Rosacea and Facial Skin
Recognizing facial rosacea
Facial rosacea is also called acne rosacea occuring mostly in those individuals who have fair skin. It is characterised by flushing that is due to an increased blood flow where the face becomes red or mildly red. It appears on cheeks, nose, chin, and central forehead. The skin appears inflamed for a short time or for weeks. It sometimes also occurs along with ocular rosacea.
Rosacea as a chronic disease
Rosacea is a chronic, progressive disease of the skin and blood vessels of the face, and sometimes the eyes. It affects people between 30-55 years. In recent years also younger people suffer from this disease. It was noted however, that various gastrointestinal diseases and hormonal disorders can contribute to this disease. Those affected tend to have also mites in the folds of their skin.
Facial skin role in rosacea
Facial skin tends to be thinner with a higher number of blood vessels supplied. Humidity, stress, environmental factors or excessive exercise can trigger rosacea.
Aggravating factors that contribute to rosacea
Rosacea involves reddening of the skin of the face. Sometimes also neck can be affected if there is a high or low temperature present. Sudden changes in temperature aggravate this condition. Leaving a cold air-conditioned room for a hot summer day can damage weak blood vessels.
Factors that damage the skin
Contemporary lifestyle may also contribute to the occurrence of rosacea when spending many hours in an air-conditioned room with dry air and artificial light that leads to the loss of lipid barrier as well as skin dryness. Creams with preservatives irritate the skin that is already adversely affected. It aggravates the damaged skin that also further deteriorates. Similar deterioration occurs when visiting solarium.
Rosacea development through progression from erythema to papules and pimples
Erythema attacks become permanent with time and dilated blood vessels appear. Frequently, these changes can be seen on the cheeks, the nose and on the forehead. Patients have the impression of tightened skin, burning and itching. The most severe form of rosacea affects men in form of rhinophyma. The nose becomes swallen and disfigured.
Facial rosacea prevention methods
Rosacea can be stopped if proper care is applied in the initial stages of this condition. The face should be protected from sunlight with creams that have high filters. High temperatures and changing temperatures should be avoided. Also saunas, winds, alcohol, and spicy food can cause adverse reactions.
Dermatologist can assist in dealing with rosacea. Even though rosacea appears mainly on face it can trigger headaches, excessive sweating, and irritable bowel syndrome.
When washing face only moisturizing facial cosmetics should be used that are also mild and intended for sensitive care. The skin can be exfoliated with caution after consulting a dermatologist.
Facial skin treatments in rosacea
The facial skin should be treated with creams and may also require cosmetic surgery such as iontophoresis. The skin can be improved and blood vessels strengthened through gel masks that also contain vitamins. In its early form facial rosacea can be treated mainly through avoiding irritants.
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