Some people might look like they’re blessed with red cheeks, but not if they’ve got rosacea! Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that comes in a few shapes, sizes, and forms.
What is Rosacea?
Rosacea comes from inflammation of the digestive tract. The most common causes include Candidiasis, acid reflux, H. Pylori, ulcers, gluten/gliadin sensitivity, gastritis or chronic conditions in the IBS family.
It appears on the nose and cheeks. might look like small tiny red blood vessels on the cheeks, perhaps tiny bumps that look like acne, and/or really red flushed cheeks that don’t go away. Sometimes the person’s entire face can look red. Rosacea can be very uncomfortable, physically and emotionally.
Good news, it can be controlled with a healthy diet, light treatment and internal wellness.
Who Typically Has Rosacea?
Rosacea can start to appear at any age. In fact, it can occur as early as infant stage and as late as the adult stage. Both men and women can have it, but seems to appear most in women. However, men who do have them get more severe outbreaks.
What Triggers Rosacea?
Nobody quite knows what causes rosacea, but the common triggers are:
- stress
- alcohol
- diet
- spicy food
- lack of exercise
- environmental factors, such as wind, too much sun, etc.
- hormones
Are There Treatments for Rosacea?
There is no actual cure for rosacea, but there are different ways to treat it. However, before you try to buying products or creating DIY potions for them, it might help if you got a clear confirmation from your Dermatologist.
Self-diagnosing and then doing at-home treatments based on a wrong diagnoses can create even more problems for your skin. You wouldn’t want to make matters worse if you were to be wrong.
Nowadays, many people are finding the beautiful results light therapy can provide for rosacea. In fact, it is considered one of the safest, most non-invasive treatments with the longest remission time for rosacea. Wavelengths of light are known to target the exact layer of the skin to soothe the inflammation that could be causing rosacea.
There are also special soothing serums you can get from your skin care specialist to reduce the inflammation and discomfort of rosacea. If you’re in the Southern California area and have any type of skin inflammation, please don’t hesitate to come by!
