Factors That May Trigger Rosacea Flare-Ups from Rosacea.org

The following list was compiled from patient histories by Dr. Jonathan Wilkin and produced by the National Rosacea Society.

Foods
Liver
Yogurt
Sour cream
Cheese (except cottage cheese)
Chocolate
Vanilla
Soy sauce
Yeast extract (bread is ok)
Vinegar
Eggplant
Avocados
Spinach
Broad-leaf beans and pods, including lima, navy or pea
Citrus fruits, including tomatoes, bananas, red plums, raisins or figs
Spicy and thermally hot foods

Foods high in histamine

Foods reported to be high in histamine are fermented cheeses (e.g. Camembert, Brie, Gruyere, Cheddar, Roquefort, Parmesan), brewer's yeast, shellfish, many fin fish, canned fish, tomato, spinach, red wine (especially Chianti), beer, unpasteurized milk (e.g., cow, goat or human milk), chicken, dry pork sausage, beef sausage, ham, chocolate, fermented soy products, and all fermented vegetables, such as sauerkraut.

For more information about foods and histamine: http://urticaria.thunderworksinc.com/pages/lowhistamine.htm

Temperature Related:

Saunas
Hot baths
Simple overheating
Excessively warm environments

Weather
Sun
Strong winds
Cold
Humidity

Drugs
Vasodilators
Topical steroids

Beverages

Alcohol, especially red wine, beer, bourbon, gin, vodka or champagne
Hot drinks, including hot cider, hot chocolate, coffee or tea

Medical conditions

Frequent flushing
Menopause
Chronic cough
Caffeine withdrawal syndrome
Emotional influences

Physical exertion
Stress
Anxiety
Exercise

"Lift and load" jobs

Skin care products

Some cosmetics and hair sprays, especially those containing alcohol, witch hazel or fragrances
Hydro-alcoholic or acetone substances
Any substance that causes redness or stinging