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Some adults who think they have
acne are actually suffering from rosacea or acne rosacea. Here are some general
facts about rosacea. What
is rosacea?
Rosacea usually starts as redness on the nose, cheeks and chin.
It looks similar to a sunburn but does not go away. Untreated, it can progress
to persistent ruddiness, visible blood vessels, and small bumps and pimples. In
advanced cases, skin can thicken and eye irritation occurs. Rosacea
sufferers often mistake the bumps and pimples for acne. Acne rosacea is characterized
by small, hard, red inflamed pimples. Who
gets rosacea?
Typically people with fair skin over the age of 30 who blush
easily seem to develop rosacea. Many sufferers have Northern or Eastern European
backgrounds. The actual cause is unknown but it may be a vascular disorder. What
triggers rosacea flare-ups?
Rosacea is characterized by remissions and
flare-ups. Certain triggers can aggravate rosacea skin types. Typical triggers
include sun, stress, extreme temperature changes, alcohol and hot baths or showers. What
are the symptoms?
The primary signs of rosacea are flushing, persistent
redness, bumps/pimples, and visible blood vessels. Men develop rosacea around
the nose and women tend to show redness on the cheeks and chin in a butterfly
pattern. I think I
might have rosacea. What should I do?
If you think you might have rosacea
schedule an appointment with your Doctor or Dermatologist. Only he or she can
correctly diagnosis this skin condition. If diagnosed there are good treatment
options available to keep your skin from worsening. Many dermatologists start
with an oral antibiotic combined with a topical treatment lotion. MetroLotion
and MetroGel are common topical medications used in the U.S. Dermaclear
and rosacea
Check with your Doctor about using Dermaclear to help clear
rosacea pimples and minimize redness. Customers have let us know that Dermaclear
helps relieve their rosacea symptoms.
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