Acne Treatment Skin Care

Rosacea Sometimes called “Adult Acne”

Sometimes called “Adult Acne” occurs in people of all ages, especially older women when they go through the menopause.

Two famous men with the affliction are W.C. Fields and former United States President Bill Clinton. The disorder is characterized by redness, pimples, and in advanced stages. Thickened skin. People who suffer from flushing or blush easily are most at risk of developing rosacea.

Though often misdiagnosed as acne, rosacea if fact, not acne. Rosacea affects thousands of people in the U.S. alone, mostly those over the age of 30. I generally appear as a red rash confined at the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin. This redness is often accompanied by bumps, pimples and skin blemishes. The reason it is so commonly mistaken for acne.

Further, this redness is also linked to the fact that blood vessels may become more visible on the skin. Rosacea has been shown to be more prevalent in women than in men, but often is found in men it tens to be more severe. If you are seeking treatment and you think it may actually be rosacea, you need to be aware that most of the treatments differ quite a bit from those used in the care of acne vulgaris. Acne does not cause rosacea, but many of the medications used in the treatment of acne can contribute to the onset and/or aggravation of rosacea symptoms.

These products are frequently used to open the pores (exfoliates, various acid-based product, and retinoid) but can be very drying and irritating to the skin.

NATURAL TREATMENT for ROSACEA

A 12 week double-blind study comprising of 246 participants found that a cream containing 1% Chrusanthellum indicum significantly improved  rosacea symptoms as compared to placebo.

This is also evidence that indicates that cream containing niacinamide might be helpful also.

One preliminary study found some evidence that a cream made from green tea may provide benefits as well.

Although not supported by meaningful scientific evidence, some alternative health practitioners believe that rosacea is caused by poor digestion, and recommend use of apple cider vinegar or betaine hydrochloride to increase stomach acidity. Additionally, they may recommend digestive enzymes, such as bromelain from pineapple. Other natural treatments sometimes recommended for rosacea, but that also lack scientific support, include burdock, aloe Vera, chamomile, red clover, yellow dock, rose hips, zinc, selenium, vitamins B, C, D and E, aromatherapy, Chinese herbal medicine and food allergen avoidance.