Rosacea is a facial disorder that often shows itself at the middle of the ace close to the nose or the center of your forehead.
According to dermatologists, the condition is more common in women, particularly those with a light skin complexion.
But it can also lead to discoloration in darker skins. Your skin may feel dry, thick with red sores. Doctors recommend anyone with Rosacea to avoid triggers such as hot drinks, alcoholic drinks, caffeine, spicy food, and cheese.
What is the treatment for Rosacea?
The treatment recommended by doctors largely depends on the particular changes happening to your skin and your response to previous treatments.
Here are the five best rosacea treatments as suggested by dermatologists:
1. Cleanse your face twice daily
According to dermatologists, a daily probiotic face wash can significantly reduce Rosacea symptoms. Most patients with Rosacea do not wash their skin as expected.
But this could be because of irritation. To prevent further irritation, doctors suggest the following:
- Use a mild Rosacea cleaner that’s friendly to your skin
- Use your fingertips to apply the cleanser with circular motions gently
- Rinse off the cleanser using lukewarm water using your fingertips
- Then use a clean cotton towel to pat your face gently
2. Moisturize daily
It doesn’t matter whether the rosacea causes your skin to be dry or oily. It is advisable to moisturize it every day. Moisturizing is important because it hydrates the skin by trapping water inside of it. This can minimize irritation and make your skin feel more comfortable.
Research shows that using a barrier repair cream or a friendly rosacea moisturizer can help in improving the symptoms.
In one study, patients applied metronidazole gel on their faces twice daily. They also used a gentle, non-irritating cream on the other side of the face twice daily. After about two weeks, the moisturized side was less dry with minimal roughness and peeling.
3. Use rosacea friendly skincare products
When you suffer from rosacea, some cosmetics and skin care products can worsen the situation by irritating your skin. Although certain creams and moisturizers can help improve the symptoms, you should be careful about which ones to use.
Dermatologists suggest that you go through the list of ingredients when shopping for different products. They recommend that you avoid any products that contain the following ingredients:
- Camphor
- Alcohol
- Method
- Lactic acid
- Urea
- Glycolic acid
- Fragrance
4. Always protect your skin from the sun
The sun can make your rosacea condition much worse. In fact, dermatologists assert that sunlight is among the common causes of rosacea flare-up.
Dermatologists recommend the wearing of sunscreens to minimize rosacea flare-ups that are triggered by the sun.
5. Medication
Several medications have proven to improve rosacea symptoms significantly. They include metronidazole 0.75% and 1%, azelaic acid 15%, sulfacetamide 10%, iverctin 1% and brimonidine 0.33%.
Bottom line
Rosacea is a skin condition that can affect anyone. The good news is that several treatment options can significantly improve the symptoms associated with the disease.
