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Rosacea Triggers
Sun:
Protection Strategies that Work
A survey conducted by the National
Rosacea Society revealed that sun exposure was the number one
trigger among respondents, affecting 81% of respondents. Here are
sun-protection tips that can help you avoid sun-related flare-ups:
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Minimize your exposure to the sun
by avoiding direct sun exposure during the peak sunlight hours
of 10 am to 4 pm.
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Wear a wide-brimmed hat that
protects your face from the sun but does not overheat you.
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Use an umbrella, or parasol, to
shade yourself from the sun when you cannot avoid the sun.
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Apply a broad spectrum (protects
against UVA and UVB rays) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more, and apply
the sunscreen 30 minutes before going outdoors. Your
dermatologist can help you find a sunscreen that does not
irritate your skin.
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Reapply the sunscreen as needed
when outdoors, approximately every two hours or after being in water or
perspiring.
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Protect your eyes by wearing
sunglasses that shield eyes from both UVA and UVB rays.
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National
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Rosacea
Awareness Program |
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People with rosacea often
find that a sunscreen is well-tolerated when it offers
UVA and UVB protection and contains titanium dioxide or
zinc oxide. A sunscreen that contains silicone also can
help protect the skin and minimize stinging and redness.
On the list of ingredients, silicone may be called
dimethicone or cyclomethicone. |
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