Posts Tagged ‘acne rosacea’
January 25th, 2009
Do you find it confusing to find a rosacea treatment that really works? This can generally happen when you get too much advice and information from doctors, books, articles and the internet. So, to help you with acne rosea below are some techniques you can put to good use.
Most helpful to gain control over acne rosea is to keep your skin clean. However, you really need to know what to use on your skin. Avoid using any cleansers that contain harsh chemicals which usually lead to make rosacea worse. Be consistent in using anti-redness masks and soothing cleansers that contain powerful anti-oxidants through vitamins, specifically, A, C and E.
The sun and other environmental factors such as extreme weather conditions can most assuredly set off symptoms of acne rosea. It’s important to protect your skin by using sunscreen of at least 15 SPF, afterall, we can’t spend all our time indoors. Keep in mind that sunscreens do have an expiration date, so check it before applying.
Rosacea creams are highly effective in managing acne rosea. Unless you prefer prescription rosacea creams, there are readily available over the counter products that are all natural, safe and
effective.
Acne lotions can also be effective in treating acne rosea. Even though they are commonly used for the treatment of acne, they can be highly effective for treating rosacea as well. Do a little research and find one that comes highly recommended, as some of these lotions simply do not work.
Supplements, nutrient boost sprays, anti-redness masks and support serums will also help to manage and keep acne rosea under control. Zenmed formulated a complete system that includes all of these products to effectively fight against rosacea and all its symptoms in an all natural and safe way. All the ingredients of the Zenmed products are very soothing to the skin.
Maintaining a healthy diet is something most people seem to forget, or do not practice on a daily basis. This is just good to promote overall health and at the same time will keep your rosacea symptoms more manageable.
In conclusion, if you want to treat your acne rosea quickly and effectively then following these simple techniques will help to cure your rosacea, leaving you with healthier looking skin.
November 11th, 2008
Rosacea, rashes, and boils can often be confused with acne. All can appear similar to acne, but will not respond to acne treatments. Rosacea is a facial disease that makes the center of the face (cheeks, nose, chin, and sometimes the forehead) look like it has a red rash. Acne may occur in the presence of rosacea, complicating the diagnosis and requiring separate treatments for each condition. Rashes and boils may look like acne, red bumps or pus-filled lesions, but also will not respond to acne treatments. A doctor can determine by examination exactly what the condition is and recommend an appropriate treatment for either the rash or the boil.
Sun exposure can cause breakage in blood vessels that can result in rosacea symptoms, such as flushing and facial redness. This occurs because sun exposure accelerates collagen loss, weakening the supportive structures around the blood vessels. In fact, a growing body of medical evidence indicates that in many instances rosacea is caused by sun damage.
The four common symptoms of rosacea are:
Facial redness and flushing
Acne with pimples and papules
Visible blood vessels
Enlarged oil glands that cause the nose to redden and thicken
You can have one or more of these symptoms simultaneously, and each symptom requires a different treatment. But having one symptom does not necessarily mean that you will develop the others. If you experience any of these rosacea symptoms, seek help sooner rather than later because receiving treatment can prevent rosacea from developing to its later stages.
The later stages of the disease can and should be avoided. Having a bulbous nose, like comedian W.C. Fields, is actually a telltale rosacea symptom, one that can be treated, if necessary, but is best prevented.
It’s stressful to have rosacea. Studies indicate that rosacea sufferers commonly experience low self-esteem. When rosacea acts up, people want to hide. But if you have it, it’s better to face facts and get treatment.
If you are on the rosacea spectrum with any of the common symptoms, there are treatments that will help.
