Besides prescription medication what can reduce redness caused by rosacea?
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at
5:07 pm
I have rosacea and i am on meds…but i still have some redness and i am looking for something that might reduce it more..any suggestions?
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A high UV sun block helped my Rosacea, Ambre Solaire UV Sensitive Ultra 50+ SPF, the cream added a white tinge which toned it down a little, I even used it in the winter when my condition had flared up. Wear a wide brimmed hat in the summer and avoid direct sunlight on your face. Try to avoid stress. Tell your close friends about it, they should be supportive. It looks worse to you than to any one else so try not to dwell on it. Avoiding caffene and alchohol could help too but don’t cut yourself off. When you walk down the street take a look at others you’d be surprised just how many people have red cheeks or other parts of their faces too.
Mostly the meds help the pimples, not the red. Laser can help. There are some redness reducing moisturizers. Green tinted makeup can help.
When your face gets warm and red, your first instinct is the right one – cool it down. The easiest way is to soak a clean face washer in ice-cold water and lay it on the red areas for about 10 minutes. The cold tightens up blood vessels.
Avoid all stimulants (coffee or tea) and spicy food. Give up the spiciest of spicy foods, including hot sauces, and all types of hot chillies. After you eat these foods, your face not only feels as though it’s flushed – it is flushed. The fine arteries expand in reaction to the spicy food.
Treatment options such as oral antibiotics and topical creams are commonly prescribed to reduce inflammation and redness. Topical cortisone preparations for short-term use may also be prescribed as topical vitamin C therapy and cosmetic surgery.
Often the harsh chemicals and synthetic ingredients that are contained in today’s skincare products do more damage to your skin than you may realize. Herbal remedies, on the other hand have carefully selected natural ingredients to improve the appearance of the skin and prevent future break outs. Two well known herbs such as Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree Oil) and Lavender Essential Oil have wonderful healing powers attributed to their anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-septic actions.
Other herbs such as Arctium lappa and Bulbine frutescence have been used widely to treat skin conditions including acne, eczema, and psoriasis. In addition, Apparatus linearis (Rooibos) an indigenous shrub that hails from South Africa is known worldwide for its anti-oxidant and healing properties as well as its soothing and healing effect on the skin.
You may get detailed information on these rosacea remedies & tips over here http://www.healthherbsandnutrition.com/remedies/r/rosacea.htm