All alcohol types are fermented and cause facial flushing. But red wine and beer are most dangerous as they are not further distillated and trigger facial allergic redness in Rosacea sufferers. Alcohol pumps out water from the cells, leads to dehydration and causes blood vessels to dilate. It is also a good calorie resource, very rapid metabolized and the quick digestion triggers an increased blood flow.



To avoid flushing in rare conditions of alcohol consume, patients with Rosacea must only drink fresh beer without any conservants and light beer with lower content of carbohydrates. In case of wine consume, choose white wine only, as red wine is highly rich in carbohydrates, preservatives and causes the worst redness reaction. The best way to prevent flushing is till avoiding alcohol in all cases.

Patients with Rosacea should choose small amounts of whiskey, vodka or gin and water instead of sweetened mixes that stimulate the cardiovascular system. Gin is however less dangerous; all drinks should be mixed with water.

Cigarette smoking produces facial redness due to the oxygen consumption causing blood vessel dilatation. Smoking triggers the occurrence of teleangiectasie, high blood pressure and mineral deficiencies.

Hot baths and showers cause flushing due to vasodilatation. If you prefer warmer water to open pores, clean them up or simply for relaxation; do not forget to later lower the water temperature to trigger vasoconstriction.

Cold weather conditions cause vessel dilatation in Rosacea sufferers as they go into a warm environment from cold outer weather. In cold air the heart pumps more rapid to preserve the inner temperature and the extremities tend to cool off. When they get into a warm room facial area and extremities tend to flush as the heart is still in n alert mode. Rosacea patients are advised to wear facial masks in cold exposures and slowly change the temperature in the environment permitting the body to adapt its functions.

The facial redness caused by a food allergy debuts with a red nose, red cheeks or ears. This can act like warning signs for patients; they must immediately change their eating habits to reduce facial symptoms as well as gastrointestinal ones, headaches, sinusitis or fatigue. Carbohydrates, calories and sweets are especially guilty for causing facial redness. Other substances contained in food can also act harming in case of Rosacea: vinegar, fruit juice, tomatoes, spicy food, pepper, meat marinades, cheese, chocolate, yogurt, vanilla and many others. All this products cause facial flushing due to vasodilatation or because of allergic reactions. Stimulants like caffeine, teas and alcohol stimulate the nervous system leading to even worse redness reactions.