Rosacea and Central Heating

[Minesnotahighhorse]

Has anyone got any tips to avoid rosacea flare-ups triggered by central heating? I’ve got a good skincare routine (avene, la Roche posay, Skin & Me) that usually keeps my skin glowy and clear but as soon as the heating goes on at home -whoosh! My face lights up like a flaming red torch. I’ve tried leaving it off as much as possible but DH and the DC get chilly and it’s never even on too high.
Would love to know how other sufferers manage…

I think it's less heating and more dry air that's the issue with rosacea and central heating, isn't it? If you WFH it's probably worth trying a small humidifier at your desk and if that helps invest in a larger one. Water tanks/bowl on radiators might help too but maybe not enough?

It's different for everyone I think... I'm actually ok with heat. It's other things that trigger mine.

No idea what to suggest tbh! It's a difficult trigger to have if you live with other people, and it's cold outside!

I just flush red as it happens and don't give it a second though, but that did take some practice. I wish I didn't but trying to stop it was crazy - no alcohol, no coffee, no chocolate, no spicy food, and don't bend over to pick something up, don't sneeze, etc. We go red. It's what we do.

I'm not that bothered about what the redness looks like, it's more that I find it really uncomfortable.
A humidifier is a good shout, I'll see does that help!

I'd also recommend taking a fish oil supplement (or flaxseed oil if you're vegetarian/ vegan) to strengthen your skin's barrier from within, thus helping to keep moisture in. Eat good fats, eg nuts, seeds, oily fish and drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day. Turn the heating down, by even a degree and use humidifier.

I'm the same. ANY type of heat (the sun, hot water, hot drinks, central heating, spicy foods) affect my Rosacea, but with central heating, like you, I have it on because it's cold weather - I use a battery-operated, hand-held fan.

@Minesnotahighhorse did you ever find a solution? Because my face is burning as DH wanted the central heating on this evening - he's not feeling well so fair enough but my skin just can't take it. This happens every time the heating is on.