Some people with oily, sensitive, non-pigmented and wrinkled skin and rosacea, you may experience any of the following:
Facial redness
Pink patches
Difficulty tanning, frequent sunburns
Pimples
Facial oiliness
Enlarged pores
Facial rashes or pink scaling patches, especially around your nose
Visible red or blue facial blood vessels
Acne, burning, redness, or stinging in response to many skin care products
Yellow or skin-colored bumps with a dent in the middle
Enlarged nose
Wrinkles, frown lines, and crow’s feet
Increased risk of non-melanoma skin cancer
Most people that have oily, sensitive, non-pigmented, wrinkled skin experience redness and flushing. You may also notice yellowish bumps on your face with central indentations. These are enlarged oil-producing glands that over time may cause your nose to appear enlarged. Sun exposure worsens rosacea and all the symptoms on the rosacea spectrum.
November 1st, 2008
You might be wondering if there is a cure for rosacea. First let’s try to determine if it’s actually rosacea you are experiencing. If you’re noticing flushing and blushing on your face, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have rosacea. Other factors such as being flushed from exercise, heat, stress or sweating can cause many of us to become flushed. With rosacea you might be experiencing symptoms from certain triggers and find your blushing and flushing more frequent, lasting longer and longer, and eventually feel like it’s a permanent condition. Also along with flushing, another sign of rosacea can be acne like pimples that can develop on the face.
Rosacea will be persistent in the redness and swelling along the bridge of your nose, cheeks, forehead or chin. Your skin can appear to be bumpy, pores become enlarged, and have a pimple like appearance.
Rosacea, unlike acne will usually have no blackheads, however, in some cases (more advanced rosacea) a condition known as rhinophyma can develop, when the oil glands and blood vessels on the nose become so enlarged it causes a red bulbous appearance.
You may notice the redness to your face and acne type blemishes from rosacea come and go, therefore you may not even realize you need treatment.
If left untreated, rosacea can slowly become worse. So if you are experiencing signs of rosacea, and your skin doesn’t seem to go back to its original color, then consult your dermatologist. In order to best treat rosacea and be successful, the early you diagnosis it and start treating the symptoms, the better you will be able manage rosacea.
Other than the sun, there are other problems that can cause redness on the face, such as systemic lupus, menopause, certain thyroid problems, sensitivity issues, and some gland disorders. It is important to consult your dermatologist so they properly make a diagnosis. Understanding the cause of your redness will help determine the proper direction for treatment.
Within reason, make all the lifestyle changes possible and try to be consistent. Using a mild, gentle, vegetarian formulated cleanser, made specifically to not dry, or take away vital oils of the skin can help manage your rosacea symptoms. Zenmed gentle cleansing cream is made just for that reason. It will also remove impurities from the skin, at the same time preserving the natural pH mantle, leaving your skin nourished and soothed. Ideal for Rosacea sufferers.
Using Zenmed gentle cleansing cream, along with some other lifestyle changes, rosacea does not have to be complicated to control. If your doctor prescribes medication for your rosacea, make sure you take them consistently; they can help the progression of the disease. Using sunscreen regularly will help to avoid aggravating the redness and blood vessels with damage from the sun.
For oily to normal skin type.
For dry skin type.
Rachel N.
quote “Feels like heaven on my face”
“For the longest time, my raw, red skin had plagued me, and I tried everything to cure my Rosacea!! I thought my skin was too sensitive to products I washed with, so I changed them often and nothing worked. I even tried using sunscreen, but it wasn’t sunburn I was suffering from, although it often felt like it. It seemed I was doomed to have a burning red face. At work, I splashed my face with water when I felt one of my frequent burning sessions coming on. Nothing worked.
Then I found ZENMED®’s treatment for Rosacea called the Support Serum System. When I wash with the cleanser, it feels like heaven on my face. Both treatments together have taken the redness and irritation out of my skin. I hate wearing makeup, and it was only a few short weeks later, on Christmas, I wore no foundation for the first time in a year! My skin looked great in pictures! I love the feeling of this treatment. I strongly recommend it!”
Once your rosacea is under control, you can speak to your doctor about a series of three to six laser treatments. This should bring you good result that you can live with.
