Identify Your Acne Rosacea Triggers

The cause of acne rosacea is unknown, so it is important to understand how "triggers" can affect your skin condition.  Every rosacea sufferer needs to identify their particular acne rosacea triggers in order to avoid factors that may lead to flareups of this skin condition.    These triggers are generally related to certain foods or environmental factors.      

Remember that this condition can last for quite a number of years in affected individuals.  Unlike many other forms of acne, acne rosacea can have direct links to food intake. It is speculated that certain chemicals in the body react with the chemicals extracted from the digested food. Therefore, it is advisable for patients to avoid those foods that can be linked to the onset of the acne condition.

The following are common acne rosacea triggers (incl. % of survey respondents showing sensitivity) :

 


Common Acne Rosacea Triggers

  • Sun Exposure (81%)
  • Emotional Stress (79%)
  • Hot Weather (75%)
  • Wind (57%)
  • Heavy Exercise (56%)
  • Alcohol Consumption (52%)
  • Hot Baths (51%)
  • Cold Weather (46%)
  • Spicy Foods (45%)
  • Humidity (44%)
  • Indoor Heat (41%)
  • Certain Skin Care Products (41%)
  • Heated Beverages (36%)
  • Certain Cosmetics (27%)
  • Medications (15%)
  • Medical Conditions (15%)
  • Certain Fruits (13%)
  • Marinated Meats (10%)
  • Certain Vegetables (9%)
  • Dairy Products (8%)
  • Other Factors (24%)


  

With very few effective rosacea treatment products on the market today, you might want to consider ZENMED's Rosacea System as your first line of defense in treating this skin disorder.  Using botanicals and natural ingredients to minimize skin irritation, this system will help soothe your sensitive skin and reduce the facial redness that is so common with rosacea.  

One of the best ways to start the process of identifying your personal acne rosacea triggers is to keep a diary of daily activities or events. Be astutely aware of any activity that took place just prior to a rosacea flare-up and enter it into your diary. After a few weeks, a pattern should start to emerge and the pieces of the puzzle should start to fall together for you. 

Furthermore, to prevent the spread or exacerbation of acne rosacea to other areas of the face, follow these helpful acne rosacea trigger tips: 

  • Avoid hot drinks, spicy foods, caffeine intake and alcoholic beverages.
  • Avoid direct sunlight - effective sun protection must be practiced by using non-oil sunscreens with adequate SPF properties.
  • Avoid touching the affected area - rigorous scrubbing and rubbing must be avoided to diminish the possibility of spreading the infection to other parts of the face.
  • Exercise smart - physical exercise should be performed in an airy and cool location using loose fitting workout clothes.
  • Avoid facial products and cosmetics - try the natural look. If makeup cannot be avoided, then refrain from using any oil-based or alcohol-based products, as they will certainly irritate the acne rosacea.  Seek out acne rosacea skin care products made from natural ingredients at  upscale cosmetics stores online or near your home.

As you can see, identifying your acne rosacea triggers is critical to controlling its symptoms.  The sooner you start the process to identify the food and environmental factors affecting your rosacea, the sooner you can start experiencing relief from this skin disorder.