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Food and Rosacea Flare Ups

Do you have Rosacea? Rosacea is a skin condition that causes excess inflammation in the capillaries.  It is commonly seen on the nose, on the cheeks, on the chin and on the center of the forehead as redness or a rash.  The capillaries, small blood vessels are very red and obvious. The skin can feel sensitive and hot. Foods that will cause a Rosacea Flare Up Certain foods can cause rosacea to flare up for everyone with rosacea . People with rosacea should avoid the following: spicy food alcohol (especially red wine)  hot beverages Foods that may cause a Rosacea Flare Up Some people find that certain foods cause a flare up for them but not everyone with Rosacea gets a flare up from them.  These foods are among the foods that people have reported as rosacea triggers.   cheese  soy sauce sour cream  yogurt  citrus fruits chocolate  vinegar  Foods that may help Improve Rosacea Some foods may actually help improve the appearance of rosacea. blackberrie