What is Rosacea? What can be done about it?

What is Rosacea? What can be done about it?

          Many people suffer from Rosacea, but many people don’t even know what it is…. Rosacea starts off as the frequent blushing of the skin, blotchy redness, the appearance of broken blood vessels, and even what looks like acne. (Not all of these symptoms have to be present for you to have Rosacea)  It develops into permanent redness on the face, with pustules and red inflammatory acne bumps. Some refer to it as adult acne, but it is not acne.  It is often triggered by things such as spicy foods, alcohol, embarrassment, heat, sunlight, and hormones. As you can see from these symptoms, it is understandable why many people are walking around with it but don’t even know that they have Rosacea.

                      

           The exact causes of Rosacea are not known, but it does run in families.  People with Rosacea generally are suffering from sensitive skin.  Also, hormones play a big part in it as well.  Many women with Rosacea notice flares of it during their cycle and during menopause as well.  But this skin issue is not limited to women. Men have it too. In fact, men with rosacea tend to have a more pronounced and severe case of it.  Rosacea is unfortunately not curable, but can be treated well to reduce visible symptoms.

          There are many different treatments people go to in order to manage these bothersome symptoms.  Some take an oral anti-biotic, others use topical antibiotics and other topical treatments such as azelaic acid, benzoyl peroxide, sulfacetamide, and sulfur.  Many of these things are also used to treat acne as well. Although Rosacea is different than acne, acne can play a role in Rosacea.  Peptides are also regularly used to calm the inflammation that is experienced with Rosacea.

          Rosacea sufferers have to extremely cautious about what they are using to wash their face with. Using products for sensitive skin with optical fibers or a slight green tint will help to reduce the appearance of redness and ruddiness of the skin.  If you have chronic Rosacea, light therapy can be quite effective at reducing the redness after 5 or 6 fifteen minute treatments.

          Basically you need to treat your skin as sensitive skin.  Using products that are designed specifically for sensitive skin is the way to go here.  Skin care products such as Soothe by Rodan and Fields can dramatically help reduce your symptoms and is also an ant-aging regimen because it contains peptides which are good for aiding in sensitive skin, but also prevent and treat fine lines and wrinkles.  Many people with Rosacea start using Soothe, see dramatic results after several months or so, and are able to start gradually using anti-aging skincare products such as the Redefine line created by Rodan and Fields.  So don’t worry.  There is something out there that will help you get this under control and all but eliminate your symptoms.

          I would love to help you or someone you know that is suffering from this often embarrassing skin issue.  I am completely confident that the skin care of Rodan and Fields could make a real positive difference in your skin.  The motto of Rodan and Fields is: Changing Skin, Changing Lives.  I think that is very true.  Especially in dealing with issues such as Rosacea.  So please go to my website, SkinYouWereBornIn.com and check out our products.  Then feel free to contact me to discuss your needs and find out how I can help you. Have a beautiful day!