TL;DR While there is no “cure” for rosacea, a targeted diet can significantly reduce flare-ups and calm inflammation. The most common trigger foods reported by patients include alcohol (especially red wine), spicy foods (containing capsaicin), and hot drinks. Conversely, an anti-inflammatory diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids (found in oily fish and flaxseed) and fibre-rich prebiotic […]
TL;DR Rosacea has no single cause, but flare-ups are almost always triggered by specific, identifiable factors. In a survey of over 1,000 rosacea patients, sun exposure was the number one trigger (81%), followed by emotional stress (79%), hot weather (75%), wind (57%), exercise (56%), and alcohol (52%). Other significant triggers include hot drinks, spicy food, certain […]
TL;DR Soolantra is a once-daily prescription cream containing 1% ivermectin, licensed in the UK since 2015 for the treatment of inflammatory (papulopustular) rosacea in adults. It works through two mechanisms: reducing skin inflammation and killing Demodex folliculorum mites that contribute to rosacea flares. In the largest head-to-head clinical trial, Soolantra produced an 84.9% success rate compared […]
