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Acne Rosacea skin care - Background

Rosacea is a chronic and often life disrupting disorder of the facial skin. Though commonly known as acne rosacea, it's more identified as a skin rash. Unlike acne, blackheads and whiteheads are almost never present. While over 85 percent of teenagers and as much as 20 percent of adults are affected with acne, rosacea is most common in fair skin Caucasian women between 30 to 60, nevertheless, affecting an estimate of 14 million Americans. When the disorder occurs in men, it tends to be more severe than in women, and is sometimes accompanied by rhinophyma (a nose that becomes chronically red and enlarged, almost the trademark of W. C. Field). Like acne, there is no known cure, but it can be controlled with proper skin care to lessen the severity when flare-up occurs.

Rosacea flare-up usually begins with flushing of the face, most noticeable the nose and cheeks. This facial redness is the most obvious symptoms. Other problems cited are dry skin, itching, with burning and stinging sensations. Signs to look for are facial redness, visible damaged blood vessels, bumps and pimples, irritated eyes and, in severe cases, enlarged nose.

Such a chronic and hereditary skin disorder can be further aggravated by external sources such as sunlight, extreme hot or cold temperatures, spicy foods, alcohol as well as physical and mental stress.

Acne Rosacea skincare, rosacea treatments:

A dermatologist should be consulted in more severe cases, when small red inflamed papules and pustules spot the entire face. Often prescribing an oral antibiotic, such as tetracycline, to reduce inflammation and skin eruption. The prescription is more effective for papules and pustules but not the redness due to swelling of blood vessels. For long-term therapy, a topical antibiotic is preferred. A common prescriptive antibiotic, anti-fungal cream, such as Metronidazole, helps reduce the redness. As a guideline by the American Academy of Dermatology, topical medication is preferred, because routine use of oral antibiotics carries risks for systemic complications and adverse reactions. Of course, long-term use of oral antibiotics weakens our own body's immune system to combat diseases. The guidance of a dermatologist is important, since many symptoms can be the results of other ailments.

No known cure! However, there are measures that control flare-ups and lessen the chance of their re-occurrences with dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments and proper skin care to alleviate the symptoms, soothes, calms and assist re-normalizing of the skin.

Please add your info and insight....this is only a small insight regarding rosacea and/or acne rosacea.

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Billy

I hate rosacea

Acne Reviewer

Thanks for the info

Kitty

I hate Rosacea too!

I can't even wash my face anymore! I have to cleanse it with Cetaphil moisturiser! Thats the moisturiser by the way, not the cleanser - I cant even use the Cetaphil cleanser as it burns my skin like crazy...