How do you clear up rosacea?

Acne and rosacea are different skin conditions yet are often lumped into the same category. You can have both acne and rosacea, though.

Rosacea is more common in women and fair-skinned people, but usually symptoms are more severe in men. It’s often mistaken for acne, eczema, or another allergic reaction. Rosacea makes the skin extremely sensitive.

Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that mainly affects the face. It causes redness and visible blood vessels, and it may also result in small, red bumps which are common on the cheeks, nose and chin (“acneic type lesions” but not acne vulgaris).

The lumps associated with rosacea usually will not behave like acne, either. They generally don’t come to a head and seldom have pus. The other thing that may be noticed with rosacea is that it can involve the eyes, causing burning or itching.

The precise cause of rosacea hasn’t been determined yet, but it’s believed to be a combination of hereditary and environmental factors. There are known triggers that can worsen rosacea and cause a flare-up. These include drinking alcohol or hot beverages, eating cheese or spicy food, having an intestinal bacteria called Helicobacter pylori or a skin mite called Demodex.

Rosacea can’t be cured, but appropriate medical-grade skincare and treatments prescribed by skin-health professionals can help control the symptoms and clear it up. If in doubt, we encourage you to seek an expert opinion. Rosacea, whilst being a chronic skin condition, can be managed and controlled.

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I’d never heard of rosacea until someone on Facebook pointed out that maybe that was what I had. I found out I had rosacea and acne! Now that I know what I’m dealing with, I can do something about it. ~ Chloe, 19