Although we still do not have a cure for rosacea and are still learning more about this common inflammatory skin disease, there are now a number of prescription therapies that can help to reduce and control its symptoms. Because there are several subtypes of rosacea and symptoms can vary depending on which type or types … Continue reading
Due to mounting costs of prescription medications and hefty copays, some patients are now looking for creative ways to treat their skin problems. You may have seen the recent news stories explaining that some rosacea patients are applying horse deworming medication to their skin because it contains ivermectin – the same active ingredient in prescription … Continue reading
Hormonal fluctuations can have a significant impact on your skin, especially with regard to inflammatory skin diseases like rosacea. Because the majority of people who struggle with rosacea are women, the link between this common skin disease and menopause is a hot topic. Most evidence suggests that while perimenopausal women may experience new onset rosacea … Continue reading
In a recent survey from the National Rosacea Society, 79 percent of rosacea patients named emotional stress as one of the top causes of a flare-up of facial flushing. While the causes of stress ranged from family and career concerns to finances, health, and social pressure, the outcome is the same across the board: red … Continue reading
If you struggle with rosacea – an inflammatory skin condition that causes red, warm flushing of the skin – you have probably been told to avoid drinking hot beverages like coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. However, a December 2018 paper found surprising evidence that the caffeine found in coffee may help to reduce the risk … Continue reading
While we are still unsure of the exact cause of rosacea, we have long known that it is directly linked with underlying inflammation. Genetics certainly play a role in the development of inflammatory skin diseases like rosacea, but external factors can also have a considerable impact on symptom flare-ups. One such external factor is your … Continue reading
If you suffer from rosacea, you know that certain triggers can cause a flare-up. The holidays wreak havoc with our skin anyway because of the stress, lack of sleep, and dietary changes that we subject ourselves to during the holidays. For people with rosacea, alcohol may be the biggest culprit for a red face that … Continue reading
Up to 16 million Americans have a skin condition known as rosacea, which is typically characterized by consistent red facial flushing. Although we are still unsure of the exact causes of rosacea, we do know that there is likely a genetic component, it is associated with chronic inflammation, and there are four main subtypes of … Continue reading
Past research has pointed to a possible connection between rosacea and gastrointestinal (GI) problems such as celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), gastritis, and ulcerative colitis. However, new evidence shows that oral doxycycline, a common treatment for rosacea, could be the cause of these GI symptoms, rather than the skin disease … Continue reading
Because so many people are affected by rosacea, a common inflammatory skin condition that results in red facial flushing, itching and small pimple-like bumps, there are lots of tips and tricks circulating the internet about how to alleviate symptoms. One of the most popular of these tips is to use sea buckthorn oil and other … Continue reading
