Would working out everyday help cappilleries?

[Sarahzxcv]

Would it help them not be seen? I'm going to get back to cardio 1 hour everyday and was wondering if this might help them because of improved circulation?

[phlika29]

I am not sure if you mean the permanetly dilated ones that people can end up with or just flushing in general but I doubt that there would be any improvement because of imporved circulation.

Do you flush significantly when you exercise? if so then I would try to find ways of staying cool.

[ross6]

I find after exercise I'm in a much better mood. I think feeling good has a definate positive effect on rosacea. I think excercising does help rosacea, being fit can't be a bad thing, it could mean you won't flush as easily? overall though I think it does help.

[mchellburger]

I agree with you ross! I think that exercise has got positive effects on rosacea and seb derm as well. I am currently working out as much as i can, i prefer to run because that increase the bloodcirculation.

Overall i am certain that exercise is the answer to many things, and i can gurantee that it is not bad for rosacea, working out will NOT make you flush more! Live healthy and beat this damn disease!

[ewist]

I am pretty much afraid to excercise (Interested in starting bodybuilding) because it always leaves me with an extreme flush. I just can't bring myself to do it. Pathetic I know.

[J-Mill]

I am pretty much afraid to excercise (Interested in starting bodybuilding) because it always leaves me with an extreme flush. I just can't bring myself to do it. Pathetic I know.

Exercise is my biggest trigger. I went from a distance runner to a couch potato. I have gone back to regular exercise though recently, I have definitely dialed it back from my past routines. It was a combination of my nature (running is my biggest hobby, I really, really like to run), my health (my blood pressure, weight and bad cholesterol were starting to creep up) and my sanity (running is the only thing I find helps my stress levels) that tipped the scales for me.

I ended up deciding to sacrifice a bit of my face for my overall health. So far actually my face is not significantly worse, it is a little more red and a few more p&p's. So long as my face doesn't start to burn constantly and scale (which it does when the flares get really bad) I will live with the rest. Better then a

Better than a heart attack or stroke.

I definitely understand your predicament, it is a very, very hard choice.

I would certainly encourage everyone to get some exercise even if it just taking long walks, it is so key to our long term health.

[Yvette]

Hi -

I exercise nearly every day walking and going to the gym doing lite cardio (bicycle or treadmill) and using weights to keep toned. I don't do strenous activity though, where I would likely get redder. I get my heart rate up but not to the point where I'm sweaty or flushy. I feel good after exercise and feel it helps my circulation. I suffer from Reynaud's (sproradic cold fingers and toes) and find this keeps my circulation better in check as well.


Yvette

[MissD]

Exercise is my biggest trigger. I went from a distance runner to a couch potato. I have gone back to regular exercise though recently, I have definitely dialed it back from my past routines. It was a combination of my nature (running is my biggest hobby, I really, really like to run)

Another runner! I've stuck to the elliptical all winter for that but after my next laser treatment and once I get better running shoes I'll be out running in the early morning and/or evening. I don't get people who don't like or hate running; shame on them!

OP, I don't think anything besides laser or coverup can help visible capillaries because after all, they're broken. But like everyone else is saying, exercise can actually help with rosacea in that some of us notice our faces are actually paler after a workout and as a bonus, it relieves stress (great if stress is a flushing trigger) and it's of course good for you. Exercising in the morning/evening if outside and with a fan/cool towel around your neck if inside if the flushing is too unbearable also helps.

And remember, for those of you afraid to work out because of flushing, even walking is better than not exercising at all. Otherwise you'll end up with more serious problems than rosacea.

[GJ]

I went from a distance runner to a couch potato.

Have you looked into the literature on the impact large exercise workloads? Some of the infammatory cytokines floating about in the highly trained athlete seem horribly familiar.

In the genetically predisposed could a period of intense training be the equivalent of prolonged sun exposure etc etc? That would be a kick in the teeth, for sure.

