Rosacea
In the summer months I typically see an increase in patients concerned with rosacea. We have recently started carrying a new line of skin care products by Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique: Avène and Glytone. Glytone has a wide range of products for a variety of skin types, whereas Avène is tailored for patients with sensitive skin and rosacea. If you are interested in learning more about the different treatment options and products we offer, please call the office.
On a related note, I recently found this article in the Summer 2009 issue of Rosacea Review and wanted to pass it along:
Summer can be a troublesome time for rosacea sufferers, as avoiding some of the most common rosacea triggers – the sun, hot weather and humidity – requires special attention. Follow these tips for a successful summer season.
Know your triggers. If you have identified the lifestyle and environmental factors that contribute to your flare-ups, you have a better change of controlling your condition.
Keep your cool. If you feel yourself begin to overheat, apply cool compresses to your face to calm the redness and burning, or mist your head and neck with a spray bottle of cool water. Flushing can sometimes be controlled be chewing on ice chips.
Exercise caution. Stay in a cool, air-conditioned environment on hot, humid days. If you have outdoor chores or activities, try to schedule them for early morning hours when the temperature is usually lower.
Use sunscreen. Sun exposure is the most frequently cited factor that aggravated rosacea. Stay in shaded areas, or wear a broad-brimmed hat. Be sure to use sunscreen daily with an SPF of 15 or higher.
Take your meds. Remember to use your medication as prescribed by your doctor. This can help maintain long-term remission of your signs and symptoms.
On a related note, I recently found this article in the Summer 2009 issue of Rosacea Review and wanted to pass it along:
Summer can be a troublesome time for rosacea sufferers, as avoiding some of the most common rosacea triggers – the sun, hot weather and humidity – requires special attention. Follow these tips for a successful summer season.
Know your triggers. If you have identified the lifestyle and environmental factors that contribute to your flare-ups, you have a better change of controlling your condition.
Keep your cool. If you feel yourself begin to overheat, apply cool compresses to your face to calm the redness and burning, or mist your head and neck with a spray bottle of cool water. Flushing can sometimes be controlled be chewing on ice chips.
Exercise caution. Stay in a cool, air-conditioned environment on hot, humid days. If you have outdoor chores or activities, try to schedule them for early morning hours when the temperature is usually lower.
Use sunscreen. Sun exposure is the most frequently cited factor that aggravated rosacea. Stay in shaded areas, or wear a broad-brimmed hat. Be sure to use sunscreen daily with an SPF of 15 or higher.
Take your meds. Remember to use your medication as prescribed by your doctor. This can help maintain long-term remission of your signs and symptoms.
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