The Truth About Rosacea: Causes and Treatments
Rosacea is a common skin condition that affects about 16 million Americans. It is characterized by facial redness, flushing, and bumps or pimples. If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from rosacea, you may be wondering what causes this condition and how you can treat it. Keep reading to learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of rosacea. We will also provide tips for how you can manage your symptoms and keep your skin healthy!
What causes/triggers rosacea?
There is no clear-cut answer to what causes rosacea. However, there are many factors that may be partly responsible for the development of this condition. These include:
Family history
Rosacea often runs in families, so you may be more likely to develop the condition if your parents or grandparents had it.
Hormonal changes
Rosacea has been found to be more common in women than men, and many women find that their symptoms worsen during pregnancy or menopause.
Certain medications
Some medications, such as corticosteroids or blood pressure drugs, can make rosacea worse.
Excessive sun exposure
People with rosacea are more likely to experience inflammation and redness after sun exposure.
Stress
Stress can trigger or worsen rosacea symptoms in some people.
Diet
Certain foods or drinks, such as hot beverages or spicy foods, may trigger rosacea flare-ups in some people.
Symptoms of rosacea
Symptoms of rosacea can vary from person to person. They may come and go, and they may get worse over time. Common symptoms include redness, inflammation, bumps and pimples on the skin, and burning or stinging sensations. Some people with rosacea also experience dryness, itching, or excessive tear production.
Treatments
There is currently no cure for rosacea, but there are treatments that can help control the symptoms such as:
Topical medications
These are applied directly to the skin and can help reduce redness and inflammation.
Oral medications
These are taken by mouth and can help reduce inflammation throughout the body.
Laser therapy
This therapy uses intense pulsed light to destroy the excess blood vessels that are causing the redness and inflammation.
In addition to medical treatment, there are also some lifestyle changes you can make to help manage your rosacea symptoms. These include:
Avoiding triggers
If you know what triggers your rosacea flare-ups, it is important to avoid these triggers as much as possible. Common triggers include sun exposure, wind, hot weather, spicy food, alcohol, and stress.
Proper Skincare
Usually, rosacea is connected to your gut; therefore, most studies claim that you have to adjust your diet in order to heal your gut which is a good thing and can keep your rosacea symptoms at bay. But from the experience of licensed esthetician, Spela Hernandez, this isn’t always the case.
It’s also possible to treat rosacea with proper skincare and home care. Here’s a detailed skincare step from Spela Hernandez for those suffering from rosacea:
Peptide Sensi Cleanse
Start off with a very mild cleanser that won’t strip off your skin. The Peptide Sensi Cleanse is a gentle cleanser that provides deep pore cleansing while moisturizing your skin.
Epidermal Repair Serum
This is the key to treating rosacea. What this magic formula will do is detoxify your skin and actually heal the inflammation. You have to use this serum day and night, and you must not skip it. A bottle will last you a month and a half and it cannot be longer than that; otherwise, you’re just wasting time and money.
Stem Cell Infusion Serum
Spalina Skincare’s Stem Cell Infusion serum improves skin damage and aging due to the advanced exosome technology that delivers over 600 growth factors and skin cells. Using this along with the Epidermal Repair serum will give you amazing results. These two serums together are the basics to treating rosacea. It’s a big investment, but these are very effective in treating your rosacea.
Restorative Algae Creme with CQ10
This moisturizer is very soothing on the skin and can significantly reduce redness and inflammation which is great for those suffering with rosacea.
Hydrating Mineral Zinc Oxide SPF40
As mentioned, sun exposure can be a trigger for rosacea so you’d want to protect your skin by applying sunscreen. This one is super hydrating and is great for sensitive skin.
So those are the very basic skincare steps that will effectively treat your rosacea, but you have to really stick to this if you want to see results and heal your skin.
Of course, seeing a licensed esthetician is also highly recommended as there may be additional treatments that will help further improve your skin condition. You can also watch the video below to learn how Spela Hernandez effectively treats her clients’ rosacea.
