To help decrease these, the following are recommendations from dermatologists taken from data supplied by the victims themselves. Avoid certain foods and drinks. Spicy foods, caffeine, hot drinks, and alcohol these are just some of the most common triggers for rosacea. Alcohol is bad for both drinkers and non-drinkers alike. In fact, studies show that 1 out of 20 Americans are diagnosed to suffer from this skin disorder. Experts say that women are most prone to this skin condition and their overall appearance is greatly affected. Various cases of Rosacea show that people who are suffering from it, aside from extreme skin flushing, will eventually have enlarged and swollen nose which continues to turn red over time. Just like fruits, vegetables are also considered perfect foods to avoid Rosacea and to those who are having problems in maintaining good skin care regimen. Aside from being a rich source of important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B-complex micronutrients, vitamins C, E and K that combat vitamin deficiency, vegetables are also excellent sources of the protective plant micronutrient called phytochemicals. Otherwise, there can be an infection, which when left untreated can affect vision. Rosacea affects Caucasian and has thus been called the "the curse of the Celts." Unlike acne, the skin problem affects people who are older. It is also three times more common in women than in men. What makes rosacea so unique is the fact that flare ups are triggered by a host of factors and not all people have the same set of triggers. In fact, some people with rosacea refuse to even go out because they are ashamed of how they look. Besides the redness, some cases also have pustules and pimples similar to acne but instead of whiteheads, you will find clear liquid. Blood vessels also become dilated and thus showing through the skin and the eyes may become watery. Extreme keratitis can lead to corneal opacity and blindness. The most frequent symptoms include chronically inflamed margins of the eyelids with scales and crusts. Photophobia (sensitivity to light) and pain are sometimes present. The nose In the face, it is the nose that sometimes gets disfigured by rosacea.