How to calm ROSACEA itching

Some of the common signs and symptoms of Rosacea have been itching and there is no doubt that itching can be a serious irritant to anyone. While not many who have Rosacea also have itchy skin, some who have this disorder go through constant itching which aggravates the skin even more when you actually respond by scratching. Apart from feeling itchy, Rosacea itching also causes tingling, burning and flushing.

Thankfully, there are creams and treatments that are available to help reduce the itching and sooth the skin. But before you go into any pharmacy to do but a medication, consulting a dermatologist is the first thing to do as a dermatologist can help ascertain the cause as well as give you the right medication.

Causes of Rosacea itching:
The first reason to why your skin itches is because of dry skin and also from the use of harsh skin care products that cause the skin to dry. Folliculitis is another reason as it is the inflammation of the hair follicles.
Rosacea can cause facial skin to become excessively dry which promotes itching as well as burning sensations and stinging. Sometimes, the medication given by the dermatologist maybe the reason that causes dry skin as this is one of the side effects of topical treatments. If your skin reacts this way, tell your dermatologist so that he or she can recommend something different. Informing your doctor on your condition will help as itching and dry skin could be reasons for other skin conditions.

Doctors will also be able to recommend using moisturizer that can help alleviate this problem and does not clog your pores.

Itching and dry skin may also be caused by extreme temperatures so avoid the sun as much as possible or standing or sitting near a lit fireplace or stove. Hear can cause the skin to dry as with extreme low temperatures. If is also good to use an air humidifier that can help alleviate cracked and irritated skin.
Even while washing your face, use lukewarm water as hot water dries the skin. Instead of towel dry, let your skin air dry as applying moisturizers or topical treatments are easily absorbed after this.

Moisturizing topical antibiotics are usually prescribed by a dermatologist to treat inflammation and itching of the skin due to Rosacea. These topical antibiotics help prevent infections caused by bacteria. Topical moisturizing antibiotics should only be used on the skin and only as directed by your doctor.
Pramoxine lotion is another effective topical treatment used to relieve pain and itching as well as for moisturizing the face. This medication needs to be applied at 3 or 4 times daily. Flare ups have been effectively reduced when a patient begins pramoxine treatment and infections to the facial skin have also reduced.

Whether you have been bothered by the itch of rosacea for years or just recently noticed that your rosacea is beginning to itch, start your treatment by seeing a dermatologist who can help you in controlling the symptoms and keep check on your progress against the medications used. Appropriate and early treatment can calm the itch of rosacea.