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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Q I have bronze skin, and where I live is always hot. Even though I always use sunscreen (SPF 50) on my face, redness still appears on my cheeks. What advice can you give me?
AResponse from Dr. Valerie Callender, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Howard University and founding member of the Skin of Color Society:
Although the redness usually found in rosacea is often masked by darker skin, other potential rosacea symptoms -- such as bumps, pimples, stinging and eye irritation -- are just as noticeable in patients of all skin types. Be sure to let your doctor know about your persistent redness, as well as any other symptoms you may be experiencing. He or she may need to adjust your skin care regimen and recommend medical therapy.
As hot weather is one of the most common factors that trigger rosacea flare-ups, you may need to make an extra effort to avoid the sun and heat or at least limit your exposure during midday as those two elements are often rosacea triggers. Other options when possible may be to drape a cool, damp towel around your neck and chew on ice chips if you feel yourself starting to flush. You can also lightly mist your face with a spray bottle filled with cold water. In addition to sunscreen, wearing a wide-brimmed hat outdoors also may be helpful.
To cover visible redness, you may want to consider using a green-toned, color-corrective moisturizer or makeup foundation. Sheer green or yellow foundation or pre-foundation creams can also help neutralize the appearance of redness and keep it from showing through.
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