Learn What Is Acne Rosacea and How To Treat It

Rosacea is a chronic skin disease that is hallmarked by a slight inflammation, redness, and occasionally, thickening of the skin. It can affect almost the entire face but is rarely found in other parts of the body. Statistics show that only about fourteen million people in the entire American population are affected with Rosacea. Rosacea affects both men and women who are typically between the ages of thirty and fifty. It is however, more prevalent in women though no one knows why. In the beginning it manifests as a reddish tone to your complexion and later develops the more severe skin disfigurations.

There are typically three stages in the evolutionary process of Rosacea.

Stage One:

This stage is marked by a redness of the face that is quite persistent. The redness becomes more visible as blood vessels emerge from the skin. During this stage, the skin is normally quite tough and you may experience burning sensations particularly when skin products are applied to the affected area of skin.

Stage Two:

The redness spreads to encompass nearly the entire face. The development of pimples, boils, and swelling will become quite noticeable.

Stage Three:

This is by far the most painful stage but many patients do not get this far. This is where rhinophyma or bulbous nose would manifest. This stage is hallmarked by the swelling, which may encompass the entire central facial area and (in some rare cases) even the earlobes.

Nearly fifty percent of Rosacea cases involve infections of the eyes with some patients experiencing conjunctivitis. If these conditions aren't treated, they could lead to serious eye complications.

The causes of acne Rosacea are as of yet unknown. The condition normally lasts for several years and may have a direct link with food intake. As a result it is advised that patients avoid eating foods that they have observed to trigger the onset of their condition.

Here are some of the guidelines that are recommended:

1) Coffee, cocoa, hot tea, spicy foods, hot apple cider (any hot drinks), and alcohol should be avoided.
2) Sun should be avoided whenever possible and if it can't be avoided proper precautions should be taken.
3) Do not touch the affected area this is especially important to avoid spreading this condition to other parts of the face.
4) Exercise should be done in cool airy places with excellent ventilation. It is also recommended that patients wear loose clothing.
5) Cosmetics and facial products should be avoided all together. If they cannot be avoided it is essential to refrain from the use of oil based cosmetics and facial products containing alcohol.

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