Rosacea Skin Treatments

By Alistair Nole


Acne rosacea is a chronic and at times progressive facial disorder that afflicts 45 million people all over the world. Symptoms from this include permanent redness and swelling, very sensitive skin, and bloodshot eyes. Since this affliction was noted in the past to affect those who are descended from north-western Europe, "the curse of the Celts" is a name that Irish people sometimes gave this disorder.

Darker spots can form on the face from melasma and this is close to what rosacea can do. Rosacea is different because the marks are more red. Sometimes, redness happens to faces naturally. Natural causes include a spike in adrenaline levels. It can also be caused by dilation of the arteries when you eat something really spicy. Redness from rosacea is much more severe than these natural reasons.

Doctors rule out bacterial infection as a cause for rosacea. Blushing occurs with some people more than others, and genetic attributes contribute to this. Alcohol can also be a factor in facial redness, and rosacea is exacerbated by it's consumption. Rosacea can appear in people at different ages, and it seems to be around 30 years old when dermatologists diagnose this disorder commonly.

Signs of rosacea may include redness around the cheeks, redness along with bumps and pimples (which usually follow red cheeks), swollen skin around the nose, and blood vessels becoming conspicuous on the skin surface.

As with other skin conditions, lasers can be used to treat rosacea. A topical solution is often first recommended by dermatologists for those who rosacea affects. There are antibiotic skin creams available that are effective for treating rosacea, and minocin and tetracycline are common ingredients in these. This works for both light and moderate cases of rosacea. Dermatologists will prescribe more heavy duty oral antibiotics when the disorder is very highly advanced.

Many people who are afflicted with rosacea use a lot of makeup to try to cover it up. Remember that if you do this, you may only worsen the problem. One should avoid makeup whenever possible, and it should be minimized when used on special occasions. Otherwise, stay away from it. Whenever rosacea symptoms appear, mild cleaners are often recommended. If you keep your facial skin clean this will lessen the likelihood that rosacea will spread. Natural cleansers are the obvious choice, free of major chemicals and unnatural compounds. This way, your skin won't be subjected to harmful irritants that will only further damage it.

The symptoms from rosacea can happen to anyone, no matter their background and many find their quality of life is not as good as it was before. The condition can be effectively controlled with therapy tailored to the specific subtype of rosacea that is affecting the patient. In order to lessen the effects of rosacea, using a natural skin product is a wise idea. Talking to the experts is the most sensible idea, since you can benefit from their experience. There are plenty of dermatologists who are well respected and knowledgeable that can help treat rosacea, melasma and any other skin conditions, that will improve the lives of patients.




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