Rosacea is a skin condition that causes the skin to appear red and blood vessels to show through the skin. It most commonly affects the face but can also occur on the neck and chest. In addition to redness, some people experience other symptoms, including bumps that look like pimples or a swollen nose. The condition is chronic, but the symptoms may come and go. Coping with rosacea flare ups can be difficult, but there are some treatments and lifestyle changes that can help your aging relative to deal with the condition.

Rosacea Triggers

Rosacea flare ups may sometimes occur due to triggers. Some common rosacea triggers are:

• Being out in the sun.
• Wind.
• Stress.
• Weather extremes, both hot and cold.
• Drinking alcohol.
• Hot beverages.
• Some medications.
• Certain foods.
• Hot baths or showers.

Not all people have the same triggers. To figure out what triggers the senior’s rosacea symptoms, keep a journal that tracks what they eat, their activities, how they were feeling, and the weather. Home care providers can assist with this by tracking things that occur during the time they spend with the older adult.

Treating Rosacea

There’s no cure for rosacea, but there are treatments. Treating the condition is aimed at keeping the symptoms under control. The doctor will probably suggest a combination of specialized skin care and prescription medications. The types of medications will depend on the symptoms the senior is experiencing and how severe they are.

Some types of medications used for treating rosacea are:

• Medications for reducing redness.
• Antibiotics.
• Oral acne medications.

A home care provider can drive the older adult to medical appointments and to the pharmacy to pick up medications. In addition, the home care provider can remind the senior to take or use their medications.

Lifestyle Changes

In addition to following the treatment suggested by the doctor, making some changes to the older adult’s lifestyle can also help reduce rosacea symptoms.

Some lifestyle changes that may help are:

• Avoiding triggers.
• Using sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
• Wearing wide-brimmed hats to shield the face from the sun.
• Staying out of the midday sun.
• Wearing a scarf or mask when it is cold or windy.
• Avoiding touching or rubbing the face too much.
• Applying moisturizer.
• Using skin care products designed for sensitive skin.

Home care can help your older adult family member to implement lifestyle changes. A home care provider can assist them to apply sunscreen and moisturizer. They can also remind the senior to wear a hat or scarf.

Sources:  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rosacea/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353820

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Rosacea-Lifestyle-Changes.aspx

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rosacea/symptoms-causes/syc-20353815

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