Health Tip: Reducing Rosacea

Here are factors that can increase redness

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(HealthDay News)- Rosacea is a skin condition that causes redness in the skin, primarily on the face. Rosacea cannot be cured, but some redness can be controlled with various treatments.

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Here are some factors that can increase redness caused by rosacea, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:

• Exposure to sunlight
• Drinking very hot drinks or alcohol
• Eating spicy foods
• Exercising heavily
• Stress
• Exposure to very hot or very cold weather

-- Diana Kohnle