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| Rosacea
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| The National Rosacea
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| Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness, pimples, and red lines on the
nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. A rash over the cheeks, nose, forehead, and
chin often occurs. People sometimes call it "adult acne" because it can cause
pimple-like outbreaks. Rosacea can also cause burning and soreness in the eyes
and eyelids. Fair-skinned people between the ages of 30 and 60 are most likely
to develop rosacea. Women are more likely to have rosacea, but men usually have
more severe symptoms.
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 Factors
That May Trigger Rosacea Flare-Ups The following list was
compiled from patient histories by Dr. Jonathan Wilkin and produced by the
National Rosacea Society. You may control rosacea avoiding triggers that lead
to flare-ups.
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Foods
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Liver
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Yogurt
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Sour cream
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Cheese (except cottage cheese)
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Chocolate
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Vanilla
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Soy sauce
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Yeast extract (bread is ok)
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Vinegar
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Eggplant
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Avocados
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Spinach
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Broad-leaf beans and pods, including lima, navy or pea
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Citrus fruits, including tomatoes, bananas, red plums, raisins or figs
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Spicy and thermally hot foods
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Foods high in histamine
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Temperature-related
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Saunas
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Hot baths
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Simple overheating
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Excessively warm environments
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Weather
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Sun
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Strong winds
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Cold
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Humidity
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Drugs |
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Vasodilators
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Topical steroids
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Beverages
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Alcohol, especially red wine, beer, bourbon, gin, vodka or champagne
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Hot drinks, including hot cider, hot chocolate, coffee or tea
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Medical
conditions
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Frequent flushing
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Menopause
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Chronic cough
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Caffeine withdrawal syndrome
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Emotional influences
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| Physical exertion
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Exercise
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"Lift and load" jobs
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| Skin care products |
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Some cosmetics and hair sprays, especially those containing alcohol, witch
hazel or fragrances
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Hydro-alcoholic or acetone substances
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Any substance that causes redness or stinging
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Frequently Asked Questions to
the National Rosecia Society
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