Comments on: Does Using a Computer Screen Worsen Rosacea Symptoms ?

By: DE

DE — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:00:24 +0000

Yea, I suspended using the computer for three month, and it descended.
the hotness of the LCD screens , for 18 hours perday was the reason .

By: Diane Wiser

Diane Wiser — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 02:08:21 +0000

I definitely have a flare-up when I am in front of the computer screen for more than 30 mins. I also have a flare-up if I talk on the phone for too long. Something in the receiver.

By: louis

louis — Sun, 29 May 2011 17:24:17 +0000

I think research should be funded on the effects of computer screen exposure on the long term. Personnally, I feel a difference with my rosacea when I’m in front of the computer screen for more than 2 hours. I feel less sympton with the new generation of LED diplays.

By: sarah

sarah — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 18:46:56 +0000

I’ve noticed the same after using my lap top- my face feels like its burning and its bright red – it takes a good while to settle after moving away from the screen. If anyone has any suggestions (other than not using my lap top !!) I would be very grateful.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:50:46 +0000

Have noticed increased flushing, stinging and burning of my rosacea when I’m in front of a computer screen for more than 30 minutes. Have no idea why this happens. Only remedy is to get up and walk around for a few minutes! I wish someone would investigate this further and maybe come up with a cure.

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:54:20 +0000

Has there been anymore progress on this issue? I have severe redness, burning, tingling and facial dryness in workplace and trying to find answers. Any info appreciated.

By: David Pascoe

David Pascoe — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:23:46 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts Charles, I haven’t heard many explanations and I had never thought of this before.

davidp.

By: Charles

Charles — Thu, 29 May 2008 04:36:14 +0000

Allow me to suggest a possible causal link. These studies were all done before LCDs became common, so the test subjects were all using CRTs.
CRTs, like any TV tube, generate lots of static electricity and will attract dust. When the CRT is on your desk, everything around it becomes charged with static, including YOU. So dust is attracted to your body, including your face. I’ve discussed this problem with hundreds of CRT users, after they complained of eye strain. I told them this story, and suggested it’s dust in their eyes. The solution is to make sure your CRT is kept clean, is well grounded (no cheater plugs and overloaded power strips) and to ground yourself occasionally (touch something metal that’s grounded, like your CPU case) to drain the charge off your body. Most of my clients described less eye irritation after following my advice.
So there’s your possible link. Dust and environmental irritants are attracted to CRT users’ faces, due to stray static electricity charges generated by the CRT. And we all know what environmental irritants do for our rosacea.