The Pre-Rosacea Condition

Dermatologists now recognize an early prelude to rosacea called pre-rosacea. Pre-rosacea is the earliest noticeable stage of rosacea. Signs of this early stage of rosacea include frequent episodes of flushing or redness of the face and/or neck that come and go. These episode are often triggered by exposure to the sun, emotional stress, alcohol, spicy foods, exercise, cold wind, hot foods and beverages, and hot baths. Again, each person is different and what might affect one person's rosacea might not bother the next person with rosacea.

Management of Rosacea

The skin of patients with rosacea is extremely sensitive to various dietary, environmental, and topical factors that initiate the symptoms of facial redness characteristic of rosacea. This sensitivity is probably due to a skin barrier dysfunction which results in the rosacea symptoms. Overall management of rosacea involves the avoidance of dietary and environmental triggers, along with the use of treatments. The appropriate selection of over-the-counter and prescription skin care products is equally important.