Do you have Rosacea? How to diagnose this chronic skin condition.
If you suffer from a red complexion, flushing or blushing, a red nose and cheeks and dry, flaky skin with pimples, you probably suffer from the chronic skin condition rosacea. Formerly known as acne rosacea, rosacea is more common in women than men, although men often have more severe symptoms. Most people who have rosacea are fair-skinned, fair-haired and blue-eyed, although it is also seen more rarely in dark-skinned people. The disease affects at least 14 million people in the United States of America, typically between 20 and 50 years of age.
The main symptoms of the skin condition are:
– a burning or tingling sensation
– a persistant redness after blushing or flushing
– pimples, papules or pustules on the face
– tiny visible blood vessels under the skin
– thickening of skin, especially around the nose area
– gritty, uncomfortable eyes (ocular rosacea)
The true cause of rosacea is not really known but certain factors are known to aggravate the condition. Sufferers should avoid exposure to extreme temperatures and...