Rosacea Treatments and Skin Care Tips

by: Chris Lontok

Rosacea affects over 14 million Americans and more often than not, many people are unfamiliar with the condition. In fact, while rosacea is becoming increasingly widespread as the populous baby boom generation enters the most susceptible ages, a Gallup survey found that 78% of Americans have no knowledge of this condition, including how to recognize it and what to do about it. Some people associate this with pimples or acne since it appears similar to these skin conditions but they are a bit different from acne. Rosacea and acne can occur at the same time, but the former is a condition that affects adults—sort of like adult acne.

According to dermatology researches, the condition afflicts both sexes and potentially all ages. Overall, it tends to be more frequent in women but more severe in men. It is very uncommon in children, and it is very infrequently seen in darker skin tones or black skin. Overall, it is seen in light-featured adults between 30-50 years of age. Suspected causes of rosacea include but are not limited to genetic factors, genetics plus sun exposure, a mite that is sometimes found in hair follicles (called Demodex folliculorum), the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (that is associated with stomach ulcers), gastrointestinal disease, and medications that cause blood vessels to widen. There seems to be a hereditary component in some people.

Excessive stress and anxiety have also been recognized as triggers of rosacea. So do weather conditions and sanitation of one’s surrounding.

Proper skin care routine is the primary way of dealing with rosacea. Wash your face with mild or medicated soap twice a day and refrain from touching your face with unclean hands. Use facial tissue to wipe off sweat from your face. Use only gentle facial cleansers that are alcohol-free. Lotions or topical creams with metronidazole, recommended by the dermatology clinic, are secondary steps in managing the condition. Azelaic acid is also a gel that is also used for rosacea.

Avoid getting facials that have not been approved by your dermatologist. Facial treatments that involve glycolic acid peels are the ones you should opt for. Combine regular glycolic peel facial treatments with sun protection creams. The daily application of sunscreen is effective anti-aging routine that helps your skin look more lustrous and smooth,

Rosacea may affect your life minimally, moderately, or severely depending on how active the condition is and your overall tolerance of the skin symptoms.

Some patients have absolutely no symptoms and are not bothered at all by their rosacea. They may enjoy perfectly healthy normal lives without any effect from this benign skin condition. Some patients really like the pink glow to their cheeks and find it gives them a pleasant color without having to use blush. They may not even know they have rosacea. They usually do not want to use any treatment.

The important thing to remember is to know the condition and learn how to live with it in the most harmonious way possible. Learn proper skin care and get emotional support from the people you love.

About The Author

Rodan & Fields Dermatologists - Lillian Jean Covington
2024 Saginaw Ct
Oldsmar, FL 34677
Phone: (813) 416-4604
Email: ljc34677@hotmail.com
Website: https://jeancovington.myrandf.com/

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