Acne Rosacea Skin Care - The 8 Worse Things You Can Do
Acne rosacea and acne vulgaris are not the same thing. Since vulgaris is the most common form of acne, many products in the market are aimed at treating it. Sadly, many rosacea sufferers think that these same products are applicable for treating rosacea. Most of them are not.
Acne vulgaris medication is usually too harsh, especially for moderate acne rosacea. So as not to make the condition any worse, it is crucial to have a gentle rosacea skin care regimen using cleansers and treatments that will not irritate already inflamed skin. One appropriate rosacea cure is topical niacinamide, which can reduce inflammation and redness while still being gentle on the skin.
Following are the worse things you can do if you are afflicted by acne rosacea.
1. Smoking. Since acne rosacea is primarily a problem of the blood vessels, smoking can do further damage since it has long been known have an abnormal effect on blood vessels. Even passive smoking can injure the blood vessels by turning them rigid.
2. Eating spicy food. This will often lead to flare-ups in acne rosacea sufferers.
3. Habitual drinking of alcohol or hot beverages. Acne rosacea is characterized by blood vessel dilation and such drinking such beverages regularly can make the condition worse. Furthermore, alcohol may adversely affect the adrenal gland creating permanent redness of the face.
4. Using cortisone treatment. Using cortisone medication on the face of the rosacea sufferer will only lead to more widening of already dilated blood vessels. Topical niacinamide, present in Acnessential (a 4% Niacinamide cream), is a more effective, gentler alternative. Since niacinamide is simply a form of Vitamin B6, it can be used over long periods without any side effects.
5. Going out into the sun without a sunscreen. This will exacerbate flushing. The best sunscreen for rosacea product will contain a physical blocker, such as titanium dioxide or zinc oxide.
6. Subjecting skin to prolonged sun exposure, extreme heat, or extreme cold. Sunscreen, even a good one, can only do so much; and a rosacea sufferer will probably experience some discomfort from constant sunscreen use. Avoiding temperature extremes can also help relieve the redness associated with acne rosacea.
7. Using certain cosmetic products, including hairsprays. Acne rosacea may also be characterized by an allergic reaction to certain chemicals used in make-up and hairspray. Sensitivity varies from person to person, so the rosacea sufferer should exercise caution in choosing cosmetic products. Often, the alcohol content in some soaps and sunscreens can irritate the sufferer's skin.
8. Rubbing, scratching, picking. Not only will these bad habits lead to more redness, bacteria present in the hands of the rosacea sufferer may be transferred to the face leading to irritation and, if it invades lesions, infection.
Richard Hargreaves is a former MR AUSTRALIA and publisher of Acne-Free-Info.com. On his website he provides a FREE 70 page Acne Blemish Treatments eBook and information on Acne Rosacea treatment and Acne Rosacea skin care.
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