Rosacea is a common, chronic disorder of the facial skin that’s often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. Although the potentially serious disorder affects an estimated 16 million Americans, experts say many don’t know it. Here, from the National Rosacea Society (NRS), is what you need to know about the condition: Rosacea typically begins at any… Continue reading Understanding Rosacea
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Reclaiming Your Nose from the Damage of “Rhinophyma”
Princess Diana’s gossamer beauty – recreated in Netflix’s “The Crown” – could not seem further from the wisecracking Depression-era actor W.C. Fields. But they shared a common trait. Both suffered from rosacea, with the bulbous-nosed Fields exhibiting the severe form of the disease known as “rhinophyma”. According to the not-for-profit National Rosacea Society, about… Continue reading Reclaiming Your Nose from the Damage of “Rhinophyma”
COVID-19: Preventing Face-Mask Skin Problems
Masks play a vital role in reducing the spread of the coronavirus. But according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), masks can also be hard on your skin, causing problems that range from acne and peeling skin to rashes and itchiness. To help prevent skin problems from developing under your mask, board-certified dermatologists suggest… Continue reading COVID-19: Preventing Face-Mask Skin Problems
How to Battle Rosacea Flare-Ups
Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness to form across the nose and cheeks. According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), a number of factors — including sunlight, stress, and many foods and beverages — can play a role in worsening rosacea symptoms. In addition to seeing a dermatologist for… Continue reading How to Battle Rosacea Flare-Ups
More Caffeine from Coffee Associated with Decreased Rosacea Risk
One more reason to drink coffee! Consuming caffeine from coffee – but not from other beverages and foods (tea, soda and chocolate) – was associated with less risk of rosacea, a common chronic inflammatory skin disease where the skin appears red and flushed. This 2018 observational study included more than 82,000 women in the Nurses’ Health… Continue reading More Caffeine from Coffee Associated with Decreased Rosacea Risk
When It Comes to Skin Health, Does Diet Make A Difference?
They say you are what you eat, but it’s not quite that simple when it comes to healthy skin. “People looking to improve their skin health may think that changing their diet is the answer, but a dermatologist will tell you that’s not necessarily the case,” said board-certified dermatologist Rajani Katta, MD, FAAD, a clinical… Continue reading When It Comes to Skin Health, Does Diet Make A Difference?
What You Need to Know about Rosacea
Facial redness that doesn’t go away? Inexplicable bumps and pimples? Irritated eyes? All are signs of rosacea, a potentially serious disorder that can now be diagnosed with more precision than ever before. April has been designated as Rosacea Awareness Month to educate the public on this often life-disruptive condition now affecting more than 16 million… Continue reading What You Need to Know about Rosacea
Your Gut May Be to Blame for Your Skin Disorder
Skin conditions in women over 40 such as rosacea and dry skin are typically considered to be dermatological issues, but they may be a reflection of something that’s wrong inside the body. Rosacea is More than Just a Skin Problem You may have heard people refer to rosacea as “adult acne,” but it’s so much… Continue reading Your Gut May Be to Blame for Your Skin Disorder
What You Need to Know About Rosacea
Here, experts from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) tell you what you need to know about the skin condition of rosacea and how to treat it. Rosacea, a common skin disease, usually begins with a tendency to blush more easily than other people. It often begins with a tendency to blush or flush more… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Rosacea
Stress and Your Skin
If you’ve ever had a pimple form just before an important event, you might wonder if stress was the cause. But while many people make the same connection, experts from the American Academy of Dermatologists (AAD) say that proving the relationship between stress and inflammatory conditions such as acne, psoriasis and rosacea can be hard.… Continue reading Stress and Your Skin
How to Win the Winter Skin Battle
Even though the first flakes haven’t (officially) fallen, it’s not too soon to start thinking about your winter skin. For many people, it’s a time when skin dries out and becomes flaky, dull and even itchy. But it doesn’t have to be that way. “There’s no reason to have dull dry-looking skin in those holiday… Continue reading How to Win the Winter Skin Battle