What is Rosacea?

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What is rosacea?

Rosacea – also referred to as ‘adult acne’ – is a skin disease marked by redness, small pimples, and tiny but prominent blood vessels. These marks appear most frequently on the cheeks and nose, though they can also show up on the back, chest, neck, ears, and other parts of the face. Rosacea can also result in bloodshot or watery eyes and the development of rhinophyma – a condition marked by an extremely swollen and bumpy nose. Rosacea can appear and recede in the form of red, ruddy skin and frequent blushing episodes for a while before permanently manifesting itself. If left untreated, the effects can spread and worsen.

Rosacea usually begins developing between the ages of thirty and fifty. For unknown reasons, women are more susceptible to developing it than men. Also, because they tend to blush more frequently, rosacea appears to affect individuals with fair skin far more often than others.

Very little is known about the causes of rosacea. Some believe it is a component of a more general blood disorder, which would explain why rosacea sufferers blush frequently. Others attribute it to a bacteria, fungus, or species of skin mite.

How is rosacea treated?

As rosacea seems to be preceded by frequent, heavy blushing, a first step in treating it is protecting oneself from skin irritants and things that cause blushing. Hot foods, irritating lotions or cleansers, and prolonged exposure to the sun are all important things to avoid for people who have or may be susceptible to rosacea.

Rosacea is frequently treated with topical medications and oral antibiotics first. These may be used to bring the redness and pimples under control. Then, the oral medication can be discontinued and the topical used to maintain remission.

Electric needles and lasers have also been used to perform surgery on the bumps and protruding blood vessels associated with rosacea. Cortizone cream can be used for a brief respite from the redness and itching. Rhinophyma can be treated using traditional surgical methods or with a laser. Usually, excess skin is removed and dermabrasion is used to smooth out the underlying skin.

If you are interested in rosacea treatment, you may want to contact a qualified dermatologist for more information.

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