03/01/2026
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that tends to come in flares (flare-ups) and calmer periods. It usually can’t be “cured forever,” but it can be well controlled so redness, burning, and bumps reduce significantly.
‼️Common signs:
* persistent facial redness or frequent flushing
* burning, stinging, tingling, sensitive skin
* small inflamed bumps/pimples (papules/pustules) that can look like acne, but it’s not the same
* visible small blood vessels (telangiectasia)
* sometimes eye symptoms: dryness, gritty feeling, red eyelids (ocular rosacea)
‼️What helps reduce rosacea ‼️
1) Identify and reduce your personal triggers.
Rosacea often has “on switches.” Common triggers include heat/overheating, sun exposure, alcohol, spicy food, hot drinks, and stress. A simple 2-week note/log can help you see patterns: what happened right before a flare.
2) Build a calming baseline skincare routine.
**Morning**
✔️gentle cleanser (no scrubs, brushes, harsh foaming)
✔️simple moisturizer (the fewer irritants, the better)
✔️daily sunscreen SPF 30+ (many people tolerate mineral sunscreens better)
**Evening**
✔️gentle cleanser
✔️moisturizer
✔️then your prescribed treatment (if you have one)
Avoid common irritants: alcohol-heavy toners, fragrance, harsh exfoliants/peels, and strong “stingy” actives.
3) Treatment depends on your main symptoms (usually chosen with dermatologist)
If you have bumps/inflammatory breakouts➡️topical options: azelaic acid, metronidazole, ivermectin.
If persistent redness is the main issue➡️prescription redness-reducing creams/gels that constrict vessels: brimonidine or oxymetazoline
If moderate to severe inflammatory rosacea➡️a doctor may prescribe an oral anti-inflammatory antibiotic
If visible vessels and long-standing redness➡️
in-clinic options like laser/light treatments can reduce visible vessels and redness.
4) When you should see a doctor sooner‼️
☑️eye symptoms (pain, light sensitivity, vision changes)
☑️rapid worsening, significant swelling, intense burning
☑️if you’re not sure it’s rosacea (other conditions can mimic it)