Though there is no cure for Rosacea, I hope the following lists, compiled from patient histories by Dr. Jonathan Wilkin and produced by the National Rosacea Society will make it easier for you to determine your own triggers and avoid them.
Foods:
Liver, Yogurt, Sour cream, Cheese (except cottage cheese), Chocolate, Vanilla, Soy sauce,
Yeast extract (bread is okay), Vinegar, Eggplant, Avocados, Spinach, Broad-leaf beans and pods (including: lima, navy or pea). Citrus fruits (including: tomatoes, bananas, red plums, raisins or figs), Spicy and thermally hot foods, and Foods high in histamine.
Beverages:
Alcohol (especially: red wine, beer, bourbon, gin, vodka, or champagne), Hot drinks (including: hot cider, hot chocolate, coffee, or tea)
Emotional Influences:
Stress and Anxiety
Temperature-related:
Saunas, Hot baths, Simple overheating, and Excessively warm environments
Weather:
Sun, Strong winds, Cold, and Humidity
Drugs:
Vasodilators and Topical steroids
Medical Conditions:
Frequent flushing, Menopause, Chronic cough, and Caffeine withdrawal syndrome
Physical Exertion:
Exercise and “Lift and load” jobs
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