[Melissa W]

Have you looked into the literature on the impact large exercise workloads? Some of the infammatory cytokines floating about in the highly trained athlete seem horribly familiar.

In the genetically predisposed could a period of intense training be the equivalent of prolonged sun exposure etc etc? That would be a kick in the teeth, for sure.

Well, I believe moderate exercise is a must for feeling good and staying healthy. It is true that athletes have too many free radicals racing around in their bodies but if you eat healthfully and take some antioxidants to counter that effect you should be fine. I believe everything in moderation and I couldn't bear the thought of not being able to work up a sweat nowink:

Best wishes,
Melissa

[J-Mill]

Have you looked into the literature on the impact large exercise workloads? Some of the infammatory cytokines floating about in the highly trained athlete seem horribly familiar.

In the genetically predisposed could a period of intense training be the equivalent of prolonged sun exposure etc etc? That would be a kick in the teeth, for sure.

Certainly I have heard from more than one person with Rosacea that they really started to notice it when they were engaged in heavy exercise, running being at the top of the list.

It wouldn't surprise me at all if that triggered mine. I can't imagine what else would have, I ate very well, lived a clean life, wasn't really stressed at all.

I still miss running.

[mattdog323]

I do certainly find heavy weights to bring on super bad flushes,But overall it puts my mind and body in better shape so its worth it,Exercise is very important for the overall well being of us human beingsyes:

I can understand if u suffer from server rosacea that it becomes a prob,But in so saying that when my rosacea was server,Now mind/moderate i would pick my self up of the couch brave the intense flush and work out,Running long distances actually seemed to kill these horrible flushes buy the time id get home my face would be bright red but i felt good and that's been a big blessing for my rosacea .Its the only time i dont think about this horrible disease is when I'm working out,I dont care if my face goes red and flushes,Ive lived with this for a long time i accept the fact that i go bung at the gymCry:

All i have to do is lift my shirt up a revel a nice six pack which makes it all worth while,

J mill if u like running go for a run,The fitter ive got the better ive felt and looked,And yes some times my exercise flushes can last a long time,I work out at night so sleeping kills the flush,Ill pay for it the next day ill be redder but i dont care because im getting fitter,

My 2 and a half cents,
I'm sure there will be lots of replies saying I'm mad,

Kind Regards MATThi:

[Driven]

Having a fan on your face does a very good job of preventing flushes when exercising. It's the reason I bought a cardio machine and free weights for home use (including a bench rack that doubles as a squat rack, unfortunately without the safety of a cage, but it takes up much less space). if you have the room, you can have the 6-pack and minimize the redness.

[Megan]

I've got problems with fans and air conditioning. I find that they cool me down at the time but as soon as I move away from them I'm twice as hot.

[Melissa W]

Hi Megan,

I think the key is to not make it too cold. When I am working out I am still sweating a lot but my face remains cool because the sweat in conjunction with the cool air (either from the fan or a/c) keeps my face cool. I don't have the temp freezing though and then after my workout I cool down before I shower so by the time I shower I am just right temperature wise. I agree if you have the temp too cold you might rebound flush after but if you keep it mildly cool you should be fine.

HTH!

Melissa

[kip]

Exercise was my trigger for rosacea. I was playing a lot of tennis outside in the heat and that's when it started. Exercise causes flushing for me which seems to be my biggest trigger, aside from cold weather.

[chenoarae]

my rosacea first showed up near the end of last summer, and the most apparent characteristic/change for me at that time was that it was an extra-hot & humid season, and I sweated like crazy. I first noticed a skin change after a week of constant sweating, and soon after I was diagnosed.

So mine wasn't necessarily exercise so much as just...heat/humidity. And whatever that may do to an un-acclimated system? Also I was anticipating being a full-time student that fall for the first time since high school, so I was stressing. And actually now that I think about it, the first time I noticed papules (though I didn't know what they were then) was after jogging mid-day in all the sun and heat...they were along my jawline, and itchy (of course then I'd decided that high-potency steroid cream was the best fix for that...and the rest is history).