Thursday, April 16, 2009

Causes of Rosacea and How to Get Rid of It

By Jayna Davis

Red face rosacea, rhinophyma, acne, and ocular rosacea which affects the eyes are the different types of rosacea. There's a higher risk of getting rosacea for people aging from 30 to 60 years old, but it can also affect other people of all ages.

In fact, there are about 45 million people all over the world who are affected by rosacea. 14 million of those people are from the United states. Although a lot have already been affected, only a few are aware of their condition.

These are the types of rosacea that are known to date:

- The red face rosacea is the type wherein the face blushes, seemingly irritated. This type affects the nose and central part of the face, and small blood vessels are sometimes visible on the face.

- With the rhinophyma type of rosacea, the patient's skin thickens and the oil glands are enlarged. This type usually affects the nose and face areas.

- Acne type rosacea is distinguished by the bumps and lesions on the face. Sometimes they are pus-filled pimple-like bumps. It's also known as papulopustular rosacea. It may be accompanied by a red or blushing face but sometimes it may not.

- The ocular rosacea patients have red eyes and lids. Those affected by this type may feel a burning or gritty sensation.

Rosacea is not a fatal condition but people affected by it can be psychologically and socially distressed. Most people would lose their self-esteem. Those affected would usually use cleansing products to cure rosacea but overuse of those products can only worsen their situation.

Overuse of the products can cause new breakouts instead of getting rid of the problem. Because of the worsening rosacea, affected individuals would rather be isolated from the public. Work appointments may be canceled causing an even deeper problem relating to job performance. It is, therefore, better to treat rosacea right away to avoid worse situations from happening.

What causes rosacea? According to some studies, rosacea is hereditary as it occurs mostly among certain European ancestries although other ancestries have had few cases noted. Women are said to be more prone to rosacea but men are known to have shown more obvious symptoms of it.

Rosacea is triggered by activities that can cause the face to blush. Causes of rosacea can be exposure to extreme temperatures or too much sunlight, strenuous exercises, sauna or hot baths, anxiety and stress. Spicy foods, alcohol and caffeinated drinks can also trigger rosacea.

How to cure rosacea? Cure for rosacea varies from patient to patient as certain methods may not work on every patient. What is being cured most of the time are the symptoms like the redness and the acne-like bumps on the face. Consult your dermatologist for the proper prescription on the treatment of rosacea.

There are several methods available to cure rosacea. One can use oral antibiotics such as tetracycline or topical solutions like metronidazole. Others may recommend the use of sulfur soap. These are usually the first line of defense methods against rosacea. A treatment that is said to have the ability to remove the papules and repair the skin is known as "Helix Aspersa Muller Glycoconjugates". It is a natural and fluid skin treatment ingredient produced by the brown garden snail.

Laser treatment is one way to cure rosacea although it costs more than the other methods. It is by far one of the best treatments available. Lasers damage the capillary of the affected skin and trigger the body's natural defense mechanism and healing process to cure rosacea.

The onset of rosacea starts slow and does not get worse right away. Symptoms are most often experienced before the skin breakouts. A good way to combat rosacea is to know the symptoms. Prevention is always better than cure so it is best to avoid activities that can cause rosacea breakouts. And remember to consult your dermatologist first before using various cleansing products on your face.

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