About Rosacea Treatment
Rosacea: chronic dermatitis of the face, especially of the nose and cheeks, characterized by a red or rosy coloration, caused by dilation of capillaries, and the appearance of acnelike pimples
Causes of rosacea
Symptoms of rosacea
Natural ways to minimize rosacea
Treating rosacea homeopathically
Rosacea is a skin disease that affects the middle third of the face, causing persistent redness over the areas of the face and nose that normally blush -- mainly the forehead, the chin, and the lower half of the nose. The tiny blood vessels in these areas enlarge (dilate) and become more visible through the skin, appearing like tiny red lines (called telangiectasias). Sometimes, rosacea is accompanies by pimples that resemble teenage acne. In fact, rosacea is frequently mistaken for acne and is also referred to as acne rosacea. Yet, rosacea is basically different than acne because -- unlike common acne -- it is not a teenage affliction, but occurs most often in adults (ages 30 to 50), especially those with fair skin. In fact, this often misunderstood condition effects an estimated 45 million-plus people worldwide. While rosacea strikes both sexes, it tends to be more frequent in women but more severe in men.
Causes of rosacea
The precise cause of rosacea remains unknown, but experts believe that rosacea is a disorder where the blood vessels become damaged when repeatedly dilated by stimuli. Rosacea is more common in people who blush easily and who are of European or Celtic ancestry. Furthermore, rosacea tends to affect the "blush" areas of the face. However, some possible causes and triggers of rosacea include:
- Emotional factors, such as stress, fear, anxiety, or embarrassment
- Changes in the weather like strong winds or a change in the humidity
- Exposure to temperature extremes or prolonged sunlight
- Strenuous exercise
- Red wine and other high-histamine foods
- The demodex mite sometimes found in hair follicles
- Medications such as vasodilators that cause blood vessels to widen
- Some acne and wrinkle treatments including chemical peels, benzoyl peroxide, and steroids
Symptoms of rosacea
Rosacea typically causes inflammation of the skin of the face, particularly the forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin. When rosacea first develops, it may appear, then disappear, and then reappear. However, in time the skin fails to return to its normal color and the enlarged blood vessels and pimples arrive. As rosacea progresses, other symptoms can develop such as permanent redness, red bumps, red gritty eyes, burning and stinging sensations, small blood vessels visible near the surface of the skin, and in some advanced cases a bulbous nose
Natural ways to minimize rosacea
- Identify triggers. Pay attention to foods and activities that trigger rosacea, then avoid those triggers in the future.
- Don't scrub. Follow a gentle facial cleansing routine that includes non-irritating cleansers. Apply Homeopathic Rosacea Oral Spray after cleaning your face.
- Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. Whether you use an all-natural sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, or you simply choose to stay out of the sun altogether, you can keep rosacea from progressing by keeping your face in the shade.
- Avoid foods containing histamines. Red wine and other vasodilators can cause the flush that leads to rosacea.
- Lift consciously. Bend your knees, center your weight, engage your arms, and lift slowly without hunching or tightening neck or shoulder muscles.
- Practice relaxation. Combat the muscle-tightening effects of stress by practicing yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.
Treating rosacea homeopathically
Homeopathy offers safe and effective remedies for the treatment of rosacea. From a homeopathic perspective, treating rosacea with oral antibiotics or laser surgery simply masks symptoms of a deeper imbalance and could lead to more sever health problems. Homeopathic Rosacea Oral Spray from Simple Medicinals can be topically applied, delivering a combination of key remedies to the source -- providing instant relief from temporary discomforts. But for deeper treatment, consult an experienced homeopathic doctor who can prescribe a constitutional remedy for balanced bodily health.
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a professional health practitioner.
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