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Here is a "Top Ten List" of summer lifestyle modifications to help rosacea patients enjoy the season while controlling flare-ups:
1. Avoid the midday sun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2. Retreat often to air-conditioned environments when the temperatures are hot, and ventilate stuffy spaces with fans.
3. Wear sunscreen at all times to protect from sun exposure.
4. Try lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to avoid heat and a hat to protect from the sun.
5. Always drink plenty of fluids on hot days or add a sports drink to your diet.
6. Avoid becoming overheated, which can lead to flushing and flare-ups. Facial flushing can be reduced in many ways, for example, with ice chips that are held in the mouth, or by applying an ice-soaked compress to the face. In some instances simply drinking ice water can lower mouth temperatures - and in turn facial flushing.
7. Use an ice pack around your neck or sweat bands soaked in cold water around your wrists and head to keep down body temperature.
8. Exercise during the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler.
9. Umbrellas are not just for rain; try one to stay out of the sun at the beach and other locations.
10. Don't take a break from your rosacea treatment plan while you're on vacation; be sure to pack your medications and special skin-care products - and avoid all known tripwires.
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