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Common Triggers – Identify Yours
While no lifestyle modification is foolproof, the following tips may help you prevent or minimize flare-ups:
- Identify your rosacea triggers (Consider using a diary to track your symptoms)
- Protect your skin from the sun. Use sunscreen every day that you're outside, even when it's overcast. Choose a sunscreen rated SPF 30 or higher, and make sure it blocks ultraviolet light (UVA and UVB).
- Protect your eyes. Wear sunglasses that protect your eyes from UV rays.
- Moisturize your skin during cold and windy weather.
- Control indoor temperatures. Keep the environment indoors comfortable but not too warm in the winter, as indoor heat can trigger your symptoms.
- Avoid consuming foods that make you flush. Spicy food is often cited as the cause of rosacea flare-ups.
- Avoid or reduce consumption of alcoholic beverages
- Avoid or stop smoking
- Avoid heated drinks like coffee, hot chocolate, cider, and tea pose another risk for rosacea sufferers. Consider cool alternatives such as iced tea.
- Wear loose and comfortable clothing.
- Be gentle when washing your face or applying skin care products.
- Make modifications to your exercise regimen. Try taking a break every 15 minutes to allow your body to cool down, exercise during cool parts of the day, avoid running on pavement, and drink cool fluids during exercise.
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