Name: Why Rosacea Intensifies in Midlife and How to Cut Flare Frequency
Description: Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health · Episode · 2026

Rosacea often worsens in midlife because years of inflammation prevent blood vessels from fully recovering between triggers, making redness more persistent
An overactive immune response keeps inflammatory signals switched on, which drives flushing, burning, and visible blood vessels even without obvious triggers
Gut imbalance fuels facial inflammation by sending immune signals into your bloodstream that keep skin cells reactive and slow recovery
Processed foods, including seed oils, increase inflammatory load, while stabilizing digestion and reducing daily stressors lowers flare frequency
Addressing root drivers such as diet, gut health, and emotional stress reduces reactivity and helps your skin regain the ability to reset

Rosacea often worsens in midlife because years of inflammation prevent blood vessels from fully recovering between triggers, making redness more persistent
An overactive immune response keeps inflammatory signals switched on, which drives flushing, burning, and visible blood vessels even without obvious triggers
Gut imbalance fuels facial inflammation by sending immune signals into your bloodstream that keep skin cells reactive and slow recovery
Processed foods, including seed oils, increase inflammatory load, while stabilizing digestion and reducing daily stressors lowers flare frequency
Addressing root drivers such as diet, gut health, and emotional stress reduces reactivity and helps your skin regain the ability to reset

Why Rosacea Intensifies in Midlife and H...