Factors (triggers) that may cause a flare-up of rosacea
Factors (called triggers) that may cause a flare-up of rosacea include:
- Weather conditions, such as exposure to wind and hot or cold temperatures.
- Foods, such as drinks with alcohol, hot drinks, or spicy foods.
- Skin care products, such as lotions, creams, or soaps.
- Activities, such as exercise, hot baths, or situations that cause stress.
These triggers cause the blood vessels in the face to relax and open wider (dilate), producing a sudden increase in blood flow and causing the face to flush. Triggers for flushing affect people differently—a trigger that affects one person may not affect another in the same way.
| Author: | Douglas Dana Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS | Last Updated: September 11, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology | |
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