Is sun exposure bad for my rosacea?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)

Rosacea is photoaggravated, meaning it can be made worse and more noticeable with long term sun exposure. For some people, avoiding sun exposure has shown a decrease in the recurrence of facial blotching.

Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing to safeguard your skin from the sun's harmful rays.

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Rosacea

This chronic skin condition causes swelling of the blood vessels beneath the facial skin, causing redness, spider-like blood vessels or acne-like blemishes. Fair-skinned people, people between ages 30 and 50, and women are more prone to developing rosacea, which is physically harmless but often embarrassing. Other symptoms include a tendency to blush easily, bloodshot or watery eyes, and a red, bulbous nose. Although there is no cure, oral or topical antibiotics can control flare-ups. So can wearing sunscreen daily, reducing stress and limiting your intake of hot beverages, alcohol and spicy foods.

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