According to theAmerican Academy of Dermatology, over 14 million people in the U.S. have rosacea.
Frustratingly, no cure for rosacea has been identified yet.
Other triggers that are common for rosacea sufferers are spicy food, exercise and cold weather.
Oh, and hot weather.Sigh.TheAADstresses that certain makeup and skincare products and practices can further exacerbate rosacea symptoms.
So would a chemical peel be advisable or not?
TheAmerican Academy of Dermatologyadvises sufferers to test products before going full steam incorporating them into your skincare routine.
But first, before dismissing a chemical peel as an option altogether because what if it could actually help?
let’s look at exactly what the treatment consists of and its benefits.
And, theCleveland Clinicnotes thatwhat the preparation doesis, well, injure the top layers of the skin.
Many people will use a chemical peel to treat fine lines and other signs of aging.
Peels aren’t prohibited for rosacea sufferers but are they advised?
Chemical peels are not one-size-fits all skin solutions.
According toHealthline, different strengths of chemical peels produce varying results.
A stronger peel would be done as an out-patient procedure at a doctor’s office and requires sedation.
Consider that treatment options for rosacea sufferers can be highly individual according to theMayo Clinic.
Other creams can help minimize the look of the flushing to the skin.
So, you’d want to steer clear of redwine, spicy fare and even caffeine.
Oral antibiotics can also help, as can, wait for it, dermabrasion and glycolic acid peels.
Medical aesthetician Spirithoula Koukoufikis confirmed to Yahoo!
(Remember, there’s no cure for rosacea).
Meanwhile, don’t think that this advice is your free pass to peel away.
The other main takeaway here is that a chemical peel alone is not going to make rosacea disappear.
Consult a professional to see if the treatment is right for you.
