Here's some tips for treating rosacea skin. Keeping your skin clear will take some dedication on your part. Following a regular cleansing and medication routine will make treatment easier and more successful.
Here are some simple steps to follow:
1) Cleanse gently with a very mild cleanser. Avoid products that contain alcohol or other irritants. Dermatologists often recommend Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, a gentle soapless product available at most drugstores.
2) Medicate according to your dermatologist’s instructions.
3) Moisturize with a good quality, “noncomedogenic” (meaning it won’t clog pores) moisturizer as needed. If your treatment includes a topical medication, you can usually apply the moisturizer after the medication has dried. The Cetaphil product line also includes a moisturizer that is specially designed for sensitive skin.
4) Protect with a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. Look for a noncomedogenic product that does not contain alcohol.
5) Makeup can help hide your rosacea. Oil-free foundations with yellow (not pink) undertones are recommended, as are special green-tone products specifically designed to be worn under foundation to disguise facial redness. Yellow-tone cover-ups are available from many brands.
6) Maintenance requires an understanding that rosacea can’t be cured. You will need to continue using your prescription and treatment plan even when your symptoms have cleared up. Without regular therapy, your symptoms may return and possibly get worse over time.
Once you have started to enjoy results, maintaining your course of treatment becomes easier and more successful.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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