| Recent studies proved that more and more | | | | The second step for rosacea sufferers in treating |
| persons want to know about the ways of | | | | their skin problems is medical treatment. This step |
| treating the skin. It was also proved that about | | | | cen not be skipped because it is the most |
| 50 % of the questioned persons admitted that | | | | important and step in managing rosacea. Patients |
| they use only water to take care of their skin. | | | | should follow exactly the prescribed treatments. |
| These patients refuse to use moistures and | | | | They should apply the prescribed medication in a |
| makeup because they believe these products will | | | | thin layer over the affected areas and allow it to |
| worsen the condition of their skin. As a conclusion | | | | dry before moisturizing. It is recommended the |
| we might say that these studies proved that | | | | usage of a sunscreen with a SPF of 15 or higher. |
| patients have wrong opinions when it comes to | | | | In most of the cases you should try several |
| the type of products to use on their face. | | | | sunscreens before finding a suitable one. |
| That is why we try to present a skin care | | | | Sunscreens should be applied to all exposed areas |
| regimen for rosacea sufferers. These persons | | | | when patients are outdoors, whether it is summer |
| have a highly sensitive skin and they are advised | | | | or winter. |
| to follow the next skin care regimen. | | | | The third step is moisturizing. It was proved that |
| The first step in the skin care regimen is the | | | | rosacea and other skin conditions can cause |
| cleaning of the face. This procedure can easily | | | | problems when the skin is dried. For restoring |
| remove dirt without upsetting the skin protective | | | | moisture without causing irritation it is |
| layers or the natural pH balance. Common soaps | | | | recommended to apply a long-lasting water-based |
| and cleansers are often harsh and lead to a dry | | | | moisturizer in a cream or lotion formulation. It is |
| and irritated skin. That is why for rosacea | | | | also recommended for the moisturizer to not |
| sufferers it is recommended to use a non-irritating | | | | contain fragrances or lanolin. |
| skin cleanser. These cleansers should be | | | | The last phase in this skin care regimen is |
| soap-free, oil-free and fragrance-free cleansers. A | | | | maintenance. This is done if rosacea sufferers |
| small amount of these cleansers should be applied | | | | apply this treatment once in the morning and |
| gently. Than the patients should rinse with plenty | | | | again right before bedtime. |
| of warm water and blot with a soft towel. | | | | |