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Treating Rosacea
September 9, 2000
The Background of Rosacea
Rosacea is a fairly common disease, especially in fair-skinned people of Celtic or Northern European heritage, hence the term curse of the Celts. Although women are more affected than men in earlier stages (3:1 ratio), men develop the swelling tissue that lead to rhinophyma (an enlarged, bumpy nose) much more frequently.
The importance of sun-damaged skin in rosacea cannot be stressed enough. Rosacea is always associated with sun exposure, so protection of the skin with total sun blocks and cover ups is important. However, an increase in sun sensitivity has not been shown in rosacea patients.
Some other contributing factors may be genetic disposition (heritage); gastrointestinal disturbances; and bacteria. The sun may also heat the skin and cause it to blush. None of them has been definitely confirmed, other than the contributing factors of sunlight and heat. It is certain, however, that rosacea patients have a tendency to flush and blush.
Treating Rosacea
While there is no absolute cure for rosacea, it is possible to make it go into submission. This means that the symptoms will temporarily disappear until something causes a flare-up.
Most treatments for rosacea are prescription medications, the most popular being Metro Cream or Metro Gel.
Regarding non-prescription products, the most effective skincare that we've seen used on rosacea is the NuCelle Mandelic Marine Complex System.
Mandelic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid derived from the bittersweet almond. Due to its even penetration, it causes virtually no irritation when it is applied. This makes it a much better choice than glycolic acid for the sensitive skinned rosacea sufferer. Mandelic acid also has antibacterial properties tht have long been known in the medical industry, which can help eliminate bacteria that may contribute to rosacea.
Here's what one longtime customer has to say about them:
"I have extremely sensitive skin with a rosacea condition. I've tried every type of Glycolic Acid product there is, and I've reacted badly to all of them...However to my utter delight and amazement, from the very first day, I could see and feel a wonderful difference with NuCelle® (Mandelic Acid products). It really works for my skin, and I'm truly grateful."
- Shaan Blamires, Model
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