It turns out that most people suffer from this skin disease and don’t even know about it.
While some girls actively use blush to give their skin a healthy look, others suffer from constant redness on their cheekbones. But not everyone knows that this is called rosacea, a chronic skin condition. It can be identified by pronounced redness, red inflammation, acne, swelling of the skin, as well as small blood vessels. These symptoms are most commonly seen in the forehead, cheeks, and chin areas.
“It is known that from 7 to 10% of the world’s inhabitants are susceptible to the disease. Rosacea mainly affects middle-aged people, from 30 to 50 years old, more often women (60%), mainly with light and sensitive skin. However, a possible complication of the disease in the form of rhinophyma – hypertrophy of the tissues of the nose, the growth of disfiguring tubercles and seals on it – occurs only in men.
The symptoms of rosacea are expressed in the feeling of a rush of blood, burning on the skin, soreness of the affected areas, itching, peeling of the skin – all this can be a signal of the presence of the disease in the early stages. Then, if you do not carry out prevention, the symptoms described above appear, ”explains Inna Korobkova, cosmetologist, trainer of Ultraceuticals.
There are four subtypes of rosacea.
The first is characterized by facial flushing and visible blood vessels.
The second is accompanied by acne, inflammation and hypersensitivity. There may also be pustules (pustules) and papules (dense nodules on the skin that are red) that occur in middle-aged women.
The third can be caused by swelling, thickening of the skin (especially in the area near the nose) and rapid reddening of the skin.
The fourth subtype is defined by redness, itching around the eyes. In this case, the area around the eyes becomes inflamed and swollen. This subtype is most commonly referred to as ocular rosacea.
“One of the causes of rosacea is the presence of the Demodex folllculorum mite, which causes demodicosis (demodex). However, it is not found in all cases of the disease, ”comments Inna Korobkova.
Some dermato-cosmetologists have suggested that rosacea is associated with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Acne rosacea is caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, which is responsible for the development of gastritis and stomach ulcers. Thus, people with gastritis and peptic ulcer disease are more susceptible to rosacea disease than those in whom this bacterium is not found.
The first step is to follow a diet that will exclude alcoholic beverages, spices, hot black tea, coffee, spinach, eggplant, onions – since these products are the causative agents of rosacea.
It is imperative to include in the diet anti-inflammatory foods that cause a minimum of allergic reactions. These include cucumber, grapes, herbs, asparagus, poultry, celery.
Deep cleansing is one of the most important stages in skin treatment. Lactic acid is ideal to help kill germs and remove dead skin cells. Use cleansers that include green tea, witch hazel and rose for a soothing effect. It also deeply cleanses pores and relieves irritation with rosemary and aloe vera extracts.
If you have severe itching and inflammation on your face, you can make your own ultra-gentle cleanser by mixing a few drops of rose essential oil (natural only), lavender and freshly brewed and chilled chamomile tea. Organic apple cider vinegar, which can be used to wipe down your skin, is also great.
For the treatment of rosacea, dermatologists advise using only natural, botanical products. Look for healing natural oils to help soothe and nourish your skin at the same time. An organic, all-natural baby cream (usually designed for sensitive skin) can be a staple in skin care.
You should also pay attention to creams that contain vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. Together, they kill bacteria, reduce itching and moisturize the skin while restoring the pH level.