Rosacea Symptoms, What Causes and Treatments
Rosacea is a continual inflammatory
skin condition that primarily affects the facial skin, but may also
appear on one's neck, chest, scalp, ears, back and eyes.
Approximately 1 in every 20 Americans are estimated to be affected
with rosacia, most common among fair skinned people of Northern
European decent. Though cases in Asia, the Middle East, South Asia,
China and Mexico have been diagnosed, spurring the issue that
lifestyle, not just skin color may be a factor.
Signs and Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of rosacea is
flushing, facial hyper-activity (vessels dilate quite easily).
Persistent redness due to dilation of tiny blood vessels near th
surface of the facial skin at postules and popules (inflammatory or
acne rosacea). Eighty one percent of rosacea suffers say that sun
triggers the onset of rosacea the most. Other factors include hot
foods and drinks, caffeine, spicy foods, dairy products, extreme
changes in temperature, humidity, wind, stress, exercise, alcohol,
coricusteroids, high blood pressure medicine, coughs, colds, fever,
and some chronic medical conditions (ie. Hypertension).
Two important functions of the skin
that when hindered can onset the rosacea effects. Tumor Necrosis
Factor–alpha contributes to generating blood vessels and increasing
blood-flow; therefore,when triggered by environmental insults it can
lead to flushing and redness. Prostaglandin dilates blood vessels
and modulates blood pressure; therefore, when overwhelmed with
environmental insults it can lead to burning and discomfort.
Therefore treatments that reduce environmental effects will help
these two skin functions to regulate themselves better.
Treatment for Rosacea
Though there is no cure for rosacea,
treatment is imperative or the signs will worsen. A combination of
medications, skin care products and lifestyle will relieve the
severity or rosacea. Topical medications such as trogel, metrocream,
clintamycin, azelaic acid (Azelex and Finacea), Benzoyl Peroxide and
Tretinoin (Retin-A) for hard to treat cases. Often oral medications
such as anti-biotics ard Oraca are prescribed often in conjunction
with topical medications. Clinical studies via the National Rosacea
Society have shown significant imporvement in visible blood vessels
(telangiectosia) and redness (erthena) after average of three
treatments.
Recommended products for rosacea is an
incredible find by Neostrata, a high performancs and price conscious
brand. The poly Hydroxy (PHA), lactobionic products gently target
and strengthen the vulnerable protective barrier of the skin.
NeoStrata's Facial Cleanser, Ultra Moisturizing Face Cream, Bionic
Face Serum and Cream and NeoStrata's Daytime Protection Cream SPF 15
is the perfect fit for rosacea sufferers. If plagued by Acne Rosacea
substitute the PHA Cleanser with NeoStrata's Antibacterial Facial
Cleanser 4 PHA and NeoStrata Renewal Cream with pro-retinol at night.
Rosacea will worsen with time if left untreated.
SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic gives 8 times
the protection against UV rays that cause burns, being an effective
treatment for rosacea sufferers, especially since sun exposure is the
single most onset of inflammation. CE Ferulic also protects from
environmental factors, helping the skin function normally.
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