ARE THERE CERTAIN FOODS I SHOULD AVOID?
- Everyone has different triggers that cause rosacea flare-ups,
but some have found it helpful to avoid:
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- spicy and thermally hot foods;
- foods high in histamines;
- liver, yogurt, sour cream, cheese (except cottage
cheese), chocolate, vanilla, soy sauce, yeast extract
(bread is okay), vinegar, eggplant, avocados, spinach,
broad-leaf beans and pods (including lima, navy, or pea),
citrus fruits, tomatoes, bananas, red plums, raisins,
figs.8
- Some have also found it helpful to avoid consuming certain
beverages, especially:
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- Alcohol, particularly red wine, beer, bourbon, gin,
vodka, or champagne;
- Hot drinks, including hot cider, hot chocolate, coffee,
or tea.8
- It can be helpful to keep a rosacea journal so that you can
track all of the things that trigger a flare-up.9
IS DRY, FLAKY SKIN TYPICAL WITH ROSACEA?
- About half of all rosacea sufferers appear to experience
dry skin. With treatment, this dryness often heals, and redness
and pustules disappear.9
- To combat dry, flaky skin, use a moisturizer each time
after you cleanse your skin and apply
medication.9
- You also may wish to check with your dermatologist to see
which medication works best for your skin type. Some dry skin
out while others can help to moisturize.9
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IS OILY SKIN COMMON WITH ROSACEA?
- There is no standard skin type for rosacea patients.
Many sufferers experience dry, flaky skin, while others may
have normal or oily skin.9
- The most important thing is to work with your
dermatologist to identify your skin type and then use
medication and skin-care products that are
suitable.9
CAN YOU GET ROSACEA ON OTHER PARTS OF YOUR
BODY?
- It is not a common, but some individuals
report symptoms that move to the ears, scalp, neck, and
chest9
