While rosacea is known primarily for its visible signs, such as persistent redness, the overwhelming majority of sufferers also experience unseen effects of the disease. In a recent NRS survey of 1,076 rosacea patients, 44.9% reported feeling discomfort frequently, 36.9% said only occasionally, while 15.3% said they experienced discomfort all the time. Less than 3% said they experienced no physical discomfort as a result of the condition.

While most welcome summer’s warmth and brightness, many rosacea patients have to think twice about going outside for fear of a flare-up. Sun exposure is the most commonly reported rosacea trigger, and sunscreen is the first solution that comes to mind for protection. We’ve covered the subject before, suggesting helpful sunscreens lacking common irritants like fragrances, alcohol or harsh chemicals. While we wholeheartedly recommend using sunscreen, it’s not the only protective solution. Here are a few more tips to keep summer flare-ups at a minimum.

Rosacea, steroid-induced rosacea and perioral dermatitis look very similar: all three conditions cause redness and bumps and pimples on the face. However, their underlying causes are different, as is their recommended treatment. A recent study explored the differences in the skin microbiome — the community of microorganisms present on the skin of every human — in each disease and discovered insights that may help to improve treatment.¹