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Facial Redness

Rosacea, diffuse facial redness
Sensitive skin reactions to outside elements including burning and stinging sensations, and sometimes redness. The typically diffuse, homogeneous redness occurs on the cheekbones, nose, forehead and chin. Over time, small dilated vessels called telangiectasis lose their elasticity, causing the diffuse redness to become permanent.

Primary signs of Rosacea

1. Redness
2. Persistent redness
3. Pimples
4. Visible blood vessels

Other signs and symptoms

1. Eye irritation and stinging
2. Burning or stinging skin
3. Dry skin
4. Red plaques
5. Skin thickening

 

Primary signs of Rosacea

1. Intermittent redness of the cheekbones, nose, forehead and chin
2. If untreated, the redness remains, resembling a persistent sunburn
3. Pimples begin to appear, sometime in the form of facial papules (small, hard red bumps). A burning or stinging sensation and the absence of blackheads differentiates then from acne
4. Small blood vessels (telangiectasis) may appear below the skin surface

Some people believe they simply have a complexion problem and do not seek medical attention soon enough when in fact, early, appropriate treatment can prevent the disease from progressing and resulting in telangiectasis

Skin Care

Proper daily skin care can prevent  and control rosacea.

1. Wash our face with a mild soap and warm never hot water. Do not use abrasive cleansers. Pat dry with a cotton facecloth
2. Moisturize morning and night with a non irritating cream, Some creams, such as Rosaliac have a green pigment that hides redness and an active ingredient that prevents rosacea from progressing. Avoid Tretinoid, Vitamin A or alcohol-based products
3. Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, ideally 30 or more, before sun exposure.

 

Recognize triggers

Some factors can trigger more intense redness. While these factors differ from one person to the next, temperature, emotions and some foods almost all cause flare-ups. By changing certain habits, you can prevent blood vessels from dilating and thus control rosacea

1. Tobacco
2. UV rays: Throughout the year, apply sunscreen with a SPF of 15, ideally 30 or more. Avoid tanning salons
3. Heat: On a hot and humid days, stay indoors, preferably in an air-conditioned environment. Avoid baths, hot showers and saunas
4. Cold and wind: During the winter months, cover your cheeks and nose and use a daily moisturizer such as Rosaliac
5. Hot beverages, spicy foods and alcohol (especially red wine): Avoid hot spices such as pepper, paprika, red pepper and cayenne. Cut back on heated beverages.
6. Stress: Adopt a healthy lifestyle: eat well and exercise moderately