The word "rosacea" (from Latin rosaceus — pink) is a skin disease that is manifested by redness of the face and the appearance of inflammatory nodules on the forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, and less often on the eyelids.
Rosacea most often manifests itself in 30-40 years. The genetic factor plays an important role in the development of the disease.
Symptoms:
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Permanent redness on the skin of the forehead, nose, cheeks, chin
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Reactivity — the appearance of redness with minor irritating factors
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Raised red bumps with or without pus on a red background
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Dilated blood vessels — telangiectasia
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Burning sensation or sand in the eyes
Factors that enhance rosacea:
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Consumption of hot, spicy food, hot drinks, alcohol
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Sudden temperature changes.
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Sunlight
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Stress
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Aggressive cosmetic procedures
The photo clearly shows the result before and after rosacea treatment by Svetlana Turbovskaya, a dermatovenerologist and allergist and immunologist at the EMC.
Rosacea therapy includes special care, the use of external medications, systemic therapy for a long time and cosmetic procedures: laser therapy, IPL therapy (treatment with high-intensity flashes of light), etc.
Rosacea is successfully treated, but an integrated approach is very important.
Preventive measures:
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Abandonment of baths and saunas
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Do not use creams with hormonal and vasodilating components, alcohols, heavy oils
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Diet: avoid eating spicy foods, alcohol, and hot drinks
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Use products for sensitive skin and sunscreen with SPF50
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