Rosacea Triggers: Common Factors That Can Worsen Your Symptoms

If you notice a bright red rash on your face that never seems to resolve, you could have a common condition known as rosacea. Your dermatologist can help you get relief from this troublesome skin condition. Drs. Linda Park Nims, Rebecca Rudd Barry, and Kelley Pagliai Redbord at Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Group of Northern Virginia, in Vienna, VA, provide a full range of medical and cosmetic dermatology services, including diagnosis and treatment of rosacea.

What You Need To Know About Rosacea

Rosacea is believed to be caused by abnormalities in the blood vessels on your face. The main sign of rosacea is a bright red rash on your face, but there are other signs and symptoms too. You may experience:

• A sensation of heat and pain on your face
• Enlarged, thickened skin on your nose
• Dry, irritated eyes
• Bumps that may contain pus

You are more likely to develop rosacea if you are a woman and over 30 years old. Other factors that put you at higher risk of developing rosacea are smoking, having fair skin, and having a family history of rosacea.

Several factors can trigger an outbreak of rosacea. Your symptoms can worsen if you:

• Eat spicy or hot foods
• Drink hot beverages or alcohol
• Have excessive exposure to sunlight or wind
• Are exercising, or are very active

Rosacea is a condition that a dermatologist can effectively treat. You should seek out the help of your dermatologist if your rosacea symptoms are:

• Occurring more frequently
• Becoming more severe
• Interfering with your appearance, self-esteem, self-confidence, or quality of life

To help you achieve relief from rosacea, your dermatologist may recommend:

• A customized skincare routine to reduce inflammation and redness
• Medications to minimize redness and inflammation
• Laser therapy, including intense pulsed light therapy, to reduce redness
• Topical medications to enhance skin appearance

Want To Know More About Rosacea?

To discover more about rosacea and common factors that worsen rosacea symptoms, talk with the experts. Call Drs. Linda Park Nims, Rebecca Rudd Barry, and Kelley Pagliai Redbord at Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Group of Northern Virginia, in Vienna, VA. You can reach them in the office by calling (703) 938-5700, so call today.