The Symptoms and Treatment of Rosacea
Rosacea is a type of skin blemish that may make the sufferer look as if he or she has a perpetual flush. The milder forms of this skin disease may look like a deep red blush or makeup done wrong. Sometimes, however, the skin disease makes itself known through the appearance of pustules and the dilation of facial blood vessels.
General Signs
Usually, this type of skin blemish affects the center of the face. There could be redness on the cheeks, forehead and nose. Those who have it bad will have an enlarged, reddish nose. Sufferers will feel gritty red eyes, as if they have not slept in quite awhile. The reddish tone can spread to the neck and chest.
Affected People
Dubbed “the Curse of the Celts”, the skin disease affects mostly Caucasians, particularly Northwestern Europeans. However, people from other ethnicities are not completely safe from the problem. Both men and women can suffer from it, though more women than women suffer from the disease. The onset of the skin disease peaks at the age range of 30 to 60. 
Types of Rosacea
There are four identified types of the skin disease. The mildest form, called Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, appears almost normal except for the permanent redness. Of course, the sufferer experiences itching and burning as well. Another subtype, Papulopustular rosacea, is often confused with pimples because of the bumps that contain pus. Phymatous rosacea, yet another subtype, causes the enlargement of the nose and the thickening of skin among other signs and symptoms. Do you know that one disease subtype only affects the eyes? Sufferers will have reddish, gritty eyes. They will constantly feel the sensation of a foreign body on their eyeballs. Even their eyelids could be affected with the itching and burning sensation.
Getting Help
The skin disease is often not treated especially if there is minimal irritation experienced. The mildest form can be treated or rather covered up with cosmetics. Sufferers are also advised to have an alkaline diet instead of an acidic one. It is believed that an acidic diet can result to rosacea. A mix of glycerol and diluted camphor oil is also given to some patients. Said patients are reported to have been successfully cured without experiencing side effects. There are also topical ointments that could be prescribed by a dermatologist to reduce the burning, itching and redness. Another treatment is going under the laser. Sufferers are also advised to wear sunscreen when going out.
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