| According to statistics put forth by the National | | | | Someone who lives in a warm climate and |
| Rosacea Foundation, millions of people suffer from | | | | suddenly becomes exposed to cold temperatures |
| a chronic skin condition known as Rosacea. The | | | | can also cause skin to respond negatively. Alcohol, |
| condition effects men and women, but is three | | | | caffeine, spicy foods and foods that contain |
| times more likely to appear in women. The | | | | histamine such as aged cheese, red wine, beer, |
| chronic skin reddening and irritation causes | | | | cured pork and yogurt, have been discovered to |
| sufferers discomfort, embarrassment and a | | | | trigger rosacea symptoms. Certain medications |
| self-conscious feeling. The social lives of these | | | | and skin treatments containing harsh chemicals |
| individuals are severely effected. | | | | also worsen sensitive skin. Emotional stress not |
| There are four types of rosacea with varying | | | | only takes its toll on the body, but also can be |
| symptoms. One type may cause skin to blush or | | | | mirrored in skin conditions. |
| flush easily and it is not uncommon for the | | | | Individuals suffering from rosacea or an |
| appearance of spider veins. Another type consists | | | | exacerbated outbreak are not inclined to want to |
| of chronic skin reddening with reddened and pus | | | | go out in public. Recent developments in skin care |
| filled pimples. This condition is sometimes confused | | | | help heal existing conditions and minimize further |
| with acne. | | | | eruptions. Doctor formulated skin preparations |
| Another variety of the condition includes | | | | that include cleansers, creams and lotions. These |
| thickened, irritated skin which may form nodules | | | | can improve overall skin appearance dramatically. |
| on the skin surface and may be accompanied by | | | | Anti-inflammatory chemicals reduce red skin in as |
| the appearance of spider veins. This type may | | | | little as 4 to 12 weeks. These formulations also |
| also affect the skin on the ears. The last type of | | | | diminish pimples, pustules and nodular lesions. The |
| rosacea affects the eyes and eyelids, which may | | | | specially prepared cleansers, lotions and cremes |
| feel irritated, red and dry. All types may cause | | | | reduce skin dryness, sensitivity, burning and |
| the skin to tingle, burn and be overly sensitive. | | | | itching. They also improve overall texture. |
| Doctors have discovered that many things can | | | | These special skin preparations are also useful on |
| cause or trigger rosacea outbreaks. Some | | | | other skin conditions. The texture of sun |
| individuals have been tested and found to have | | | | damaged skin will has a smoother appearance, |
| systemic bacterial outbreaks, which are | | | | fine lines disappear and wrinkles are diminished. |
| successfully treated with antibiotics. Exposing the | | | | Age spots and other areas of hyperpigmentation |
| skin to extreme temperature changes can have | | | | are greatly reduced. The skin regains elasticity and |
| an adverse effect. Sun exposure, hot baths or | | | | is able to retain moisture, giving it an overall more |
| showers, hot weather and wind are known to be | | | | youthful appearance. |
| skin irritants. | | | | |