Dakaz Medical Center

Medical Description
Rosacea, or acne rosacea is a chronic, progressive disorder of the skin manifested by small red spots (papules) and persistent facial redness (rosacea). Her cheeks and nose are the first to take on a purplish tint, followed by the forehead and chin.

Rosacea can affect any person aged 20 to 70 years, but adults 30 to 50 years old with fair complexion and whose skin has a tendency to blush easily are most often affected. Approximately 10% of the population would be affected by rosacea, to varying degrees. Women are more prone than men, but they are more likely to be affected by rhinophyma. This disorder is characterized by a red nose, swollen and bumpy. It is secondary to untreated rosacea.

Though referred to as acne rosacea, rosacea has actually very little in common with acne, which occurs in adolescents. The black dots and white buttons are virtually absent.

Causes of Rosacea
The causes are unknown. Various theories suggest that rosacea is caused by bacteria, mites, fungi, malfunction of the connective tissue under the skin or psychological factors, but none of them has been proven. The sensitivity of some individuals is attributed to various factors such as heredity and skin tone.

What factors may aggravate the rosacea is known that various causes tend to aggravate rosacea or to cause outbreaks in some people, particularly factors that cause an increase in internal temperature of the body.

• Food and condiments: hot and spicy foods, soy sauce, vinegar. Temper heat food by taking a cold drink or fruit. Avoid too spicy reported.

• Drink: Red wine, beer, bourbon, gin, vodka, champagne. Add some ice, take it as a cocktail or drink Panché white wine (white wine and club soda) instead of the usual wine.

• Hot Drinks: Cider, hot chocolate, coffee and tea. Limit your intake of hot drinks. Try replacing them with tea or iced coffee.

• Emotional factors: Stress, anxiety, hot flashes, facial flushing (reddening). A walk to calm down, take deep breaths or move your wrists under cold water.

• Physical factors: exercise, lifting, high blood pressure. Dress appropriately. Drink cold water and take breaks.

• Skin Care: Cosmetics or fixatives containing alcohol, witch hazel or fragrances, substances based aqueous alcohol or acetone. Any product causing redness or a burning sensation

• Read labels and check with your pharmacist the ingredients of your products.

• Temperature: Saunas, hot baths, getting too hot, high temperatures. Limit your exposure to these temperatures and stay in air conditioned places.

• Weather: warm sunny days, strong winds, cold, humidity. Wear light cotton clothing. Protect yourself from the sun by putting a hat and applying sunscreen. Wear a scarf when you go out in cold weather.

• Health problems and medication: Hot flashes frequently associated with menopause, chronic cough, withdrawal symptoms when you suddenly stop taking caffeine, vasodilators, steroids, topical.

• Contrary to the popular belief, alcohol is not involved, although it may aggravate the rosacea.

Symptoms
* Redness on the face (rosacea) and sensitive skin.
* A tendency to blush easily on the cheeks but sometimes on the nose, forehead and chin.
* Small visible blood vessels on the nose and cheeks.
* Small red spots and solid or filled with pus on the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin.
* Dry eyes, red and irritated.
* A red nose, swollen and covered with nodules.

Prevention
Measures to prevent worsening of symptoms and reduce the intensity
Initially, we must seek what aggravates symptoms and then learn how to manage or avoid these triggers. Keeping a diary of symptoms can be very useful.

The following measures have enabled many people to alleviate their symptoms:

* Avoid consuming beverages and foods that contribute to the dilation of blood vessels: coffee, alcohol, hot drinks, spicy foods and any food or drink that causes redness.
* Avoid exposure to excessive temperatures and high winds. Protect the face from cold and wind during the winter. Also avoid rapid temperature changes.
* The intense exercise tend to trigger symptoms. If it was too hot, they can suck ice to prevent reddening of the face.
* Learn to relax to better manage stress and emotions.
* Avoid smoking cigarettes, because nicotine is damaging vascular functions.
* Avoid saunas and hot baths extended.
* Minimize exposure to the sun. If it does, before applying a good sunscreen SPF 15 or higher against both UVA and UVB, and this summer and winter.
* Unless medical advice, avoid prolonged application of cortisone on the face. Cortisone causes thinning of the skin and a dilation of blood vessels.

Treatment of Rosacea:

It is important to consult a doctor or a dermatologist about a treatment strategy in the framework which will involve drugs, avoid and manage the factors that trigger the symptoms of rosacea and adopt an effective ritual care skin. If left untreated, rosacea can ravage the skin and affect self-esteem. Most dermatologists believe that early treatment will prevent the worsening of rosacea. At present there is no cure rosacea. However, this skin disorder is treatable. The treatment can slow the progression of the disease and, in some cases reverse it. It is important to seek early medical attention and follow the treatment program prescribed by the doctor. Without treatment, rosacea can cause permanent damage and disfigurement, which in severe cases may require surgery.

Treatment depends on the condition assessment by the physician, symptoms and present your point of view. In most cases, doctors initially prescribed a topical antibiotic gel with oral antibiotics. This treatment is followed by a long-term therapy with a topical antibiotic gel to prevent the recurrence of the disease. The prescription drugs are not recommended for the treatment of rosacea, and preparations against acne may worsen.

Whatever the treatment chosen, and regular use of continuous medication against rosacea contribute long term to control the redness and number of buttons. If the drug is used properly, the results should appear after a few weeks. To take good care of your skin, please follow this daily ritual in four stages.

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