Rosacea is a common but misunderstood facial skin disorder that affects over 16 million Americans, many of whom do not even know it. Because it causes the face to redden and have an acne-like appearance, it tends to cause social, psychological and occupational issues if it is not treated.
It has been stated in a survey completed by the National Rosacea Society that over 76 percent of patients with rosacea have felt their self-esteem and self-confidence lower. Nearly 41 percent say that it causes them to avoid social engagements and social contact. In patients with severe symptoms, almost 70 percent said their disorder affected their interactions professionally and 30 percent said they even missed work due to their condition.
Rosacea is considered a chronic skin disorder involving swelling of the nose, cheeks, chin, eyelids or eyelids. It may look as redness, spider-like veins, or skin eruptions similar to that of acne. Evenghouth the cause of rosacea is not knon, someone is more likely to suffer from this skin condition if female, fair-skinned, tends to blush easily or between 30 and 50 years of age.
Symptoms of Rosacea include:
- redness in spots or covering the whole face
- a tendency to blush or flush easily
- an increased amount of spider-like veins on the face
- a red nose
- acne
- stinging or burning on the face
- watery, bloodshot, irritated eyes
The best advice for anyone who thinks that he or she may have rosacea is to see a dermatologist as soon as possible. The goal is to find and avoid possible triggers; therefore reducing flare-ups. Keeping a symptom diary may help someone to identify particular triggers and find a pattern of what make the rosacea worse. What triggers rosacea is going to be different from one person to the next.
Tips to help avoid flare-ups include:
- avoiding the sun and using sunscreen daily
- avoiding long periods of hot weather
- reducing stress levels incluidng trying yoga, deep breathing and other relaxation methods
- limiting alcohol, spicy foods and hot beverages
Doctors are able to prescribe medicine and other types of treatment for rosacea. With no cure, it can be treated and most people are able to control their symptoms and keep it from getting any worse.
Antibiotic pills or creams may be used for redness and pimples. PyratineXR lotion or cream is ideal for sensitive skin and inflammatory skin conditions like rosacea. It is clinically proven to lessen redness, decrease skin discoloration, sooth irritated skin and repair skin that is damaged due to age.
Sometimes stronger medications are used if antibiotics are not able to control the rosacea. Examples of these are isotretinoin and tretinoin cream. Surgery and some types of treatments may help the skin to look better if someone is suffering from advanced rosacea. Choices include cryosurgery, dermabrasion and laser surgery.