Acne Rosacea Treatment
What is Acne Rosacea?
Acne rosacea is a type of skin inflammation affecting the face, especially the cheeks, forehead and nose. It can affect any age group but has two peaks of incidence, an early peak in late teens and early 20s and a late peak in the 40s and 50s. Initially flushing of the face occurs, which leads to prominent redness of the cheeks and nose, along with prominent broken veins. From time to time, the affected skin will become more inflamed, with swelling, spots and pus spots (pustules) developing. In people who have had the condition for a long time, the nose can become enlarged and distorted. This is a condition called rhinophyma. Persistent facial swelling and inflammation affecting the eyes is also seen in some patients.
How does Acne Rosacea occur?
The cause of acne rosacea is unknown, but there are many theories. The majority of people who develop it experience easy flushing and blushing related to emotion, caffeine or alcohol. Some people become worse in the sun. It appears that the small blood vessels in the skin over-react to different factors. This eventually leads to the permanent redness and broken veins seen in this disease. Acne rosacea is not contagious. It is a disease, which runs in families.
Why does Acne Rosacea occur?
Acne rosacea is commoner in women but often more severe in men. It seems to be commoner in people from north-western Europe and among the Celts. Flare-ups may be caused by sun exposure and also by alcohol, caffeine, and certain foods including cheese. It is impossible to predict what will worsen the symptoms of rosacea, but if you find anything, which worsens the condition, you should avoid it.
