Rosacea in Midlife: Causes, Triggers, & Treatments That Work | Over 50 and Flourishing

This week on Over 50 & Flourishing, we’re diving into a skin concern that so many women in midlife suddenly face: rosacea. If you’ve ever wondered why your cheeks flush, bumps appear without warning, or redness lingers long after the sun, you’re not alone. Dermatologist Dr. Marjory Nigro is back to break it all down, from what rosacea really is to how to spot it, prevent flare-ups, and treat it at every stage. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcoming Dr. Marjorie Nigro back to discuss skin health 01:05 – What is rosacea? 03:35 – Common triggers 04:36 – Rosacea vs. acne 05:30 – Protecting younger generations 08:07 – Severe rosacea in men 09:28 – Treatments overview 10:36 – Why rosacea shows up in midlife 17:19 – Levels of rosacea – Grades 1 through 4, including eye involvement 19:04 – Daily prevention tips 21:20 – Skincare do’s and don’ts 22:40 – Treatments for mild rosacea 26:20 – Prescription vs. over-the-counter products 30:05 – Level 2 and 3 rosacea 39:30 – Severe rosacea (Levels 3 & 4) 43:35 – How Accutane works 45:54 – Side effects & monitoring 48:27 – Accutane success stories 53:13 – IPL treatments 1:01:03 – Future Q&A episode 1:01:45 – Closing remarks For more on Dr. Marjory Nigro, follow her on: Her website: https://nigroderm.com/ Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nigrodermatology/?hl=en Thanks to my Sponsors: - Vivrelle: Visit https://www.vivrelle.com and apply for a membership today using code FLOURISHING for 50% off your first month of membership. - Monarch Mone