The word Rosacea used to be more of a mystery. Over the past few years as drug companies advertise their treatments for this skin condition to the public has learned a lot more about it. Rosacea is one of those skin conditions that many people did not know enough about until it was too late and permanent damage to their skin had taken place.
Quick Rosacea Information
Quick facts about rosacea and adult acne.
- Occurs in people with lighter colored skin
- Onset is common starting at the age of 30
- Can effect women as well as men
- Affects over 13 million in the United State alone.
- It is often confused with acne as it's full name is Acne Rosacea
Reasons for Rosacea
Rosacea occurs as a result of capillaries (blood vessels) being close the surface of the skin. Some people have tried to related it to skin mites or bacteria, but there is on scientific proof of such.
What Rosacea Looks Like
We have created a list of common symptoms of Rosacea although it can consist of more than one symptom it varies from person to person
- Redness in the face, sometimes inflamed skin around the middle of the face - the forehead, cheeks, and nose.
- Red bumps sometimes having pus in them similar to acne.
- Small blood vessels, named telangiectasias, covering your nose and cheeks, visible up close but appear as a blushing from further away.
- An enlarged, bulbous nose, referred to as Rhinophyma, which occurs as fibrous tissue and sebaceous glands get bigger.
Causes of Rosacea Flare up
Factors that Rosacea sufforers have mentioned triggering worse:
- Sun Exposure
- Stress
- Hot weather
- Drinking alcohol
- Spicy foods
- Exercise
- Wind
- Hot baths
- Hot drinks
- Cold weather
Rosacea Treatment
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