Skin Care

How to Treat Rosacea -- the Right Way

Follow this expert advice to learn how to get rid of rosacea redness once and for all

by Kristen Oldham Giordani

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If you have skin that flushes easily (especially when touched), has obvious red blood vessels and has a smattering of black and whitehead-free pimples around your nose and cheek area, you may have rosacea. And figuring out how to get rid of rosacea isn't easy.

This skin problem isn't uncommon (about 14 million Americans suffer from rosacea according to the National Rosacea Society), but it does often require professional help and antibiotics. If you think you may have rosacea, it might be time to make an appointment with a dermatologist. They will be able to guide you to the best course of treatment for your skin.

That said, there are a few things you can do before seeing a dermatologist, in order to determine if your rosacea is severe enough to warrant a trip to the doctor's office. Though rosacea is likely an inherited skin problem (exact root causes are still unknown), there are many lifestyle triggers that cause rosacea to flare. Things like extreme temperature changes, stress and even some of the foods you eat and beverages you drink can be responsible for making your rosacea more of a problem.

Follow this guide we put together, with help from Dr. Heidi Waldorf, director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, to help diagnose your rosacea and solve this skin problem once and for all.

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Really useful info. I have mild rosacea and am glad to know I'm on the right rack in dealing with it.

by purple9a Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 06:39AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks

by EricaC123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 05:21PM Report as inappropriate

Bare Minerals contains Bismuth Oxychloride which can cause rosacea to flare up. Use a mineral makeup that is bismuth oxychloride free.

by corviddreams Monday, August 20, 2012 at 09:57PM Report as inappropriate

I really found this information helpful. I do use Bare Minerals and it is wonderful for covering up my redness.

by starlightflores Monday, April 30, 2012 at 09:30PM Report as inappropriate

My doctor prescribed Finacea to keep my Rosacea at bay and I love it. It as helped my skin a lot.

by beautybody Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 08:33PM Report as inappropriate

The important thing is if you think you have rosacea - get it checked out. The first time I had a flare up, it looked a lot like the butterfly rash of Lupus (and the fact that I also have Raynaud's didn't help). No Lupus, and Metrogel helps control my flare ups. Better to get the right diagnosis!

by Crabby911 Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 09:49PM Report as inappropriate

@krycekov, wow! I totally agree. Haha.

by flash501 Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 10:54AM Report as inappropriate

wow interesting

by Nicole2814 Friday, February 3, 2012 at 04:58PM Report as inappropriate

Cut out dairy, coffee and chocolate? Impossible.

by krycekov Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11:17AM Report as inappropriate

Thank you for the article

by evodamis_caballero Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 11:43PM Report as inappropriate