Falcon 0 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I have mild Rosacea and quite a few broken blood vessels on my cheeks and nose (especially where it connects with my face). My question is: Will being out in the sun/getting a tan make the redness worse/create more broken blood vessels? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mulzachan 0 Share Posted May 10, 2008 well, youll be a lot more red if you spend a lot of time in the sun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wynne 131 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I have mild Rosacea and quite a few broken blood vessels on my cheeks and nose (especially where it connects with my face). My question is: Will being out in the sun/getting a tan make the redness worse/create more broken blood vessels? Thanks Yes, as one sign of sun damage is more 'exposed' blood vessels. They will become more apparent and contribute to the redness. You can look at the laser/light section for treatment options as lasers are sometimes used to sclerose the veins; also some plastic surgeons will inject a saline solution (strong one) to sclerose the veins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pretty_pink_face 0 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I have mild Rosacea and quite a few broken blood vessels on my cheeks and nose (especially where it connects with my face). My question is: Will being out in the sun/getting a tan make the redness worse/create more broken blood vessels? Thanks Hi, yes absolutely, the sun is the no.1 trigger for rosacea flare up. ALWAYS wear a high sun protector ( over 30spf )and wear those large sunshades with UVA that will cover most of your upper cheeks. The sun is very damaging to any skin types but sensitive skins will suffer badly. Avoid sunbathing or getting a tan. I only have to sit in a car on a summer's day and my face goes bright red from the heat of the sun. Take care of your sensitive skin and prevent any further damage by wearing a sunscreen even on a cloudy day! :cool: Best of luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites