What is rosacea?
It is a chronic skin condition that involves swelling of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead or eyelids, and may appear as redness, prominent blood vessels, spider-like, swelling or skin rash similar acne.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors of rosacea
Although the cause of rosacea is unknown, you are more likely to develop this harmless skin condition if:
- You are fair skinned.
- He blushes easily.
- Are female, although men are more severely affected.
- Is between 30 and 50 years of age.
Rosacea involves enlargement of the blood vessels just under the skin and may be associated with other skin disorders (acne vulgaris, seborrhea) or eye disorders (blepharitis, keratitis).
Symptoms of rosacea
- Redness of the face in different areas or entire face.
- Tendency to flush or blush easily
- Increased vascularity (spider-like blood vessels called telangiectasia) of the face – red, bulbous nose
- Acne-like skin eruptions (may ooze or crust)
- Burning or stinging sensation in the face
- Irritated, watery, bloodshot
Treatment of rosacea
Scientific medicine classifies as a condition of rosacea which has no known cure and for which only palliative treatment is available. The goal of treatment is to identify and avoid possible triggers, and thus reduce the exacerbation or exacerbation of the condition. As the person you keep track of these symptoms should start to see a pattern within several weeks of what makes your rosacea worse. This information should be used to prevent future exacerbations.
These measures may help:
- Avoid sun exposure and use sunscreen every day
- Avoid prolonged exertion in hot weather
- Try to reduce stress and try deep breathing, yoga or other relaxation techniques
- Limit consumption of spicy foods, alcohol and hot drinks
Triggers vary from person to person. Other triggers may include wind, hot baths, cold weather, specific skin products, exercise or other factors. In severe cases, laser surgery can help reduce redness. Surgical reduction of enlarged nose tissue may also improve your appearance, if you so choose.
Expectations (prognosis) of rosacea
Rosacea is not dangerous from a medical point of view and is not curable, but can usually be controlled with treatment. This condition can be persistent and chronic.
Complications of Rosacea
- Permanent changes in appearance (for example, a bulbous nose)
- Psychological damage, loss of self esteem
How do I use aloe vera to combat rosacea?
Aloe Vera is the plant of choice for skin care, as the hydrates, softens, cleans and regenerates. It penetrates the three layers of the skin, the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis, and expels the bacteria and the fatty deposits that clog the pores. Aloe gel has moisturizing and penetrating capacity four times higher than water, which multiplies its effectiveness.
Upon entering, the action of its natural nutrients, minerals, vitamins, amino acids and enzymes stimulate the reproduction of new cells, it is a prodigious regenerative cell, healing, toning and high penetration into the skin. Aloe vera juice fasting eaten and applied externally has given very good results in cases of rosacea, acne, psoriasis and eczematous eruptions.
Aloe Vera has an action similar to steroids such as cortisone, but without the harmful effects of it. It is also an excellent sunscreen UV and removes stains caused by the sun and prevents ailments that can cause.
