Proper cosmetic management of patients with facial rosacea

Rosacea is one of the most severe chronic pathologies of the facial skin, which progresses and worsens over time, significantly reducing the quality of life of patients. Modern methods of rosacea therapy in combination with cosmetic support can quite effectively stop exacerbations and even significantly reduce the external manifestations of the disease – practically make them invisible. However, a new aggravation brings new suffering. Estet-portal.com offers some recommendations on how the correct cosmetic management of patients with facial rosacea can mitigate the aggravation or even prevent it.

What can serve as a provoking factor for exacerbation of rosacea on the face

Recent research data have shown that the development of rosacea is only half determined by the genetic predisposition of an individual. A number of external factors can trigger the development of inflammation and, accordingly, provoke an exacerbation of the disease. It is they that can be tried to be changed or eliminated in order to prevent exacerbation of rosacea on the face, but for this the patient must be well aware of these external factors.

Among the most significant factors in the development of rosacea are insolation, stress and nervous strain, overheating in the hot sun, the influence of strong winds, heavy physical exercises, hot baths.

The patient must and can know and control these factors of influence on the skin. Another factor to be aware of for a rosacea patient is – this is the effect on the exacerbation of the disease of foods in the daily diet. In order to prevent exacerbations of rosacea on the face, you will have to exclude from the menu:

• vegetables – almost all legumes, spinach, eggplant, tomatoes, sauerkraut;
• fruit – citrus fruits, bananas, avocados, plums, figs, grapes;
• dairy products – yoghurts, cheese, sour cream;
• drinks – almost any alcohol, especially red wine, hot strong coffee and tea, chocolate, cocoa;
• condiments – vanilla, soy sauce, any spices.

Especially, it should be emphasized that almost 50% of the exacerbation of rosacea on the face depends on alcohol, spicy, canned and hot food.

Medical factors that can exacerbate facial rosacea

Before prescribing cosmetic procedures for patients with facial rosacea, you should ask him in detail about the medications he takes, about his general well-being and chronic diseases. A separate detailed conversation should be the home remedies for skin care that the patient is used to using.

So, frequent hot flashes during menopause, severe cough in chronic bronchitis and even the presence of demodicosis can provoke exacerbations of rosacea.

Some drugs used to treat hypertension, kidney disease, cardiovascular problems, glaucoma drugs, topical steroids, nitrates and cyclosporins, as well as some nasal sprays, bodybuilding drugs, high doses have an effect on exacerbation of facial rosacea vitamins of group B.

Cosmetic products for the face and hair containing alcohol, witch hazel, perfumes can become the cause of aggravation of rosacea.

Any facial skincare product that causes a tingling sensation and irritates the skin should be excluded from home use.

Competent care of skin with rosacea: advice to the patient

In order to avoid exacerbations of rosacea on the face or to reduce the intensity of their manifestations by walking, the patient needs to be explained several very important skin care rules:

• Facial cleanser must be mild, non-alcoholic and non-abrasive;
• you should forget about brushes and washcloths for the face, about stone peels;
• after washing, do not wipe the face, but only lightly blot it with a towel, let it dry and apply a medicine or cosmetics after 5 minutes;
• you can not use waterproof cosmetics, because it will have to be washed off very intensively;
• be sure to use sunscreen cosmetics regardless of the season with a protection factor of at least 30 and preferably with physical filters;
• protect your face from wind and cold, avoid sudden changes in temperature;
• avoid sponges and sponges in favor of brushes, wash brushes regularly and reapply cosmetics to avoid bacterial infection.

Peelings, paraffin therapy, darsonvalization, vaporization and other procedures that contain aggressive substances or can cause skin irritation for other reasons are not recommended for patients with rosacea.