Rosacea – What Is It?
October 23, 2009 by Jo · Leave a Comment
Rosacea is a common skin disorder that causes redness in the face as the blood vessels in the face contract and expand. It often comes and goes but can last for a few days. Tiny red veins may form a spider web on the cheeks, nose and forehead.
No one knows the cause of rosacea but it is more common in people with fair skins and tends to run in families.
Rosacea is not caused by drinking alcohol as once thought, although alcohol can make flare ups worse. Rosacea does have triggers amd part of managing rosacea is to determine those triggers so they can be avoided.
Sunscreen is a must and skin care products should be free from perfumes and colour and irritating ingredients that could cause a flare up.