ROSACEA

What is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that primarily affects the face. Unfortunately, there is no cure for it, however it can be minimised. Rosacea is a form of hyperpigmentation and is characterised by:

Episodes of flushing
Burning and stinging sensations
Permanent redness
Spots (papules and pustules)
Small blood vessels in the skin becoming visible

Who is affected by it?

Rosacea affects up to 1 in 10 people. It most commonly affects women and people with fair skin, and is usually first diagnosed in people aged 30 to 50.

What causes it?

The exact cause of Rosacea is unknown, however it has been suggested that it could be caused by abnormalities in facial blood vessels or a reaction to microscopic mites commonly found on the face.

Although not direct causes, the following factors have been found to worsen Rosacea:

Exposure to sunlight
Stress
Strenuous exercise
Hot or cold weather
Hot drinks
Alcohol and caffeine
Certain foods, such as spicy foods

How can it be treated?

There is currently no known cure for this skin condition, but treatment can help control the symptoms. Treatment may include:

Avoiding known triggers– for example, avoiding drinks containing alcohol or caffeine, avoid witch hazel,methanol, peppermint, clove oil, and fragrance.
Creams and gels– medications applied directly to the skin to reduce spots and redness
Oral medications– tablets or capsules that can help clear up more severe spots, such as oral antibiotics
Suncreams – Use physical sunblock such as titanium zinc, not chemicals as they irritate the skin
Relax – stress increases the amount of blood in the layer of the dermis, and enhances the redness in rosacea
Food – avoid hot spices, white and black pepper and wasabi, as they cause the skin to heat
Smoking – quit smoking as the chemicals can enhance the redness
Diet – try a high carbs, high protein and a no sugar diet. Fish oil and rapeseed can help
Sleep – try to have 9 hours of sleep each night to reduce stress and calm your body

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