Coming down with a cold or suffering through allergies this
spring may be bad enough. Making matters worse, these conditions
also cause rosacea flare-ups in many individuals, according to a
recent survey on rosacea and other medical conditions by the
National Rosacea Society. In the survey of 837 rosacea
sufferers, 32 percent of the respondents reported that their
rosacea flared up when they experienced allergic reactions.
Twenty-four percent said colds aggravated their condition, and
20 percent cited fever as a problem. Of the women who responded,
21 percent said menopause had triggered flare-ups. Other medical
conditions associated with flare-ups in various rosacea
sufferers included cough (12 percent), flu (11 percent), stress
(10 percent), migraine (8 percent) and caffeine withdrawal (4
percent). The survey confirmed what many physicians have already
found -- some underlying health conditions and temporary
ailments can stimulate a flushing response and trigger rosacea
flare-ups. In general, anything that