Skin cancer is not the only
danger from the sun’s rays

SUN exposure not only
increases the risk for skin
cancer, it may also trigger a
rosacea flare-up.

If you've been dreaming
about sitting in the sun sipping
an ice cold slush or margarita,
watch out for that sunburned,
healthy glow. It might actually
be the initial signs of rosacea, 4
telatively unknown skin condi-
tion which affects as many as
one in 20 Canadians.

Rosacea, often mistaken for
adult acne, is a chronic and
progressive -vascular disorder
that usually appears after the
age of 30. The condition
begins as an intermittent red-
ness on the checks, nose, chin
or forehead, and with time, the
redness becomes yvuddier and
more permanent. If left
untreated, bumps and pimples
may develop and small dilated
blood vessels may appear on
the surface of the skin,

In some individuals, the
eyes may also feel gritty and
appear bloodshot. In the most
advanced stages of the disease,
particularly in men, the nose
may become swollen, red and
bumpy froin excess tissue — a
condition known as rhinophy-
ma that gave the late comedian
WAC. Fields his trademark bul-
bous nose.

Since people often experi-

ence the first symptoms of
rosacea during the summer
months, individuals with persis-
cent facial redness should nor
automatically assume it is from
overexposure to the sun," said
Dr. Neil Shear, a teading expert
on rosacea and directur of clin-
ical pharmacology at the
University of Toronto and
Sunnybrook Health Science
Centre.

66 Rosacea, often
mistaken for adult
acne, is a chronic

and progressive
vascular disorder

that usually

appears after the
age of 30. 99

Besides sun exposure,
rosacea flare-ups can be trig-
gered by temperature
extremes,’ alcohol, certain
drugs, spicy foods, vigorous
exercise, hor baths, hot and
cold beverages, certain vitamin
deficiencies. and emotional

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What can you do to help
prevent a flare-up?

Use a sunscreen with a min-
imum SPF of 15, and wear a
hat to shield the face trom the

sun. Outdoor exercise shoulds

be limited te the early morning
or evening hours when temper-
atures are cooler. Avoid windy
conditions, and on hot days
keep cool water and a cool
damp towel close by to help
lower body temperature and
prevent the face from flushing.

If vou think you may have
rosacea, consult your physician.
Effective medical therapy is
available. = The — Rosacea
Awareness Program, funded
through a grant by the pharma-
ceutical company Galderma
Canada, provides five informa-
tion to individuals who believe
they may suffer from rosacea,
To receive information, write
to the Rosacea Awareness
Program at 430 Sainte-Helene,
Suite 301, Montreal, Quebec
H2Y 2K7 or call toll- free, I-
888-ROSACEA or 1-888-
767-2232.

— Courtesy of Galderma
Canada

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