Rosacea: Understanding Triggers and Treatment Options for Managing Flare-Ups

Your skin is a very important part of your overall physical appearance and attractiveness, so you will immediately notice any change in its color, texture, or new blemishes. One skin condition that dermatologists diagnose often is called rosacea. Learn if you are displaying the symptoms of rosacea and how they can be eased with treatment by Dr. Sonya Campbell Johnson at Dermatology Associates in Tipton, Batesville & Indianapolis, IN.

Rosacea Triggers

Naturally healthy skin is even-toned, clear, glowing, smooth, and free from scars or sun damage. Rosacea is a condition that causes the skin to become inflamed, appearing red, bumpy, and blistery in certain regions. Possible triggers for rosacea flare-ups include:

• Extreme weather conditions, such as heat from the sun and windy conditions.
• Dietary changes, such as eating heavily spiced food
• Immune system responses.
• High-stress circumstances.
• Applying a moisturizer or conditioner that causes an allergic reaction on the skin.

Rosacea Treatments

A topical skin or oral medication prescribed by your Tipton, Batesville & Indianapolis, IN dermatologist, is usually the initial treatment option for rosacea. You may also benefit from laser surgery treatments for the skin. Your dermatologist will also talk to you about your nutritional choices and behavioral changes that can help.

Preventing Flare-Ups

You may have an idea of why your rosacea flare-ups are occurring especially after talking to your doctor. If so, the best path to prevention is to actively avoid those triggers. Tips include:

• Stay out of the sun as much as possible and cover up when you do go outside.
• Avoid scratching and picking at the skin.
• Avoid overconsumption of alcohol and tobacco use.
• Talk to your dermatologist about the medications you're currently taking, which could be creating the reaction.

Allow a Dermatologist To Treat Your Rosacea

Though rosacea can be a distressing skin condition to manage as the exact triggers are sometimes unknown, a dermatologist who has experience with these cases can help. Call (317) 257-1484 today to schedule a visit with Dr. Sonya Campbell Johnson for rosacea treatment at Dermatology Associates in Tipton, Batesville & Indianapolis, IN.