Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Treating Rosacea

Rosacea sufferers have very specific needs as far as skin care. Some products while often prescribed or used for the treatment of rosacea, may in fact have ingredients which are irritating to rosacea skin. Some ingredients to avoid may include but are not limited to: retinol, vitamin A or vitamin C, alcohol, any type of acids, benzoyl peroxide. Many others however are quite effective and very user friendly.

For a comprehensive list of prescription treatments often prescribed to treat conditions of the skin please visit:
http://www.internationalrosaceafoundation.org/prescription.php4

For an equally comprehensive list of non-prescription treatments often used to treat conditions of the skin please visit:
http://www.internationalrosaceafoundation.org/nonprescription.php4