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Rosacea is a skin condition that causes redness and little bumps like pimples on facial skin. Primary signs of Rosacea are flushing of face, persistent redness, bumps and pimples with burning sensation, visible blood vessels on the skin, eye irritation, plaques and facial swelling. Rosacea more frequently effects women but sometimes severe condition of Rosacea is found in men. As it effects the face it causes social and psychological problems and stress. It can also cause burning sensation and soreness in eyes.

Rosacea is triggered by exposure to sunlight and extreme temperatures, heavy exercises, exposure to cold winds, spicy food and alcoholic beverages and use of steroids. Rosacea is not a life threatening. It is a cyclic condition in most people with changing severity. A proper diagnosis of the condition will make it eminently treatable.

There are several likely causes of Rosacea but done is established conclusively. It may be a blood vessel disorder causing blood vessel to swell or a chronic bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal system or tiny mites living in hair follicles causing clogging of sebaceous gland openings or imbalance in immune system of the body. Rosacea effects a patient gradually. It begins with a tendency to blush easily and then it moves on to persistent redness in central portion of the face and nose. This is called pre-rosacea. After this stage the disease progresses to vascular- rosacea, a condition when small blood vessels on nose and cheek swell and are visible. This is also known as telangiectasia. The skin becomes dry and sensitive. Small red bumps may appear spreading across the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. This is known as inflammatory Rosacea. Rhinophyma is severe Rosacea when oil glands in nose and cheeks become enlarged. Ocular Rosacea is caused by burning sensation in the eyes. It may also cause conjunctivitis, the inflammation of inner lining of eyelids.

Diagnosis of Rosacea involves the system of elimination as there is no specific tests of the diseases. Dermatologists in Vasundhara may subject you to tests to rule out other conditions lice acne, lupus, eczema or psoriasis as these conditions can cause similar symptoms to that of Rosacea. Dermatologist may refer the patient to ophthalmologist if the condition effects eyes.

The treatment of Rosacea involves medication to reduce redness of the skin. These are azelaic acid, metronidazole and Mirlvaso. Oral antibiotics fight inflammation. Doxycycline is recommended as a pill in case of severe Rosacea. Tetracycline and Minocycline is also used. Isotretinoin is also used in severe Rosacea condition when other therapies don't work but this medication needs to be used with caution and is to be avoided in case of pregnant women. Laser therapy is one option that is used for Rosacea to reduce redness. Also, dermabrasion, intense pulsed light therapy and electro surgery is used for treatment of Rosacea.

Some home remedies for alleviating the flare up of Rosacea are protecting the face by applying sun screens, wearing hats and avoiding extreme sunshine and cold weather conditions. Treating your face skin gently by mild cleanser and moisturiser helps. Facial massage helps reducing inflammation and swelling. Oregano oil. Emu oil, laurel wood is said to be effective in controlling Rosacea. But alternative therapies may or may not help. Let your Dermatologist in Vasundhara decide the specific line of treatment for your skin condition.