Summer weddings mean fun, family, great food and even better weather. They can also come with a whole buffet of common rosacea triggers. Here are some tips to help you have a worry-free event.

Treating yourself is a great step toward treating your rosacea. However, while spas, salons and cosmetics counters provide plenty of pampering and products to improve your appearance and mood, they come with caveats. Here are a few suggestions on how to avoid potential physical and mental stressors found in certain beauty regimens and environments.

Autumn brings plenty of pleasantness, like cool breezes, brightly colored leaves, and fun outdoor events and activities. But no season is risk-free for rosacea patients. Like summer, fall comes with its triggers. Remember these tips to ensure your autumn remains trouble-free!

Surveys have shown that emotional stress is one of the leading triggers for many rosacea patients. Daily life can be filled with tension and urgent pressures, and it’s important to find time to relax and recover. Here are some tips to help manage stress — or avoid it to begin with.

It’s no secret that seasonal changes in the weather affect rosacea sufferers. In a National Rosacea Society survey of 852 survey respondents, nearly 90% said their condition is affected by the change in seasons.1 While environmental factors such as sun exposure may be an issue year-round, each season brings its own challenges. Here are some tips to help you avoid flare-ups throughout the year.

Don’t forget these essentials when preparing for your next trip to the dermatologist. The more organized you are, the more productive the visit can be.

Timeline and description of symptoms. Bring a list of any signs or symptoms you’re experiencing and/or how your skin has changed since your last visit. Make note of when symptoms or changes started and what, if anything, makes them better or worse.

While our culture offers many opportunities for instant gratification, unfortunately the management of rosacea is not one of them. 

“Patients should give any new treatment at least 12 weeks to do its job,” said Dr. Julie Harper, president and owner of the Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham and a member of the NRS medical advisory board.

If you’re traveling this season, don’t forget to pack these rosacea essentials. If you’re flying, consider putting them in your carry-on rather than checked bags. Keeping up your skin care routine while avoiding stress and other triggers will help you to enjoy your time away and keep flare-ups at bay.

Your Prescriptions. Consistent use of medications is important to keep symptoms from flaring up, so make sure to pack them with your other daily use items.

Winter is coming, and it’s time to expect the unexpected. Whether you reside in the frozen north or the milder south, the coming of winter may pose difficulties for those with rosacea, both outdoors and indoors. Here are some steps to help prevent flare-ups as the cold weather begins to take hold:

Ocular rosacea signs and symptoms may include itching, burning and stinging; inflamed eyelids and styes; red or bloodshot eyes; a gritty feeling; and visible blood vessels on the eyelids or whites of the eyes. The meibomian glands, which secrete an oil that helps tears keep the eye moistened, may become clogged, causing tears to break down faster and leading to dry eye. As the condition worsens the cornea may become damaged, leading to loss of visual acuity.