03/28/2022
Let’s talk rosacea. It’s a common, chronic skin condition that affects as many as one in twenty adults and can manifest as one of several subtypes. The cause isn’t completely clear, and like many chronic conditions likely has a number of factors at play. The symptoms usually affect the central part of the face and nose and include erythema (redness) that can be either temporary like flushing, or permanent. The redness can sometimes appear as what some call “spider veins” or telangiectasias as well. Some patients will also have burning or stinging sensations, plaques, pustules (bumps), dry skin, or even eyelid involvement. Some people report triggers like sun exposure, emotional stress, exercise, wind exposure, alcohol or spicy foods causing worsening symptoms.
As always, I would recommend you consult with your trusted healthcare professional if you have these symptoms as they may rarely indicate a more serious condition. Treatment may include topical and/or oral antibiotic medication to help treat secondary infections, especially during flare-ups. While “gold-standard” medial research is hard to conduct on things like skincare, medical professionals agree that gentle cleansers and moisturizers are crucial for keeping your skin healthy and minimizing symptoms and flares of rosacea. It's also important to avoid scrubbing or overly-abrasive products as this will make symptoms worse. I would suggest pairing our gentle cleanser with BioCream or BioSerum to address the redness and inflammation of rosacea while promoting healthy skin. If you need something with an SPF ingredient (always a good idea if you aren’t using something already) Journee may be a good option for daytime use paired with the BioSerum at night. (Photo from American Academy of Family Practice journal article. For more information, https://familydoctor.org/condition/rosacea/ is a good place to start)
