Rosacea Fast Facts
We help you treat your rosacea from the outside, but there are some things you can do to help your body battle it when you have flares or help to alleviate symptoms all together. Here is a list of supplements and vitamins you can ingest to HELP BATTLE ROSACEA and the inflammation that comes with it. Many of these come in a daily multivitamin but you can also consume foods rich in them.
vitamin B-6
vitamin C
copper
magnesium
manganese
zinc
calcium (This is a BIG one. Helps stop flushing of the skin.)
vitamin B-1
vitamin B-12
folic acid
Food and drinks that can make rosacea WORSE:
alcohol
aged cheeses
canned, pickled, and fermented foods
smoked products, such as sausage, ham, bacon, or salami
legumes, such as chickpeas, soybeans, and lentils
vinegar
many prepared meals
yogurt
salty snack foods
sweets with preservatives
chocolate and cocoa
green tea
most citrus fruits
pineapple
canned fish, such as mackerel and tuna
peanuts
spinach
tomatoes
bananas
eggplant
strawberries
cherries
chili powder
cinnamon
cloves
Medications that can make rosacea worse:
airway medications, such as theophylline
heart medications
antibiotics
antidepressants
antipsychotics
diuretics
muscle relaxants
pain medications
gastrointestinal medicines
nausea and gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD
malaria drugs
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
indomethacin (Indocin)
diclofenac (Voltaren)
naproxen
Other things that can make rosacea worse:
alcohol
intestinal conditions or injuries that compromise the gut lining and affect digestion
liver conditions
vitamin B-6, vitamin C, copper, or zinc deficiencies
extreme or chronic stress
low oxygen states
injury or trauma
temperature extremes
