Adult Acne Can Co-Exist With Rosacea

Acne can co-exist with Rosacea in approximately 82% of sufferers. Adult acne, sometimes referred to as "Acne Rosacea", involves the presence of acne pimples. Acne rosacea is definitely food-related and stress-related. Stress and fatigue cause increased production of hormones by the adrenal gland with increased levels of androgens. These hormones worsens acne. And in women adult acne usually gets worse a week before the menstrual period as the natural estrogen in the body is reduced and as the estrogen increases during the menses; the menstrual period ends as the estrogen reaches the normal level. Acne rosacea often evolves from an irritated acne skin that has been abused with aggressive prolonged acne treatment. Acne rosacea usually develops in the 30's to 40's and the treatment is more delicate as often what improves the acne further stresses the rosacea. Please note that acne pimples with pus resulting from bacteria are 'not' rosacea papules which do not have pus but a raised "red" lesion that usually does not change in any way for weeks or months.