How to control your symptoms?
It is important to note that rosacea cannot be cured, but you can follow a few steps to regulate your symptoms. Use only gentle cleansers and oil-free, water-based skin-care products to take care of your skin.
Doctors advise people with the condition to avoid products that contain:
- Exfoliating agents
- Alcohol
- Witch hazel
- Menthol
Studies show that products containing these ingredients may irritate your symptoms. Your doctor will work with you to create a treatment plan. In most cases, treatment plans usually include oral antibiotics and antibiotic cream.
You can keep a journal of the foods that you eat and the cosmetics you apply to your skin. You can report this journal to your healthcare provider for further diagnosis. Keeping a journal also helps you monitor the progression of your symptoms.
You can take these steps to manage symptoms of rosacea:
- Staying away from direct sunlight and wearing sunscreen
- Staying away from drinking alcohol
- Using lasers and light treatment to help with some severe cases of rosacea
- Microdermabrasion treatments to decrease thickening skin
- Using eye drugs and antibiotics [6] for ocular rosacea