{"id":29119,"date":"2020-06-08T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T08:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=29119"},"modified":"2020-06-04T16:57:37","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T16:57:37","slug":"treating-rosacea-in-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/skin-care\/metro-gel\/treating-rosacea-in-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Treating Rosacea in the Summer: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rosacea doesn’t have to end your summer plans.<\/em><\/p>\n

Being an adult was supposed to convey a lot of benefits, including the freedom from anxiety-inducing facial blemishes. But many adults, especially adult women, struggle with the skin problem rosacea. Read on to learn more about rosacea, including what it is and how it can be treated during the summer months.<\/p>\n

Rosacea Vs. Acne<\/h3>\n

First, rosacea is not acne. They’re two different conditions with different causes.<\/p>\n

Acne<\/em> is the result of infection or inflammation of the sebaceous glands in the skin. The sebaceous glands are responsible for secreting sebum onto the skin to lubricate hair follicles, and become overactive during our teenage years.<\/p>\n

Rosacea<\/em> causes redness on the skin of the face, and may be accompanied by more visible blood vessels and small red bumps that may fill with pus. Eyes may feel dry and swollen, eyelids may become inflamed, and the skin of the nose can even thicken over time. While antibiotic ointment can help control the symptoms, daily hygiene has no impact on rosacea.<\/p>\n

Rosacea is most common in women with lighter skin tones<\/a>, especially those with heavy exposure to the sun and with a history of smoking, but can affect anyone. A family history of rosacea also appears to be a factor. Rosacea is not dangerous and is not generally a symptom of a more serious illness.<\/p>\n

Causes of Rosacea<\/h3>\n

Rosacea can disappear for months, only to reappear with the cause and triggers of an attack unknown, making it frustrating for sufferers. Exposure to activities or chemicals that open up blood vessels appear to be possible triggers, including:<\/p>\n