy: clean skin, firm and remove wrinkles, tighten skin, moisturize repair skin
4. Moisturize the skin
An effective moisturizer can help relieve redness. Use products containing ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide to repair the skin barrier. Creams are preferred over lotions and toners, which often contain alcohol, which can aggravate dry skin.
Main Ingredients: jojoba oil, polypeptide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid
Efficacy: jojoba oil, polypeptide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid
Main Ingredients: retinol, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, vitamin B5, jojoba oil, green tea
Efficacy: lighten skin, firm and crepe skin
