Can a small baby aspirin help with rosacea flushing? Some research doctors, like Dr. Bikowski, strongly feel that aspirin could be a first line of defense for reducing flushing symptoms. He even suspects that there might be a connection between migraines and rosacea.
Based on a recent study published in the Dermatology Times, Dr. Bikowski suggests that there may be some benefits of taking one small baby aspirin (81 mg) daily to help reduce rosacea swelling and flushing.
Dr. Bikowski did an informal study of his own and gave his rosacea patients one small baby aspirin daily. As a result most of them reported fewer incidents of redness and flushing. Dr. Bikowski feels that since aspirin therapy is safe for the heart and colon – why not the skin? Also, aspirin is inexpensive, and is pretty safe to take with other drugs. Please Note: If you’re not sure if aspirin is safe for you or you are taking any medications, please check with your doctor before trying aspirin therapy.
In addition to aspirin therapy for rosacea flushing, Dr. Linda Sy suggests taking low dose antihistamines – such as a 4 mg chlortimenton – along with a baby aspirin at bedtime to help reduce nighttime flushing. Then in the morning take a B complex – that contains 50 mg of B-6 – and 1 Tagamet to help block H2 receptors during the day.
Foods To Eat For Rosacea
In addition to aspirin therapy, consider avoiding the following lists of foods because they are either high in niacin or histamines or tend to trigger rosacea flare-ups. These foods include:
-Citrus fruits
-Broad leafed beans and pods
-Eggplant
-Spinach
-Soy sauce
-Cheese
-Vinegar
If you do consume these foods, try taking an antihistamine about two hours before to help counter the effects of the histamine. Or taking aspirin which can help reduce the effects of the niacin contained in these foods. Click here to read more on Diet For Rosacea.
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