So if both the doctors have said Rosacea, it may be rosacea. Rosacea is very difficult to treat. The best remedy to rosacea is to find out what is triggering the rosacea and you should try to find it yourself. Topical antibiotics might work for short time but than again you'll have it when you are exposed to certain triggering factors.
Rosacea and urticaria (Hives) may co-exist as some of the provoking factors for some types of hives are same. But most of the hives doesn’t last long and may not just be localized on face.
There are many triggering factors for both rosacea and urticaria (hives) which includes, sunlight, cold or hot temperature, hot and spicy drinks or foods, exercise, stress and emotions, alcohol, topical irritants, cosmetics and some medications.
Try to remember if anything is worsening it and avoid them. You can make daily lists of things you do and eat and see if something is making it worse. This way you may find out the factor that is making it worse, it’s the best way of prevention.
In either of the case (Hives or rosacea), its important to know which environmental condition is actually worsening your symptoms and avoid them. Another important aspect of prevention is to apply broad sperectum sunscreen and avoidance of excessive sun. Though men may not use as much cosmetics as women, it is wise to avoid harsh products and ingredients, including soaps, toners, astringents, camphor or any other that you are sensitive of.
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