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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Q It seems lots of things can cause a flare-up, including exercise and a variety of foods. Does avoiding triggers mean rosacea sufferers can't maintain a healthy lifestyle?
AResponse from Dr. John Wolf, chairman of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine:
Avoiding individual rosacea triggers should not compromise a healthy lifestyle.
Although strenuous exercise can trigger a rosacea flare-up in some people, many rosacea patients have found ways to modify their workout routines to avoid this problem. Try working out more frequently but for shorter intervals to minimize flushing. Keep cool indoors by running a fan or opening a window. If outside, work out in the early morning or late evening when weather is cooler. You can also help prevent flushing by keeping a damp towel on your neck, misting your face with a spray bottle, drinking cold fluids or sucking on ice chips.
Although certain foods may cause a flare-up in some individuals, not every potential trigger affects every rosacea patient. An easy way to learn what may affect your individual case is by keeping a rosacea diary. A diary booklet is available free of charge from the National Rosacea Society.
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