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| What Is Rosacea? |
| Rosacea (pronounced “roh-ZAY-sha”) is a common but poorly understood disorder of the facial skin that affects an estimated 14 million Americans. |
| It is a chronic but treatable condition that primarily affects the central face, and is often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. Although rosacea |
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| may develop in many ways and at any age, patient surveys indicate that it typically begins any time after age 30 as a flushing or redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that may come and go. |
| Over time, the redness tends to become ruddier and more persistent, and visible blood vessels may appear. Left untreated, bumps and pimples often develop, and in severe cases – particularly in men – the nose may grow swollen and bumpy from excess tissue. In many people the eyes are also affected, feeling irritated and appearing… |
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| Coping With Rosacea |
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| Sun exposure, hot weather, humidity, cold and wind have all been known to aggravate rosacea for many individuals. The following are defense strategies you can use: |
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Always protect your face from the sun. Wear a sunscreen with an SPF (sun-protection factor) of 15 or higher year round. If necessary, use a formulation developed for children to avoid irritation. Wear a broad-brimmed hat. Minimize midday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) exposure to the sun during summer months. |
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Stay in a cool, air-conditioned environment on hot, humid days. If this is impossible, those affected should sip cold drinks and try not to overexert themselves. If necessary, chew on ice chips to lower facial temperature or spray the face with cool water. |
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Combat cold by covering your cheeks and nose with a scarf. In winter, rosacea sufferers also may don a ski mask when participating in outdoor sports or activities, as well as cover up on windy days. If these conditions aggravate your rosacea, limiting your… |
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| Rosacea Makeup Tips: |
| Rosacea, a chronic inflammation of the skin, is characterized by small, pus-filled bumps, visible small blood vessels and redness on the skin of the face, |
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| particularly the cheeks, chin, forehead and nose. Although rosacea has no cure, according to the Mayo Clinic, your dermatologist can prescribe medication and counsel you about lifestyle changes to help control the symptoms.Rosacea sufferers should take special care in purchasing and applying makeup to minimize symptoms and avoid worsening their condition. |
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Skin Preparation
Before applying makeup, cleanse and moisturize the skin with gentle products appropriate for your skin type. Rosacea-affected skin requires careful handling, since it is easily irritated. Avoid pulling or rubbing the skin with washcloths, towels or cleansing wipes. |
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Ingredients
Products containing acids, alcohol or other irritating ingredients can make rosacea worse. Even though a product may be advertised as reducing redness, it could actually aggravate your skin problems unless it is specifically… |
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