Causes & Treatment of Rosacea

 

Rosacea is a chronic skin disease that is manifested by redness of the nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. Rosacea usually starts on the face and can affect the neck, chest, ears, and scalp. Small bumps and pimples are known to form on the red areas of the face. Eye sensitivity, burning, and stinging may also occur.

It is most common in women and men over the age of 30 and is known to affect all age groups. Caucasians are more prone to developing rosacea.

Dealing with rosacea can lower a person's self-esteem and increase their avoidance of social situations.

What causes rosacea is still a mystery to experts. The redness is not an infection caused by bacteria, although something is irritating the skin. People who have fair skin or blush easily are more susceptible and it can run in the family.

Alcohol abuse does not cause rosacea; however, in people who already suffer from rosacea, drinking alcohol can cause a flare-up and worsen the symptom. Redness occurs when the blood vessels in the face dilate.

Some of the more common triggers are:

Exposure to sun and wind

Severe sunburn

Strenuous exercise

Stress or anxiety

Warm weather

Spicy foods

Alcohol

Caffeine

Hot showers

Temperatures change from hot to cold or from cold to hot

Some of the more common symptoms of rosacea are:

A flushed face with sensitive, dry skin that may burn or sting

Small bumps or pimples or acne-like pimples

Leather that has a bumpy texture, rougher and firmer

Red, dry, irritated eyes

Depending on the severity of their rosacea, most people prefer to treat their symptoms themselves. Their first step is to understand the triggers that bring on or worsen the disease. Keeping a journal can help identify and track food and drink triggers. In addition to using sunscreen or wide-brimmed hats, it is recommended to avoid excessive exposure to the sun. People who develop eye infections should perform frequent eyelid hygiene.

Certain medications, acne and wrinkle treatments, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels are known to trigger rosacea flare-ups. Caution should be exercised before applying or undergoing any of these procedures.

Topical and oral antibiotics are available to treat rosacea. Although these medications often provide temporary relief from the redness for a few weeks, the redness will return after treatment is stopped. Long-term treatment lasting one to two years is usually required to permanently control the condition, which can lead to permanent remission.

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