5 Ways to Defeat Winter Rosacea (According To A Dermatologist)

While winter definitely has its joyous moments, it can also be cause for concern for those who struggle with rosacea as the cold and dry conditions can trigger flare-ups. According to a survey by The National Rosacea Society, wind and cold weather are among the top 10 most common triggers for rosacea patients with 57% listing wind as a top trigger and 46% listing cold weather as a top trigger. Dealing with rosacea during the colder season can be very difficult, especially when redness and flushing can cause you to feel self-conscious. Don’t let rosacea stop you from enjoying yourself, get advice from our Board-certified dermatologists at Musely on how to manage your rosacea during the winter months. According to our dermatologists, here are the top 5 ways to defeat winter rosacea:

5. Bundle up:

During the colder months, do what you can to keep your face covered to prevent any facial irritation and dilated blood vessels caused by wind and dry air. The best way to avoid dryness from the cold weather is to wear clothing that keeps you nice and bundled up!

4. Use a humidifier:

Since dryness in the air can also result from inside your home. Using a humidifier can help add moisture to the air in your house and prevent your skin from drying out during the winter. Don’t let your own home be the cause of your rosacea triggers!

3. Wear sunscreen:

Musely Medical Director and Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Ravi Ubriani recommends implementing topical treatments to your skincare routine to help manage rosacea triggers during the winter. For this first recommendation, he asked us to inform everyone that sunscreen is not just for warmer seasons. Wearing sunscreen is also very beneficial during the winter to take care of your skin and prevent any sun damage. Add The Day Cream to your daily routine to protect your skin year-round.

2. Moisturize:

The next recommendation from Dr. Ubriani is to make sure you are moisturizing your skin, especially during the winter as this will help prevent dryness, flakiness, and irritation.

1. Try The Red Set

The number one tip recommended by our board of dermatologists to help manage rosacea flare-ups is Musely’s prescription rosacea treatment; The Red Set. The Red Set comes with The Rosacea Mask, a gentle cleansing mask and topical antibiotic, and The Rosacea Cream, a topical cream, designed to soothe the skin and reduce rosacea symptoms such as redness, flushing, and raised bumps. It’s the perfect solution for treating rosacea year-round!

Here is what to expect with The Red Set.

Around 16 million Americans struggle with increased rosacea symptoms during the winter time and an estimated 415 million people are said to struggle with rosacea worldwide. If you struggle with rosacea, then you definitely understand the frustration of managing your flare-ups. Click here to learn how to manage other common rosacea triggers all year round with tips from our dermatologists.