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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Why Rosacea Must be Treated According to Waldorf, "untreated rosacea generally gets worse -- more pimples and more redness and dilated blood vessels." What's also important to know is that over-the-counter products marketed for the treatment of rosacea are "not that helpful for rosacea," Waldorf says. They "contain anti-inflammatory agents (like licorice or feverfew) but they are more adjunctive (extra) rather than primary care," she says. So it's likely that if you have persistent rosacea flare-ups you will need to see a dermatologist.

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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