3 Points About Rosacea Treatment

Have you noticed every so often someone who always seem to have a blushed, red appearance on their face? This could be a friend who has what’s called rosacea, a skin disorder characterized by what’s known as facial erythema, which is a fancy word for saying their face is red. Along with this comes bumps similar to acne and terrible inflammation of the skin, making it quite sensitive to heat. Rosacea is one of the most prominent skin problems people experience, yet most people have never heard of it unless a family member or friend has to deal with it.

In this article we will briefly address some common concerns and points related to rosacea treatment, including over the counter, prescription, and natural treatments. If you or a loved one has to deal with rosacea, this article will introduce you to the basics involved in coming up with a treatment plan.

1. Knowledge of personal rosacea triggers is essential.

Be sure to understand rosacea triggers and work this into your overall treatment plan. This means identifying certain foods, conditions, weather, etc. that cause an eruption in symptoms. For most people, this means things related to heat, such as hot tea or coffee, a hot shower, or spicy food, but it can also include such seemingly random triggers as yogurt, fruit, or even – ironically – rosacea medication! Learning to modify ones behavior in regards to triggers is a very important part of the puzzle when it comes to an effective treatment plan or lifestyle.

2. Use both prescription and over the counter treatments.

Ask your doctor what over the counter medications he or she has seen other patients successfully implement, and try them out for yourself. It could be that you have more success with non-prescription drugs than you might expect. At the very least, you could discover a good combination of the two that works better than either would alone. Ask you doctor about any risks in combining medicines and make sure you are being safe in doing so before proceeding.

3. Don’t forget about natural rosacea treatments too.

Natural treatments can directly help the inflammation of the skin. For example, many people have success rubbing fresh lavender leaves against their face for instant relief. Others believe the drinking green tea daily has health benefits that eventually cause a reduction in rosacea symptoms. Take a look into natural treatments, try some out, and see what you can do for yourself in this regard.

It is true that there is no single cure for rosacea. It takes a life long dance with various treatments to keep the worst symptoms at bay and the mild symptoms under control. Ask your doctor or dermatologist how to come up with a treatment plan and begin taking action today so you can feel better tomorrow.