A staggering 415 million people across the globe grapple with rosacea, a striking 5.46% of the adult population worldwide. Rosacea is not just a skin issue; it’s a fierce battle triggered by the dilation of blood cells beneath the skin’s surface, stemming from an underlying inflammatory response. This dilation sparks the classic flushing associated with rosacea, ultimately leading to leaking capillaries (thread veins). Researchers have boldly linked the inflammatory elements responsible for rosacea triggers to a host of other inflammatory health conditions. What remains shrouded in mystery is whether a genetic predisposition to rosacea is the primary connection to other…
Author: Dr Eva Melegh
Dr Eva Melegh
Dr Eva Melegh M.D. dermatologist & cosmetologist is a member of the Belgian Society of Dermatology & Venereology. Dr Eva trained as a dermatologist at Semmelweis University in Budapest Hungary and has since worked as a consultant dermatologist in both public and private health care as a consultant dermatologist as well as working in research for over twenty years.
Snowy and very and high-altitude cold mountain conditions can play havoc on sensitive skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema and cold sores due to exceptionally low air humidity, ultra drying indoor heating, strong snow reflecting UV rays and abrasive dry cold winds. Dermatologist Dr Eva Melegh runs us through some of reasons why your ski holiday skin may get triggered and how best to deal with it. Flaky Mountain Brows Brows are often left quote exposed to the elements when skiing as they poke our above goggles and sunglasses. The cold dry air can quickly dehydrate brows and leave them…