Redness in the Summertime

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Redness in theSummertime

• Rosacea

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Rosacea causes many symptoms such as

• Small acne-like bumps on the nose, cheeks, and
  forehead
• Red, bulbous nose
• Visible blood vessels on the nose and cheeks
• Burning eyes
• Blushing or flushing easily
• REDNESS

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What causes the red skin of rosacea?

1. Core body temperature increases
2. Body tries to cool the brain by rerouting the
   flow of warm blood to the face
3. Blood vessels enlarge, especially in the center
   of the face

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Some things trigger bouts of rosacea any time of
year

• Hot or spicy foods
• Alcohol
• Stress
• Medications
• Hot baths or saunas
• Sunlight
• Heat
• Physical exertion

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Someone with rosacea can suffer redness and other
symptoms during

• Autumn
• Winter
• Spring

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But SUMMER seems to bring out the REDNESS in
people with rosacea
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Summertime triggers include

• Sunlight
• Heat
• Increased physical activity

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Wind and humidity can also cause REDNESS

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Specific types of summertime fun can cause
redness, including

• Running
• Jogging
• Walking
• Bicycling
• Swimming
• Tennis

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Tips to prevent redness from rosacea in the summer

• Use rosacea skincare products
• Stay hydrated
• Mist with a spray bottle
• Stay indoors from 10 AM until 2 PM