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Proven Treatment to Get Rid
Of Acne Rosacea
By: S. Janice Peel
Signs of Acne
Rosacea
Acne vulgaris is the most common form of acne and
most often appears with the beginning of puberty. This
type of acne is characterized by whiteheads and
blackheads. Acne rosacea, on the other hand, usually
makes its debut sometime after the age of 30 and before
50. Also, it is confined to the nose, cheeks, chin,
forehead and eyelids. Unlike common acne, acne rosacea
is not linked to overactive oil glands.
The
outbreaks seen in acne rosacea consist of minute dilated
blood vessels, papules and pustules. These lesions
affect the color of the skin causing it to be bright
red. The color may even take on a dull red or sometimes
a purplish hue. At first the redness may last for just a
few hours, but as the condition progresses and
recurrences continue, the color persists and can become
permanent.
The over-growth of the sebaceous
glands, especially those on the nose, lead to thickening
of the skin, and an enlargement of the nose. This
bulbous nose, as it is called, is one of the best known
looks so often associated with acne rosacea. Although
rosacea is most commonly seen in women, men have the
most severe cases and are the ones that develop the
disfiguring bulbous nose, known as rhinophyma. Odd as it
may seem, rhinophyma sometimes is the only sign of the
condition.
Rosacea outbreaks are aggravated by
different things in different people, and those
afflicted with the condition soon realize what causes
their inflammations to worsen and avoid those things.
Some of the common stimulants are hot beverages, spicy
foods and alcohol. Also, exposure to the sun and heat
can be aggravating factors.
Acne rosacea is not
a life-threatening, but it certainly causes severe
alterations in a person's appearance which can lead to
psychosomatic and emotional problems.
There are
not many complications associated with acne rosacea. But
one is inflammation of the eyelashes or outer surface of
the eyes which can result in eye irritations. Also,
though rare, the membrane covering the lens (cornea) can
become inflamed leading to impaired
vision.
How Acne Rosacea Is
Treated
Topical and Oral Medication.
There is no cure for rosacea since the exact cause of
the disease is not known. Successful treatment is based
on controlling the acne-like symptoms with the same
topical and systemic medications used in treating
regular acne.
The most effective treatment
includes long term use of topical and oral antibiotics
to control the eruptions. Tetracycline seems to be the
antibiotic of choice. The dosages are slowly lowered,
giving enough just to maintain control. The eventual
goal is to be able to discontinue the antibiotic
altogether without the rosacea pimples returning.
Tetracycline is one of those drugs that should never be
taken during pregnancy since it affects the unborn
child.
Laser and Surgery. Laser treatment has
been successful in eliminating the enlarged facial blood
vessels. This is a treatment that causes very little
discomfort. Also, surgery can be used to remove the
excess tissue associated with rhinophyma.
The
psychological and stress problems associated with acne
rosacea should never be ignored because they can be very
severe. A medical specialist may be required.
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