Acne Rosacea

What is acne rosacea?

Acne rosacea is a rare, long-term condition that affects the skin and sometimes the eyes, it is a type of acne and can take place on the fact and sometimes the upper body.

Symptoms

The symptoms of acne rosacea are;

• Pimples/spots/zits
• Redness
• Thickened skin
• Flushing
• Pink bumps on the skin
• Burning sensations
• Nodules

Who does acne rosacea affect?

To give you a rough idea of the scale of the disease, around 14 million people, both men and women, in the USA are affected by it. The disease normally strikes between the ages of 30 and 60. Anyone is prone to it, but fair skinned females seem to be the main victims.

What are the causes of acne rosacea?

Currently, doctors and dermatologists are not quite yet certain of what causes acne rosacea, but the common and accepted reason for catching the disease in though inheriting certain genes.

Some research has lead to the conclusion that it is cuased when blood vessels expand too much and easily and therefore result in redness and flushing. Previous acne rosacea sufferers believe that these factors have worsened their condition, but bear in mind, everyone if different;

• Sunlight
• Heat exposure
• Extremely cold temperatures
• Vigorous excercise
• Alcohol consumption
• Spicy and hot beverages
• Prolonged use of steroids
• Emotional stress
• Menopause

Treatment for acne rosacea

Although, like acne, there is no cure for the disease, there are some treatments to keep it at bay, you should visit your dermatologist for more information and treatment for acne rosacea.

Your dermatologist or doctor may give you some antibiotics, such as metronidazle, which the patient can apply directly to the affected area. But for a severe and advanced case of acne rosacea, your doctor may prescribe you some oral antibiotics, such as;

• erythromycin
• tetracycline
• doxycycline
• minocycline

Remember; to see visible improvement could take weeks or months, but stick at it and YOU WILL see improvements.