Treating Rosacea

Treating Rosacea – Time For A Different Approach?

Rosacea, or acne rosacea, is a type of skin rash that occurs primarily on the face. Among its symptoms are frequent and intense flushing or blotchy redness, the appearance of tiny broken blood vessels on the nose and cheeks and, sometimes, acne-like pimples or pustules. Other possible signs of rosacea include: watery, irritated or bloodshot eyes; a facial burning or stinging feeling; red, raised patches on the face; and facial swelling.

The United States Food and Drug Administration recently identified several subtypes of rosacea. One involves a thickening of facial skin, especially in the nose; this type is most famously seen in the thick, bulbous nose of the late actor and comedian W.C. Fields. Another, more serious form of rosacea includes eye irritation that can become so severe it damages the cornea and threatens sight.

While the more common “red-faced” form of rosacea does not necessarily lead to more severe forms of rosacea, it still causes discomfort and embarassment for many sufferers. Many people mistakenly believe that rosacea develops as a result of heavy drinking of alcohol, or is a sign of alcoholism. This is simply not true. While drinking alcohol, especially red wine, can cause flushing and redness in people with rosacea, it can also do the same to people without rosacea as well. The red-faced symptoms of rosacea ARE NOT signs of alcoholism.

Rosacea symptoms can also be aggravated by stress, wind, cold weather, hot baths, spicy foods, and a number of medications and skin care products. Sunlight can also increase symptoms of rosacea; people with rosacea should avoid direct sunlight, and use a strong sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) as well.

What Causes Rosacea?

Several theories exist as to what causes rosacea. Some scientists believe that a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori, which causes intestinal infection, might be a cause. Others believe that a parasite called Demodex folliculorum, or human demodex, causes rosacea. This mite, which lives in hair follicles, is believed to clog oil glands, which leads to the inflammation seen in rosacea.

Can Rosacea Be Controlled?

Doctors often prescribe antibiotics such as tetracycline to treat rosacea, but the success of such treatments vary greatly, as many people see little or no improvement in their symptoms when using them. Another problem is that such medications often cause unwanted side effects which can be more annoying than rosacea itself.

Rosacea Relief

While there is no known cure for rosacea, the experts at ZENMED® have developed the ZENMED® Skin Support System, which can greatly control rosacea and reduce its symptoms. This revolutionary skin care system prevents and treats rosacea topically where the problems lies – on the surface of the skin.

Consisting of ZENMED® Support Serum, a safe and effective all-natural ointment, with ZENMED® Gentle Cleansing Cream and ZENMED® Anti-Redness Mask, the Skin Support System gently and effectively handles rosacea and helps restore skin to its natural health.

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