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Rosacea Triggers
Yard
Work and Housecleaning: Tips to Make Them Bearable
It is possible to keep your yard and home tidy and flare-ups at bay
with these tips:
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Avoid yard work and housecleaning
when it is hot and humid. If you must work in these conditions, do
so in the early morning or late evening when it is cooler.
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Follow the sun protection strategies
listed above, which include avoiding the sun, using sunscreen and
wearing sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB protection.
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Pace yourself when working so that
you do not overheat.
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If you find yourself overheating, be
prepared to use one or more of the cool-down strategies listed on
this page.
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Rosacea
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Dissolve ice cubes in
your mouth.
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Drink cold water or a
sports drink.
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Keep a spray bottle of
cool water close by and mist yourself as needed.
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Drape an ice pack or cold
towel around your neck.
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Dab your face and neck
with a cool cloth.
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Carry a portable,
battery-operated fan and extra batteries so you can
cool down anywhere.
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Wear sweatbands soaked in
ice water.
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Take a cool shower.
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