Learning About Mild Rosacea

Many people have various skin conditions – no one's skin is, after all, perfect. The skin conditions could be caused by hormones, lifestyles, corresponding medical conditions, or genetics. The important thing for people to keep in mind, however, is that medical technology has advanced to such a point that now these skin conditions can be successfully treated.

One of the most common skin conditions that people can suffer from is mild rosacea. Despite the fact that over 45 million people around the world suffer from it, it is still a misunderstood skin condition. Usually, Caucasians of European ancestry tend to develop mild rosacea. This skin condition is easily recognizable, in that it starts with flushing on any part of the nose or face, and even sometimes the scalp.

Mild rosacea generally stops at the flushing part, but for those who have more advanced forms of this condition, blood vessels can become easily apparent, and pustules might form. The skin will have a tendency to feel sensitive either way, with the more severe form being accompanied by a burning sensation.

Statistics show that women are three times more likely to suffer from the skin condition, with it most often starting to become noticeable between the ages of 30 and 60, but it can be developed at any age. Several famous people have been known to suffer from mild rosacea, with Bill Clinton being among them.

While this skin condition can often be caused by a rise of peptides, it is most commonly caused by hereditary factors. For example, Celtic people are among the heritages that develop this skin condition. The first signs of the condition are indicated by a facial redness that is usually attributed to temperature changes, cleaning the face too rigorously, or exercising.

There are additional triggers of this skin condition, and they include various foods, such as those that contain caffeine and lots of spices. Also, if a person has a tendency to drink a lot of alcohol, that can definitely contribute to the facial redness.

How can this skin condition be treated? Well, the treatments will vary in accordance with the unique needs of the patient. First of all, the person will need to find a dermatologist who has an extensive experience with treating this kind of skin problem, and who also has many verifiable testimonials to that effect.

The first thing that the dermatologist might have the patient do is keep a diary. In this diary, the person will be asked to record any noticeable changes in the skin after eating a certain kind of food or doing a certain kind of activity. These will help both the patient and the dermatologist to figure out any triggers.

Also, the patient will be asked to protect their skin from the sun, since this skin condition has a tendency to develop in people with very fair skin. Ideally, it is best to wear an SPF of 30 or more each time the patient knows that he or she will be out in the sun.

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