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Pink, rosy cheeks are typically thought of as a sign of robust health and great skin. Think of that rosy, healthy looking glow you get after a walk on a brisk day. But many people whose skin veers towards flushed rather than rosy could be suffering from rosacea, a skin condition that causes red, bumpy skin that flares up periodically. Here’s a look at what is rosacea, and what causes it – as well as how to treat it. We also look at the best treatment options.
What Are the Best Treatments for Rosacea?
While there is no cure for rosacea, there are plenty of ways to manage the symptoms which includes keeping skin calm, reducing redness and preventing flare ups. The most important thing is to recognize what causes a flare up; the NRS suggests keeping a diary for a few weeks, noting what you ate, drink and what you were exposed to, in order to help identify symptoms.
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BEST PRESCRIBED: Formulyst Rosacea Cream
A custom, freshly compounded formulation specifically for rosacea and redness.
BEST OTC SERUM:Â Carrot and Stick Repair Serum
This serums contains Biological Epidermal Growth Factor, which we recommend daily use for redness and Rosacea. On its own for mild Rosacea or alongside a prescribed formula for moderate or severe Rosacea.
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Medik8 Ultimate Recovery
Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream
Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream
Clarins Calm-Essentiel Soothing Repairing Balm
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We recommend Formulyst Rosacea Cream.It’s prescribed and freshly compounded.
FAQs
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, there are four main types of rosacea.
Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea is characterized by redness, flushed skin and visible blood vessels. Papulopustular rosacea is when someone has acne-like breakouts (such as pustules and red bumps) along with redness and swelling. Phymatous rosacea is when the skin becomes thicker and bumpy, and usually occurs on the cheeks and nose. Ocular rosacea affects the eyes, which can become red and irritated. Other symptoms include swollen eyelids, and bumps on the lid which look like a sty.
Since rosacea is an inflammatory condition, certain things can trigger an outbreak – so identifying the triggers is an important part of managing it. Some of the most common triggers include the sun and excessive heat, such as showers, steam rooms and saunas. Exercising and sweating can also trigger rosacea. Fluctuations in temperature, such as moving from cold to warm environments and vice versa, can also cause a flare up. Certain foods, especially spicy ones and some shellfish, can cause vasodilation, which is the expansion of blood vessels, which also exacerbates rosacea. Stress is also a contributing factor, as well as alcohol, especially red wine. Makeup, skin and hair products may also cause rosacea flare ups.
According to the National Rosacea Society, rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition that usually starts with flushing and redness on the cheeks. As it progresses, the redness becomes more severe and can spread to the nose, chin and forehead. As symptoms worsen, blood vessels can appear on the face as well as red bumps and pimples. The NRS says that people who have the most severe rosacea can develop a swollen looking nose due to excess tissue. The NRS also notes that 50 percent of rosacea sufferers can have irritated eyes that look watery or bloodshot. Women are most likely to develop rosacea, and it tends to affect fair skin people the most. The exact cause of rosacea is unknown, but certain triggers are common (more on this below).
Nobody knows exactly what causes rosacea. According to the Mayo Clinic, rosacea could be hereditary as genetics play a role. Women over the age of 30 with fair skin are the most likely to get it although it can affect anyone. Rosacea may also be caused by environmental factors, as well as lifestyle habits such as smoking which increases the chances of developing it. According to the NRS, studies suggest that the immune system plays a role in the development of rosacea.
Two other possibilities, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, include a bug (H pylori) as well as a mite (demodex). The H pylori bug is commonly found in people with rosacea although it cannot be proven that it is the root cause of it. Everyone has demodex, a mite that lives on the skin, especially on the cheeks and nose. Studies have shown that people with rosacea often have large numbers of these mites on the skin but as with H pylori, no direct link has been established as many people have large amounts of demodex without ever developing rosacea.
