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How Do I Know if I Have Rosacea?
Your doctor can easily diagnose rosacea from a physical examination of your skin. He or she may refer you to a dermatologist who can determine whether you have rosacea or just a severe case of acne.
How Can I Control My Symptoms?
Rosacea cannot be cured, but you can take steps to control your symptoms.
Make sure to take care of your skin using gentle cleansers and oil-free, water-based skin-care products. Avoid products that contain ingredients that may irritate your symptoms. These include alcohol, menthol, witch hazel, and exfoliating agents.
Stick with the treatment plan given to you by your doctor. This is usually a regimen of antibiotic creams and oral antibiotics.
Avoid your triggers. Keeping a journal to help you discover what triggers or makes your rosacea worse.
Other steps include:
avoiding direct sunlight and wearing sunscreen
avoiding drinking alcohol
trying lasers and light treatment to help with some severe cases of rosacea
trying dermabrasion to reduce thickening skin
taking eye medicines and antibiotics for ocular rosacea
Rosacea’s Effect on Quality of Life
Rosacea is a chronic skin disease that you will need to learn to manage. Some people who have rosacea suffer considerable emotional distress because of the appearance of their skin. A study by the National Rosacea Society revealed that 41 percent of people with rosacea avoided public contact and canceled social engagements (AAD).
In addition, the same survey found that close to 70 percent of people with rosacea said the condition lowered their confidence and self-esteem. Techniques to help individuals with rosacea cope with their condition include:
fully educating themselves about the disease
strictly following all of their doctor’s recommendations
maintaining a strong support system of family and friends
joining supports with other people who have the disease
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