Rosacea is a disorder found usually in the 25-60 yrs age group but if you are genetically predisposed it can
develop at any age!!!.
Rosacea often manifests itself in Caucasian and very fair skin, this skin type is often highly sensitive to heat,
wind, cold and especially the sun. Years of exposure to these elements often manifests into Rosacea later in life.
The severity, however, increases as you age so managing your condition is of the utmost importance.
In its mildest form, rosacea causes prominent redness in the cheeks, giving the impression that the affected
person is chronically blushing.
Rosacea starts with skin that stays persistently red and doesn't return to its normal color. Left untreated it can
cause papules (red solid bumps) or pustules (pus-filled bumps). Other symptoms, such as enlarged blood
vessels, flaky patches, oily skin, skin sensitivity, and breakouts, become more and more visible.
Once you have rosacea your old skincare regimens is old news.
You have to change your skincare and your routine.
Remember there is not one regimen that works for everyone! but following some basic guidelines will help you
make the right decisions for your skin.
Usually found on the cheeks and nose but if neglected can appear on the chin and forehead, these areas are
usually flushed red in appearance and may be accompanied by pustules and papules.
Rosacea is rarely, if ever, accompanied by blackheads.
The condition usually requires medical intervention, especially if it is advanced or excessive and persistent. The
treatment is similar to acne.
Several factors may play part in ROSACEA occurrence:
- Seborrhea (excessive secretion of sebum, excessive oiliness causing the obstruction of the follicles and the
formation of impurities)
-Endocrine changes, Hormonal Changes
-low levels of vitamin Bs and Zinc
-the use of bad products
-gastric irregularities - poor stomach acid
-liver disease
-excessive use of drugs, alcohol, spices, coffee, chocolate
-hereditary
-sensitive skin
-prolonged periods of sun exposure can also contribute to the effects of Rosacea
Difference between acne and rosacea is that usually Acne appears mainly on the oily areas of the face, such as
the nose, chin, sides of face and forehead and sometimes the chest and back, while rosacea is more prominent
on cheeks but if left untreated may appear on chin and forehead.
Acne occurs most often in teenagers and young adults or during menopausal years.
Rosacea usually strikes between the ages of 30-50.
Another difference is that acne pimples are varied and include blackheads, whiteheads, and small or large
cysts, while the blemishes associated with rosacea are generally small, pimple-like red bumps (papules) and no
blackheads.
Rosacea can either make your skin dry, flaky and sensitive or oily and dull with breakouts.
Rosacea Skin Care Regimen
Keep all products light, mild and minimal! Use products with no oil or synthetic fragrances, and stay out of the
sun!!!!
Gel and lotion or light products are best!!
Before concluding that a treatment/product does not work, give it 90 days of continuous,
consistent use! do not switch back and forth to different products! Also you many need to
at the beginning to use some products every 2-3 days instead of daily until your skin
adapts to the change...... and then resume to daily use once your skin adapts to your new
regimen or cream...... sometimes when you use too new many products all at once your
skin as a difficult time to all the change all at once and not like it and may react..... if this
happens try to introduce slowly one product at a time....... like use one cream for one week
then the next week, add a second product, third week add another and so on.... go at your
own skin paste/reaction.
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