Lifestyle changes are an important part of rosacea management and involve the identification and avoidance of personal triggers. There are many lifestyle factors promoting blood vessel dilation and/or inflammation that may trigger a flare of rosacea symptoms.
Some of the most common triggers include heat (e.g., hot beverages and food, hot baths, sauna), alcohol, weather (e.g., sunlight, hot/cold weather, strong winds), dietary factors, emotional stress, heavy exercise, topical corticosteroids, and certain personal care products[1][2].
Importantly, triggers are often unique to the individual and it can be helpful to keep a symptom journal to identify personal triggers.[2]
References
- ^Zhu W, Hamblin MR, Wen XRole of the skin microbiota and intestinal microbiome in rosacea.Front Microbiol.(2023)
- ^Thiboutot D, Anderson R, Cook-Bolden F, Draelos Z, Gallo RL, Granstein RD, Kang S, Macsai M, Gold LS, Tan JStandard management options for rosacea: The 2019 update by the National Rosacea Society Expert Committee.J Am Acad Dermatol.(2020-Jun)