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Acne Rosacea - About Rosacea and TreatmentRosacea is a chronic skin condition resulting in red, bumpy oily skin. Most commonly it affects the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin, but can often occur on the neck and chest. As the condition progresses parts of the eye can sometimes become inflamed and the nose may become swollen. Severe untreated Rosacea can be extremely disfiguring to the face. Middle-aged adults are most commonly affected by Rosacea, however, it may occur in people of all ages. Rosacea is often accompanied by acne vulgaris, beginning as a short term condition it can often become chronic and cause facial scarring if not treated properly. Who Gets Acne Rosacea ? (See November's Approved Rosacea Treatment) Approximately 14 million people in the United States have Rosacea and a large fraction of these suffer from acne Rosacea. It most often affects adults between the ages of 30 and 60. Acne Rosacea is more common in women (particularly during menopause) than men. Although acne Rosacea can develop in people of any skin color, it tends to occur most frequently and is most apparent in people with fair skin.
There are several symptoms and conditions associated with acne Rosacea. These include frequent flushing, vascular Rosacea, inflammatory Rosacea, and several other conditions involving the skin, eyes, and nose. Frequent flushing of the center of the face--which may include the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin--occurs in the earliest stage of Rosacea. The flushing often is accompanied by a burning sensation, particularly when creams or cosmetics are applied to the face. Sometimes the face is swollen slightly. A condition called vascular Rosacea causes persistent flushing and redness. Blood vessels under the skin of the face may dilate (enlarge), showing through the skin as small red lines. This is called telangiectasia (tel-AN-je-ek-tay-ze-ah). The affected skin may be swollen slightly and feel warm. A condition called inflammatory Rosacea causes persistent redness and papules (pink bumps) and pustules (bumps containing pus) on the skin. Eye inflammation and sensitivity as well as telangiectasia also may occur. In the most advanced stage of Rosacea, the skin becomes a deep shade of red and inflammation of the eye is more apparent. Numerous telangiectases are often present, and nodules in the skin may become painful. A condition called rhinophyma also may develop in some men; it is rare in women. Rhinophyma is characterized by an enlarged, bulbous, and red nose resulting from enlargement of the sebaceous (oil-producing) glands beneath the surface of the skin on the nose. People who have Rosacea also may develop a thickening of the skin on the forehead, chin, cheeks, or other areas. How Is the Eye Affected? (See November's Approved Rosacea Treatment) In addition to skin problems, up to 50 percent of people who have Rosacea have eye problems caused by the condition. Typical symptoms include redness, dryness, itching, burning, tearing, and the sensation of having sand in the eye. The eyelids may become inflamed and swollen. Some people say their eyes are sensitive to light and their vision is blurred or otherwise impaired. Doctors do not know the exact cause of Rosacea but believe that some people may inherit a tendency to develop the disorder. People who blush frequently may be more likely to develop Rosacea. Some researchers believe that Rosacea is a disorder where blood vessels dilate too easily, resulting in flushing and redness. Factors that cause Rosacea to flare up in one person may have no effect on another person. Although the following factors have not been well-researched, some people claim that one or more of them have aggravated their Rosacea: heat (including hot baths), strenuous exercise, sunlight, wind, very cold temperatures, hot or spicy foods and drinks, alcohol consumption, menopause, emotional stress, and long-term use of topical steroids on the face. Patients affected by pustules may assume they are caused by bacteria, but researchers have not established a link between Rosacea and bacteria or other organisms on the skin, in the hair follicles, or elsewhere in the body.
Although there is no cure for Rosacea, it can be treated and controlled. A dermatologist (a medical doctor who specializes in diseases of the skin) usually treats Rosacea. The goals of treatment are to control the condition and improve the appearance of the patient's skin. It may take several weeks or months of treatment before a person notices an improvement of the skin. Some doctors will prescribe a topical antibiotic, such as metronidazole, which is applied directly to the affected skin. For people with more severe cases, doctors often prescribe an oral (taken by mouth) antibiotic. Tetracycline, minocycline, erythromycin, and doxycycline are the most common antibiotics used to treat Rosacea. The papules and pustules symptomatic of Rosacea may respond quickly to treatment, but the redness and flushing are less likely to improve. Products like the Zenmed Support Serum System can dramatically reduce Rosacea intensity. The Serum System is a highly effective, all-natural topical treatment built specifically for Rosacea and Acne Rosacea sufferers. The therapeutic ingredients are synergistically combined to reduce the facial redness, flushing and broken vessels common to Rosacea.
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