Factors In Rosacea
Rosacea is a long-term skin disorder characterised by redness, flushing, pimples, visible blood vessels and, in advanced stages, thickened skin. The eyes may also be affected, appearing watery or bloodshot and can be prone to styes.
Rosacea usually affects adults between the ages of 30 and 60 and is more common in women than men, particularly during menopause. It tends to occur most frequently and noticeably in people with fair skin and can be hereditary.
Some factors which could aggravate the condition are heat, including hot baths, strenuous exercise, sunlight, wind, very cold temperatures, hot or spicy foods and drinks, alcohol consumption, emotional stress and long-term use of topical steroids on the face.
There are typically four different types of Rosacea:
Flushing and persistent redness, which may also include visible blood vessels.
Persistent redness with transient bumps and pimples.
Skin thickening, often resulting in an enlargement of the nose from excess tissue.
Dry eyes, often with burning or stinging, swollen eyelids and recurrent styes.
Rosacea can be very upsetting for sufferers, so if you think you have it, here are some tips to keep it under control:
Keep a written record of when flare-ups occur to provide clues regarding what is irritating the skin and limit these as much as possible.
Wear a sunscreen or moisturiser which has a UV filter of SPF factor 15 or higher.
Always use mild skin products and avoid applying any irritating cosmetics to the face.
Use water-based products and avoid those that contain alcohol, witch hazel, tea tree oil, acetone, eucalyptus oil, clove oil, peppermint oil, menthol, lanolin or mineral oil.
Men may find it helpful to use an electric shaver.
Oral antibiotics prescribed by your doctor may help but is not a long-term solution.
To conceal the redness, use a yellow-tinted foundation or a green make-up base.
Laser surgery is an option if red lines caused by dilated blood vessels appear in the skin and may improve the skin's appearance with little scarring or damage.
Rosacea usually affects adults between the ages of 30 and 60 and is more common in women than men, particularly during menopause. It tends to occur most frequently and noticeably in people with fair skin and can be hereditary.
Some factors which could aggravate the condition are heat, including hot baths, strenuous exercise, sunlight, wind, very cold temperatures, hot or spicy foods and drinks, alcohol consumption, emotional stress and long-term use of topical steroids on the face.
There are typically four different types of Rosacea:
Flushing and persistent redness, which may also include visible blood vessels.
Persistent redness with transient bumps and pimples.
Skin thickening, often resulting in an enlargement of the nose from excess tissue.
Dry eyes, often with burning or stinging, swollen eyelids and recurrent styes.
Rosacea can be very upsetting for sufferers, so if you think you have it, here are some tips to keep it under control:
Keep a written record of when flare-ups occur to provide clues regarding what is irritating the skin and limit these as much as possible.
Wear a sunscreen or moisturiser which has a UV filter of SPF factor 15 or higher.
Always use mild skin products and avoid applying any irritating cosmetics to the face.
Use water-based products and avoid those that contain alcohol, witch hazel, tea tree oil, acetone, eucalyptus oil, clove oil, peppermint oil, menthol, lanolin or mineral oil.
Men may find it helpful to use an electric shaver.
Oral antibiotics prescribed by your doctor may help but is not a long-term solution.
To conceal the redness, use a yellow-tinted foundation or a green make-up base.
Laser surgery is an option if red lines caused by dilated blood vessels appear in the skin and may improve the skin's appearance with little scarring or damage.
posted by Thomas Domingo | 9:36 AM
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