CAUSES

Rosacea sufferers want to know what could cause this condition. Although there are a few theories among medical experts, the exact cause of rosacea is uncertain. Some researchers attribute the condition to a combination of hereditary and environmental factors. Others have pointed to proteins and peptides in the skin–not bacteria–as contributors to this condition. Dermatologists generally believe that rosacea is an inflammatory condition.

MANAGE YOUR TRIGGERS
The exact cause of rosacea may be unknown, but certain environmental factors can trigger or worsen rosacea by increasing blood flow to the surface of the skin. Triggers can vary from person to person, but can include:

• Sun exposure, hot weather, strenuous exercise and indoor heat
• Stress
• Hot or alcoholic beverages and foods such as cheese, chocolate, yogurt, vinegar, beans, spicy foods and a host of other items:


• Citrus fruits, tomatoes, bananas, red plums, raisins, and figs
• Foods high in histamine such as cheeses; fermented foods and beverages such as wines, beer, vermouths, ciders and vinegars; some Asian foods; processed beef and pork; and canned fish products such as anchovies, tuna, herring, mackerel, and sardines
• Eggplant
• Avocados
• Spinach
• Broad-leaf beans and pods, including peas and lima and navy beans
• Sour cream
• Liver
• Vanilla
• Soy sauce
• Yeast extract (bread is OK)