Even expert scientists have been stumped about rosacea for quite some time. The good news is that even though scientists are unsure about what causes rosacea, they have been able to figure out how you can lessen your symptoms and avoid further aggravation.

You didn't choose to have rosacea, but you can choose to better control it by informing yourself about possible triggers factors and taking care to avoid them.

First and foremost, its extremely important to know that over exposure to the sun is thought to be a major trigger for rosacea outbreaks, which would explain the fact that rosacea typically effects the face and neck zones. Confusingly, certain studies have suggested that UV ray exposure doesn't change rosacea patients' conditions. None the less, if you have realized that sun exposure leads to breakouts in your personal case, make sure to take protective measure like applying a quality sun block.

Climate's not my issue - what are other triggers?

Make a solid attempt to try and avoid extreme temperatures (hot or cold), excessive wind or sun, hot drinks, spicy foods, or any other edible or topical product that you have found causes flushing in your personal case. Take care to read and investigate about skin care for rosacea to avoid future breakouts.

Microbial Organisms are also thought to provoke facial rosacea symptoms. If doctors have discovered that mites of the Demodex species are living on your body, they may also have discovered what it leading to your rosacea problem. Make sure to talk with your doctor about how to avoid further breakouts and stop facial redness by ruling out the above factors that could be contributing to your rosacea condition.

Who would have guessed that your rosacea might be related to the consumption of certain vitamins, minerals and commonly used chemicals. Medical professionals insist that topical steroids, nasal steroids, amiodarone and over doses of vitamins B-6 and B-12 should be consumed with the uttermost caution. Again, reactions vary patient to patient, but each of the ingredients listed above has been found to cause flares up in certain people with rosacea.

Vasculature is another factor commonly associated with rosacea breakouts, characterized by the increased flow of blood vessels to the face. Redness and flushing related to rosacea outbreaks are attributed to the greater amount of red blood cell vessels that migrate to the facial area when vasculature occurs.

While scientists still don't know what causes rosacea, they are now able to properly treat it.