Approximately 2 million Canadians suffer from rosacea, a disease that affects the skin. Rosacea appears on the face, mostly where you blush. It can sometimes spread to other parts of the face, as well as to the scalp, neck, upper chest and behind the ears.

There are many factors that trigger rosacea flare-ups such as spicy foods, hot beverages, excessive exercise, wind, alcohol (especially red wine), anger/stress, and very hot or cold weather. Most of these factors can be avoided as a matter of choice, but there is one unavoidable trigger which is the sun.

Filtering UV-A and UV-B rays of the sun is an essential part of any effective rosacea treatment. Over 60% of rosacea patients experience unpleasant symptom flare-ups after sun exposure, which is why daily basic sunscreen protection is recommended along with highly effective topical metronidazole medications.

Topical metronidazole medications are commonly prescribed for long-term management of rosacea symptoms. Federal Government Regulations in Canada prohibit pharmaceutical manufacturers from providing prescription-product-related information directly to consumers.

Please consult your family physician or dermatologist for these prescription products.

What You Need to Know About Rosacea