What should you know about rosacea how to get rid of it?

Rosacea is a long-term tendency toward facial flushing, redness, sensitivity and sometimes acne-like bumps. The pattern varies: one person may mainly notice redness, while another has burning or [Pimples](/symptoms/pimples/). Treatment aims to control active symptoms and protect the skin rather than promise a once-and-done cure. Keeping a trigger diary can reveal links with heat, sunlight, spicy foods, alcohol, exercise, stress or skincare products.

A clinician may check whether another condition is contributing, particularly when the rash is scaly, sharply outlined or affects areas beyond the usual facial pattern. See [Rosacea](/conditions/rosacea/) for broader condition information.

Use a mild cleanser, lukewarm water, moisturiser and sun protection. Introduce products one at a time and stop products that sting persistently. Depending on the presentation, a dermatologist may consider [Azelaic Acid Treatment](/treatments/medical-dermatology/azelaic-acid-therapy/) for inflammatory lesions, or [IPL Photofacial](/treatments/laser-and-energy/ipl-photofacial/) or [Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment](/treatments/laser-and-energy/pulsed-dye-laser-treatment/) for visible vascular redness. Treatment choice depends on skin tone, symptoms, medicines and examination findings.

Seek a review if symptoms interfere with sleep, work, exercise or confidence, or if self-care does not control repeated flares. Prompt medical attention is needed for eye pain, light sensitivity, blurred vision, facial swelling, fever or rapidly changing skin.

Which rosacea features need treatment first? What should I use daily, and how will we judge whether a medicine or procedure is helping?