Flushing

By staff February 18th, 2015

Parties, dinners and other social events should be fun and enjoyable. However, warm, crowded indoor spaces are a common...

Rosacea is contagious

False: You can’t catch rosacea – it is not a contagious condition.
Rosacea is caused by heavy drinking…

False: Research shows rosacea is not caused by heavy drinking, although alcohol triggers rosacea and may worsen the condition over time. The causes of rosacea are not known. Studies show it is an inflammatory condition that has genetic roots for many.
There’s nothing I can do about my red face and pimples

False: There are new and existing medical treatments to reduce the facial redness, red bumps and pimples of rosacea. You can help too by avoiding triggers that make you flush and practicing good skincare.