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ROSACEA
ABSTRACT -
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition commonly seen in the fair skinned women. It causes redness and makes blood vessels visible on the face and can also produce small, red and pus-filled bumps sometimes. Although the condition is not curable, it can be still controlled by various treatments. It is a common disease which worsens if left untreated.
CAUSES -
- High consumption of spicy food, caffeine and dairy products
- Smoking and alcohol abuse
- Excessive cosmetics application
- Allergy due to sunlight, wind and humidity
- Forceful and exhaustive exercises
- Hereditary factors
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –
- Redness on the face
- Swollen and pus-filled bumps
- Nose inflammation
- Eye conditions like dryness, irritation and reddened eyelids
COMPLICATIONS –
- Inflamed cheeks
- Rhinophyma: A condition wherein there is tissue buildup around the nose
- Swollen sebaceous glands (inside the nose)
DIAGNOSIS –
There are no specific tests to diagnose Rosacea but the following can help:
- Physical examination
- Eye test if eyes are affected
- Tests to diagnose other different skin conditions like acne, eczema or psoriasis since these also show same kind of symptoms.
TREATMENT –
- Creams and ointments
- Skin care routine
- Medications like antibiotics for reducing the symptoms
- Therapies like Light Therapy and Electrosurgery
RISK FACTORS –
- Genetics and hereditary factors
- Fair skin
- Ageing
- Smoking
PREVENTION –
- Treat skin gently and keep it clean
- Be aware of allergies and allergens to skin and try to stay away
- Use sunscreen to protect skin from sunlight
- Avoid low quality makeup products
EPIDEMIOLOGY –
- Estimation shows that the prevalence rate of this condition is 2 to 22% in the fair skinned population.
- It’s a very common condition treated according to the level of severity.
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