Rosacea is an extremely common, but often overlooked, disease affecting over 14 million Americans today. Unfortunately, the National Rosacea Society says that about 78 percent of Americans neither know how to recognize this disease, or how to treat it.

Extremely common in fair-skinned people, Rosacea is most often characterized by “erythema,” or flushing of the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin. In less prevalent cases, this flushing can also affect the shoulders and back of the individual. Although rosacea affects women about three times more often than men, rosacea does not discriminate.

The ultimate cause of rosacea is unknown, but some scientists believe that there is a hereditary component. Those of European and Scandinavian descent seem to be predisposed to the disease. Scientists have also learned that factors such as elevated levels of the peptide Cathelicidin, Stratum Corneum Tryptic Enzymes (SCTEs), and steroids can induce, or lead to rosacea. Trigger factors include prolonged sun exposure, increased stress, excessive exercise, severe temperature fluctuations, and certain skin care products.

There are four subtypes of rosacea. Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea often exhibits a persistent flushing, or redness, with the possibility of visible blood vessels in the face. Papulopustular rosacea also manifests as distinct redness, but includes a bumpy uneven texture that often leads it to being confused as acne vulgaris. Phymatous rosacea leads to a thickening of the skin because of an excess of tissue and an irregular epidermal texture. Finally, ocular rosacea affects the eyes, making eyelids irritated, red, swollen, and uncomfortable.

Although there is no cure for rosacea, the disease can be controlled. Treatments include a personalized and gentle skin-cleansing regime, daily sun protection with products containing zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide, Tetracycline antibiotics, and even laser and Intense Pulsed Light therapy.

Often rosacea patients simply learn to identify their trigger factors and avoid those situations. Treatment is long-term, as rosacea is characterized by periods of flare-ups and remissions, but most patients see an outlook of about one to two years before their rosacea is more adequately controlled.

Customer Reviews of Rosacea Products

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--Carolyn Van Housen

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