Treatment for Rosacea
What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a skin disorder affecting the face, specifically the chin, forehead, cheekbones, and the nose. It manifests as erythema, causing a reddening of the skin. Acne and pimples are also a common symptom of Rosacea.
One of out every five diagnosis made by dermatologists is for rosacea, making it a very common skin disorder. However, despite being a widespread problem, it is uncommon for people to be aware of this disease, or have knowledge of how to recognize its symptoms and how to properly treat it.
What are the symptoms of Rosacea?
A reddening of the skin, also known as erythema, is the primary symptom of the skin disorder.
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What causes Rosacea? Who is mostly effected by it?
Although it is believed that nearly 50 million people have rosacea, there is no single cause that researchers are aware of at this time that causes this skin disease.
Current medical theory states that, although not the only or main cause, many people are genetically predisposed to getting rosacea. This is noted by evidence that individuals suffering from rosacea tend to find it widespread in the family tree.
Other interesting data shows that it mainly effects white people (note though that all skin types are susceptible) who descended from the North and West of Europe. While it effects both men and women, it is nearly three times as common in women. Ironically, men tend to suffer more severe damage from rosacea, possibly simply (and only) due to a delay in seeking skin treatment, as compared to women.
People of all ages, including teenagers, can develop it but women ages 30-50 are mostly effected.
Other theories on the causes of rosacea state that it is a blood vessel disorder (causing the blood vessels to swell, which in turn causes a reddening of the skin) or a problem with the gland openings of the skin being clogged with skin mites called Demodex Folliculorum.
Contributing or related factors include digestive disorders, a deficient of Vitamin B, migraine headaches, other skin disorders, and even eye disorders.
Rosacea Treatment
There is no straight cure for Rosacea; treatment is typically a lifelong affair, and it can take 1-2 years of treatment for the condition to come under control. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatments available.
What prescription treatments for Rosacea are available?
There are now a number of prescription medications prescribed to treat Rosacea. It is common for medicine to be prescribed for a variety of disorders i.e. some of these medications are typically prescribed for acne problems alone (Noritate, BenzaClin, Psorcon, etc).
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Rosacea Prescription Treatments
What about laser treatments for Rosacea?
Laser treatment is now an option for reducing or eliminating the redness of the skin caused by Rosacea.
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What sort of natural treatments are there for Rosacea?
There are “natural” treatments for Rosacea, although they might not have the scientific evidence or testing available to back them up.
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Natural Treatments for Rosacea (coming soon)