Talk to Dermatologist on Redness/ Inflammation

Avoid sun exposure as much as you can. Use cilix cream twice daily for 1 month at that area.

Dr. Samavia Ijaz - Dermatologist

MBBS, MSc (UK), PG Diploma (UK), Aesthetic Dermatology (UK) | Islamabad

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Use milder face wash ie non medicated ones. Slightly moisturize your face only on the affected area.

Dr. Huda Ashraf Bukhari - Dermatologist

MBBS, FCPS | Karachi

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Use a gentle face wash, a good gel based moisturiser, Rosakalm cream on the sensitive area and sun block for sun protection

Dr. Huda Ashraf Bukhari - Dermatologist

MBBS, FCPS | Karachi

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Use a gentle face wash, a good gel based moisturiser, Rosakalm cream on the sensitive area and sun block for sun protection

From your description, it looks like you have ROSACEA.

**WHAT IS ROSACEA?**

Rosacea is a disease that affects the skin of the face. Rosacea usually starts with redness on the cheeks. It can slowly worsen to include one or more symptoms and several parts of the face like cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. Symptoms may include blushing (reddening of the face), a blotchy red facial rash, or spots resembling acne. Unlike acne, however, rosacea usually first occurs in adults between the ages of 35 and 50. Eye symptoms such as redness, itching, and a gritty feeling are often associated with this condition. The rash of rosacea is not painful. Rosacea is not dangerous, but it can get worse if not properly treated.

**WHAT CAUSES ROSACEA?**

The cause of rosacea is not fully understood. Your genetics, immune system factors, and environmental factors may all play a part. Factors that trigger rosacea cause the blood vessels in the skin of the face to enlarge (dilate). The theory that rosacea is due to bacteria on the skin or in the gut has not been proven. However, antibiotics have proven helpful to treat rosacea. This is because of their anti-inflammatory effect. Rosacea is NOT CONTAGIOUS.

There are a variety of triggers that may make rosacea worse. These include
1. sun exposure,
2. alcohol,
3. exercise,
4. high and low temperatures,
5. hot drinks,
6. spicy foods and 
7. stress/social embarrassment. 

**CAN ROSACEA BE TREATED?**

Yes. Your dermatologist may prescribe a topical or oral antibiotic. Other skin creams or oral medications may also be helpful. In most cases, it will take several weeks to see results. Once symptoms have cleared, patients may need to continue taking medication. In advanced cases, a referral for skin laser surgery may be arranged.

**SELF CARE (WHAT CAN I DO?)**

1. Avoid anything that irritates your skin.
2. Protect your skin from the sun by using a sun block (with a sun protection factor of at least 50) on your face every day and needs re-applying frequently if outdoors.
3. Do not rub or scrub your face when cleansing as this can make rosacea worse.
4. Do not use perfumed soap as this can make rosacea worse.
5. Use a soap substitute (emollient) to cleanse your face.
6. Use an unperfumed moisturiser on a regular basis if your skin is dry or sensitive.
7. Consider the lifestyle factors that can worsen rosacea and avoid them; a written record of your flare-ups may help.
8. Some Cosmetics can often cover up rosacea effectively, (green tinted ones) and some rosacea patients may benefit from the use of skin camouflage. This may help hide excessive redness. A skin camouflage consultation can be discussed with your health care professional. or by contacting MICROSKIN team that create a pigment for you according to your skin (outlet in Karachi)
9. Unless they are specifically recommended to you by your dermatologist it may be best to avoid some treatments for acne, as they can irritate skin that is prone to rosacea.
10. Do not use topical preparations containing corticosteroids, unless specifically recommended by your dermatologist as these may make rosacea worse in the long run.
11. If your eyes are affected, do not ignore them - consult your dermatologist or an eye specialist doctor.
12. Some drugs can aggravate blushing, and your dermatologist may make appropriate changes to your medication.
13. Don't self medicate!
14. Follow-up with your dermatologist in case of flare ups.

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PS: USE ROSAKALM CREAM TWICE A DAY DAILY. It will help calm the redness.