Natural Treatment for Rosacea – Symptoms and Prevention Tips

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Rosacea is a common acne-like red skin condition that affects a lot of people throughout the world. In USA, there are estimated 16 million or more people affected by this skin disorder. This disorder mostly affects people who have fair complexion.

Many people affected by rosacea may not even realize it initially. They might just assume that they blush more easily than others or may think that their skin is very sensitive to sun. Some of the common symptoms of rosacea are as follows:

·        pink or red patches,

·        tiny red bumps,

·        facial redness or flushing,

·        small pimples on face,

·        eye irritation,

·        nose becoming swollen and red

A lot of people may mistaken rosacea for other skin conditions which have similar symptoms, like acne or lupus. The facial redness is mainly caused when blood vessels expand due to exposure to sun or alcohol. In women, the redness can usually be seen on the nose, chin, cheeks and forehead. While in men, redness mostly occurs on the nose. However it can occur on other parts of the face.

Small pimples may develop on the red areas. These pimples are mostly red in color and are quite different from acne pimples, which are either blackheads or whiteheads. Another common symptom of rosacea is irritation in the eyes. People might suffer from symptoms like burning sensation, dryness and redness in the eyes.

Some people may also suffer from conjunctivitis (also called pinkeye) and swollen eyelids. A few researchers are of the opinion that there can be a link between rosacea and migraine headaches. Blood vessels might be behind both the conditions.

Rosacea is mostly considered to be a chronic skin condition. Chronic condition is something which can go on for a long time. However there may be periodic ups and downs in the intensity of the disorder. The good news is that it is not considered to be infectious and nor is it contagious. It does not spread by sharing towels or through skin contact.

Rosacea can get worse with age if it is left untreated. In order to prevent the advancement of this disorder, proper care has to be taken. You need to follow preventive steps so that the problem does not get out of control.

Skin Care for Rosacea:
People suffering from rosacea should wash their face with gentle cleanser twice a day. Do not wash too often as that may lead to skin irritation. Each morning, apply sunscreen lotion on the face. Your doctor might also suggest a good topical antibiotic to use under the sunscreen.