AYURVEDA MAY BE THE MAGIC ANTIDOTE FOR ROSACEA

Rosacea is mainly found in the people of Celtic descendant but the cure for it is still obtained. Though it is very rare in the Asian countries, especially in India, yet there seem to be some breakthrough in the cure in India. The ancient medical process known as Ayurveda is gaining a lot of respect and trust in providing cure for rosacea. Although the results are in the initial stages, yet it has been found quite effective in controlling rosacea. The best part is that Ayurveda has no side effects like the steroids which are normally prescribed for rosacea.

ELEVEN SYMPTOMS TO RECOGNIZE ROSACEA

Rosacea is often confused with acne and the patient doesn?t understand the consequence. If one can decipher the eleven tell-tale symptoms of Rosacea at the onset, the chances of controlling it increase. The early detection can save the person from a lot of physical and mental trauma that the patients of this disease face. These symptoms are found in 90% of the patients in some or other form.

The symptoms of Rosacea:

? Facial flushing: The most familiar symptom of Rosacea includes facial flushing as there is increased blood flow. During the mild flushing, not much ruddiness occurs. When the flush is moderate, face becomes mild red and during intense flushing, the face is extremely red. Sometimes the flushing lasts from few seconds to many months.

MANAGE YOUR ROSACEA AND SEEK HELP

If on a sunny day you are pronounced as a patient of Rosacea, let it not dampen your spirit. Consider yourself lucky that you have come to know about your condition and are in a better position to manage Rosacea. More than 70% of the people suffering with Rosacea are not aware of their condition and come to know about it at a very advanced stage.

For managing the condition you should be aware that Rosacea is:

? A progressive skin disorder.

? It runs often in the family for many generations.

? There is no permanent cure for Rosacea, it can only be controlled.

? It can initiate deep rooted psychological problems.

OCULAR ROSACEA: ROSACEA OF THE EYES

Ocular Rosacea is a condition of eye which is caused by Rosacea. More than 60% of the people who suffers from acne Rosacea fall prey to ocular Rosacea. Ocular Rosacea is a grim condition that needs to be controlled at the earliest or it can lead to blindness. The eyes are sensitive to light and inflammation of eye is common. The visual acuity decreases and dryness of eyes occur. In most cases the Rosacea appears first on the skin and then in the eyes but in about 20% cases, ocular Rosacea occurs before the skin shows any symptoms of the disease.

Manifestation of ocular Rosacea:

There are many symptoms associated with ocular Rosacea. Some of the conditions are

PITYRIASIS ROSACEA AT A GLANCE

One of the common forms of Rosacea is the Pityriasis Rosacea. Pityriasis Rosacea is separate form of Rosacea which is often mistaken as eczema or ringworm. It is widespread among the people and the major drawback is that, it is very hard to treat. This form of Rosacea develops mainly between the ages of 10 and 35.

It stats with a big pink patch on the chest, back or groin with scales. Mostly it develops as a pink rash that lasts for many weeks. In 75% cases it occurs as a single and isolated oval patch with hard border called the herald patch. Within some time, more patches appear and a distinctive pattern is formed which like an inverted Christmas tree. Unlike Rosacea that affects the face most, Pityriasis Rosacea rarely appears on the face. Except the main patch, all other patches are nothing but small rashes. Sometimes the skin eruption is extremely widespread and severe.

ROSACEA-THE LIFE DISRUPTING SKIN AILMENT

Rosacea (pronounced as ro-za-she-uh) is a common skin ailment which is more often than not, misunderstood. It affects about 45 million people all over the world. It has been found that it affects mostly the people of Caucasian origin though other ethnicities also suffer from it.

Rosacea commences as erythema i.e. ruddiness of skin due to capillary congestion. The disease starts from the centre of the face and gradually spread to cheeks, forehead and nose. Though not very common, it can also affect neck, scalp and ears. It is a chronic disease which progresses unless treated in the earlier stages. Once it starts growing, some other symptoms can also be seen. These include red dome shaped papules, pustules etc. It can cause Telangiectasia, where the blood vessels of the face get dilated. If Rosacea is not treated for long, it can cause Rhinophyma that is red lobulated nose. The eyes are the most affected part as they become red and puffy.

ROSACEA DURING THE PREGNANCY

Rosacea doesn?t adversely affect the pregnancy. The disorder is not life threatening but there is one persisting fear that the child may suffer from Rosacea in the later stages. The Rosacea during the pregnancy increases due to release of different hormones in the body.
During the pregnancy, the Rosacea may see a marked increase as the mother cannot use any type of topical or oral medicine for Rosacea. Most of Rosacea medicines contain isotretinoin which can cause permanent birth defect in the fetus. Malformation of body or brain may occur. The woman suffering from Rosacea must discontinue taking any medicine for Rosacea at least two months before she tries for getting pregnant.

ROSACEA: FACTS AT A GLANCE

1. Rosacea is a common disease of skin and is widespread. It resembles acne but the reason and cause of developing Rosacea is different. Rosacea is called ?the curse of Celts? as they are prone to the disorder. The women nearing the menopause have more chances of getting this disorder.

2. Rosacea is a chronic neurovascular disorder of skin which progresses with time. The central vertical parts of the face are affected. Sometimes, even the nose and chest are also affected.

3. All the people can suffer from Rosacea but it is mainly the people from Celtic descendant and fair skinned people are more susceptible. Due to lack of pigmentation the Caucasians suffer more of this disorder. Women fall victim to it more often than the men but the severity of the disease is more in the men.

TYPES OF FLUSHING SEEN IN ROSACEA

Flushing or redness of face is the basic characteristic symptom of Rosacea. Flushing brings forth many comments and unnecessary embarrassment for the Rosacea patients. Flushing can be a fleeting feature or can be more permanent. Sometimes, flushing lasts only for some minutes whereas at other times, it may continue for days. The flushing is fleeting at the initial stages of the disorder but becomes more or less permanent for the chronic cases.
The flushing is the result of many factors with some physiological cause. The Rosacea patients have dilated blood vessels which is the main reason for the flushes. The flush can be triggered due to many factors like, alcohol, dust, heat, exercise etc.

The following are the types of flushing

RHINOPHYMA: ROSACEA OF THE NOSE

Rosacea is the degenerating skin ailment which affects not only the patients? physical conditions but also their social and psychological conditions. Rosacea initially affects the central face but if it remains untreated, then the condition deteriorates and many complications occur. One of the complications that develop with progressive Rosacea is the Rhinophyma.

Rhinophyma or Rosacea of the nose is a disfiguring disorder where the nose appears bulbous with small or big tumors. These bumps make the appearance of nose very unsightly. It is a state of the outer nose due to the hypertrophy of the tissues. The sebaceous tissues on the nose become inflamed and the nose bulges out. The oil producing glands and the nearby connective tissues enlarges. This forms thick and knobby bumps.