Your personal plan · Type 1 · ETR
Redness & visible vessels
Persistent flushing and visible blood vessels across the central face. The most common rosacea subtype — and one of the most responsive to a calm, consistent routine.
What this subtype is
Type 1 rosacea (ETR) is defined by persistent central-face redness, frequent flushing, and small visible blood vessels (telangiectasia) on the cheeks and nose. The skin barrier is usually reactive — stinging or burning on products is common. There are typically few or no bumps; if you have prominent pustules, you may be closer to Type 2.
- Sun exposure
- Heat & hot drinks
- Alcohol
- Emotional stress
- Sudden temperature change
Your daily routine
Build up slowly. Introduce one new active at a time over two weeks.
- 1CleanseLukewarm water + a non-foaming, fragrance-free cleanser. Pat dry — never rub.
- 2TreatAzelaic acid 10% (alternate mornings to start) calms redness without irritation.
- 3MoisturiseCeramide-based moisturiser to rebuild the barrier.
- 4ProtectMineral SPF 30+ (zinc/titanium). Sun is the #1 trigger — this is non-negotiable.
- 1CleanseSame gentle cleanser. Remove SPF and the day fully but gently.
- 2MoisturiseRicher ceramide cream. Add a few drops of facial oil if very dry.
- 3OptionalOnce barrier is calm (4–6 weeks), a clinician may add brimonidine for redness — note it can cause rebound redness in some users; discuss with your prescriber.
Ingredients: do & avoid
Your treatment ladder
Highlighted rungs are the evidence-backed steps for Type 1.
Evidence grades A–D follow published clinical guidelines. How we grade →
Four picks for your routine
Graded A–D on published evidenceCommission never changes the grade FTC disclosure →
See which of these triggers are actually yours
Log your skin for two weeks. The tracker calculates your personal flare correlations — so you stop guessing and start adjusting from data.
Get prescription treatment
When self-care isn't enough
If redness persists after 8 weeks of routine + azelaic acid, or visible vessels bother you, a clinician can discuss prescription brimonidine or IPL/PDL laser — the only treatments that reduce established vessels.
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Frequently asked
Is Type 1 rosacea curable? +
Rosacea is chronic and managed rather than cured — but the right routine and treatments control it well for most people. Consistency matters more than intensity.
How long until I see results with this plan? +
Gentle skincare calms reactivity in 2–4 weeks; actives like azelaic acid take 8–12 weeks for full effect. Track your skin so you can tell what's working.
Can I follow this plan without a prescription? +
Yes — the foundation (gentle routine + OTC actives) is non-prescription. Prescription steps are optional escalations if OTC isn't enough after 8–12 weeks.
Is this a diagnosis? +
No. This plan is educational and based on your quiz answers. A board-certified dermatologist remains the source of diagnosis and prescriptions.
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