Is It Bad To Blush Repeatedly When The Seasons Change Or When You Eat Hot Pot? Beware Of Rosacea And Non-allergy

I don’t know if you have ever encountered such an embarrassing situation, that is, once you eat hot pot, as long as you touch spicy food, your cheeks will turn red in an instant, and the heat will be very uncomfortable, and it will take a long time to subside.

I have replaced various skin care products with anti-allergic effects, and have banned seafood and chili peppers. However, my face has become reddish over and over again, and there is no sign of improvement at all.

In the outpatient clinic, I have met a large number of patients who declare as soon as they enter the clinic: "Doctor, my skin is allergic again, and no matter how I treat it, it is ineffective." However, after careful examination, many people are not allergic at all, but suffer from rosacea.

This disease is usually collectively referred to as "rosacea". Among our domestic population, the probability of suffering from it is probably in the range of 3.4% to 3.48%, which is quite common.

In the hot summer, there are so many people coming for medical treatment, but a large number of people have gone through a tortuous road, treating it as ordinary sensitive skin, or treating it as an allergy, and ultimately missed the best opportunity for intervention.

Why blushing is always mistaken for allergies

In the early stages of rosacea, the most typical characteristic is flushing on the face, especially in the central parts of the face such as the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin.

When sensitive skin encounters irritation, the redness is usually relatively short-lived and can subside quickly after leaving the environment or applying a cold compress.

However, rosacea is different. When you eat a hot pot meal, when you are in an emotional state, or even when you walk from an air-conditioned room to the strong sun, the redness on your face will increase in an instant, and after cooling down and resting, the erythema will still persist without fading, and the fading rate is extremely slow.

Many people's cheeks and both sides of the nose will gradually show clear and obvious red blood streaks. In the medical field, this is called telangiectasia.

What makes it even more troublesome is that small red papules sometimes pop up suddenly, and there are also pustules. It is extremely easy to mistake it for acne and squeeze it, and the consequences will become worse the more you squeeze it.

Three tips to teach you how to quickly distinguish between the two

The first step is to see how long the erythema lasts.

For redness caused by ordinary sensitivity, if you spray some soothing spray and avoid the source of irritation, it will basically fade away in ten or twenty minutes.

However, the redness of rosacea, especially the kind of redness caused after being exposed to the sun, drinking hot drinks, eating spicy food, or after being emotional, can last for an hour or two, or even last for most of a day without fading.

The second step is to observe whether there are any small rashes.

Sensitive skin on the face is mainly characterized by dryness, tightness and stinging, and acne is rare; however, in addition to facial redness, rosacea is often accompanied by red papules or small pustules, which is an extremely critical point in distinguishing the two.

The third tip is to pay attention to your skin type.

Sensitive skin is more common in dry skin, and the tight feeling after washing the face is particularly strong. However, for people with rosacea, many people have oily skin or mixed oily skin. The T-zone on the face is very oily, and the pores look relatively large.

These everyday foods are most likely to cause trouble

Since it is called Diet taboos for rosacea , then we have to talk seriously about eating.

Many people don't know, temperature That in itself is a big inducement.

Hot soup that just came out of the pot, sizzling hot pot, steaming tea, and such hot foods will directly stimulate the blood vessels in the face to expand, thereby causing flushing.

Therefore, it is recommended that you let it dry for a while before eating, and don't rush to "eat it while it's hot".

The next thing to talk about is spicy foods, such as peppers, peppercorns, garlic, and mustard. The irritating ingredients contained in them will activate the nerve receptors on the skin, causing the blush to appear quickly and intensely.

There is also alcohol, whether it is red wine, white wine, or beer, which will cause blood vessels to relax and dilate, thereby aggravating symptoms.

Some dishes contain large amounts of spices such as cinnamon and cloves, which also require your attention. Or some hot drinks also contain large amounts of spices such as cinnamon and cloves, which also require you to pay more attention to.

Remember the word “simplification” in daily care

The skin barrier of people suffering from rosacea is relatively fragile to begin with, so it is necessary to perform subtractive operations when it comes to skin care.

You should choose a mild amino acid cleanser. The water temperature should be controlled so that it neither feels cold nor hot when you touch it with your fingers. You must never use hot and cold water to wash your face alternately, because that will make redness more serious.

After washing your face, you should apply a repairing moisturizer as soon as possible, and its ingredients are relatively simple. For example, products containing ceramide and squalane are relatively friendly.

You know, sun protection is extremely important. However, because the skin is in a state of inflammation, many chemical sunscreens can actually cause a stinging sensation.

Therefore, the safest way is to use sun protection. When going out, use a parasol, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses to properly protect yourself.

Wait until the skin condition is more stable, then try a mild physical sunscreen under the guidance of a doctor.

When do you need to go to the hospital?

Although it is extremely difficult to completely recover from rosacea on its own, with regular intervention and scientific daily care, most individuals can control the symptoms quite well.

However, we need to remind you that if the facial redness lasts for a long time, even if you use various mild repair products, there is still no improvement; or if the eyes feel uncomfortable, showing dryness, congestion, photophobia, and a foreign body sensation; in addition, the skin on the tip of the nose and the wings of the nose gradually becomes thicker, and the pores become like orange peels. In the face of these situations, do not try to deal with it on your own, and go to a regular hospital for a dermatological examination as soon as possible.

The doctor will give you a treatment plan for topical ointments, oral medications, or laser treatments based on your type and severity.

Blushing repeatedly is really torturous. Not only is it uncomfortable, it also affects your mood and self-confidence.

But remember, don’t treat it simply as an allergy.

Do not easily touch food that is too hot, as well as spicy food and alcoholic beverages. You must take simple skin care and take strict sun protection measures. You must seek professional doctor evaluation in time. Only by doing this is the correct solution that can truly free you from the trouble of "red cheeks".