Skin Care Tips For Rosacea Symptoms

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that affects adults, usually between the ages of 30 and 60. Rosacea causes redness and inflammation on the skin along with several small pus-filled pustules. The pustules usually appear around the nose, cheek, forehead, and chin. The skin appears flushed and rough due to these pustules. Sometimes, the nose also appears swollen and bulbous due to this condition. Although the condition is mostly visible in Caucasians of European descent, it can also affect people of other ethnicities.

The exact cause of rosacea is not known, but it is mostly found to be a result of hereditary and environmental factors. However, there are several factors that can act as a trigger for rosacea – hot or spicy foods, direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, hot baths, stress, use of certain drugs, alcohol, etc.

Rosacea needs to be treated in time so as to avoid worsening of the condition. It may seem to heal itself in due time, but that’s usually a dormant period. In most cases, rosacea affects a person in cycles, with phases of dormancy followed by flare-ups. Although no definitive cure for rosacea is available, treatments should be carried out to manage the symptoms. If left untreated, rosacea has the tendency to grow worse over time.

Here are some skin care tips for rosacea that you can try out.

• Use green tea extract: Apply green tea extract on the affected skin two times a day. This is an effective home remedy for rosacea.

• Use oatmeal paste: Make a paste by mixing oatmeal with warm water and apply it on your skin twice a day. This will help reduce the irritation and inflammation of your skin.

• Protect from sunlight: As far as possible, avoid going out in the direct sun. Apply a sunscreen lotion with proper sun protection factor (SPF) to protect your skin from sunlight.

• Take apple cider vinegar: Rosacea patients are often found to be deficient in digestive enzymes in the intestine. Taking apple cider vinegar orally can help release digestive enzymes and improve your digestion. However, it is best to consult a doctor before having apple cider vinegar as continuous use of it may cause some problem in the intestine. The doctor may prescribe some appropriate digestive enzyme supplements.

• Use gentle cleansers: Be particularly careful about the cosmetics you use to cleanse your skin. Do not use any product that contains alcohol or other skin irritants. Also, avoid wearing make-up for a long duration as it may clog the skin pores and deteriorate your condition further.