Dr. Abdulaziz AlRashed — Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic & Laser

Advice for Rosacea Patients

Last reviewed 1 July 2026 — Dr. Abdulaziz AlRashed

A patient advice sheet — 7 practical points. Reviewed and updated by Dr. Abdulaziz AlRashed, July 2026.

Last reviewed: July 2026

The advice

Use sunscreen daily (SPF 30+), preferably mineral (zinc/titanium) formulas suited to sensitive skin — sun is the top trigger.
Skincare: gentle fragrance-free cleanser with lukewarm water; avoid scrubs, exfoliants and products containing alcohol or menthol.
Avoid triggers: spicy foods, hot drinks, hot baths and sauna, intense exercise, hot weather, and stress.
Triggers differ between patients — note what precedes your flushing to learn and avoid your personal triggers.
After exercise or heat exposure: cool down (AC, fan, a cold drink, cool compresses).
Never use cortisone creams on the face without a prescription — they worsen rosacea over time.
Effective treatments exist (creams, tablets, laser for redness and visible vessels) — stick to the plan; results take several weeks.

See also the full treatment page: Rosacea treatment — options, evidence and expected timelines.

My private clinic at Kuwait Hospital (Sabah Al-Salem) — direct assessment and a treatment plan built around your case.