- Who is most likely to get rosacea?
- What is the difference between rosacea and acne?
- Can diet and stress aggravate rosacea?
- Can I cure my rosacea?
- What are some common rosacea treatments?
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Who is most likely to get rosacea?
Women between the ages of 30 and 50 with a fair complexion are most affected by rosacea. Though most think of rosacea as an older person's condition, the majority of cases are seen in people 50 and younger. It's more common in women than in men, but ironically, men get the more extreme cases. Rosacea is also more common in people of Northern and Middle European decent, while it's least common in Mediterranean's, African-Americans, Asians and Hispanics. [top]
What is the difference between rosacea and acne?
Many people have very little knowledge of rosacea, so they see pimples and bumps on their faces and assume it is acne. That's not always true. Signs and symptoms of rosacea can include pimples and bumps on the face as well as redness, blushing and flushing in the face — all of which are very common. But there are many types of rosacea, so it can get fairly complicated. If you suspect you have the condition, you should see a dermatologist. [top]
Can diet and stress aggravate rosacea?
Controlling rosacea involves avoiding "trigger factors" that flare up symptoms. There is no known reason on why certain factors aggrevate rosacea, but if you look for "trigger factors" you can avoid elements that cause flare-ups. 3 factors that commonly cause flare ups are:
- Sun Exposure
- Heat
- Stress
By using sunscreen outdoors and avoiding extreme heat, you can begin to notice which factors cause the most flare ups. You can read more about trigger factors at the National Rosacea Society's Web site (www.rosacea.org). [top]
Unfortunately there is no known cure, however, there are many effective methods to control rosacea. [top]
What are some common rosacea treatments?
Here is a brief summary of common treatments and therapies for rosacea:
- Metronidazole - A topical therapy aimed at reducing inflammation.
- Azelaic acid - Helps slow the growth of bacteria on the skin. Appears to be effective at reducing redness in the skin and papules and pustules connected with rosacea.
- Laser Therapy - May help reduce flushing and the appearance of blood vessels.
Since rosacea tends to be chronic (occurring occasionally or frequently), finding a treatment approach that helps limit duration and frequency is ideal. Rubactum was designed with this purpose in mind. [top]
