
Have you red pustules , a slight discomfort like a tickle on your face?
Perhaps you suffer of rosacea.
Rosacea is a chronic skin disorder primarily of the central area of the face (cheeks, chin, nose and the center of the forehead), often characterized by remissions and exacerbations.
It is manifested by cutaneous signs such as flushing, erythema, telangiectasia, edema, papules, pustules, ocular lesions, and rhinophyma. In most cases
manifestations can appear isolated or connected to each other.
Rosacea is a common form of the face, most frequently seen in people with fair skin, but was also diagnosed in Asians and African Americans, manifests itself in women three times more than in men, although it can occur at any age, the onset is usually after the age of 30.
Despite the high incidence, the cause of rosacea is not clear, therefore, the etiology and pathogenesis of rosacea is not known.
The presence of one or more of the following signs, which may be transient, is indicative of rosacea, and I repeat they can occur independently of each other.
You may have one or more of these symptoms.
Flushing (transient erythema of the face). The frequent hot flashes are common. The persistent redness of the skin of the face is the most common sign of rosacea.
Telangiectasia (small thread veins) are common but not necessary to make a diagnosis of rosacea.
Burning sensation in the face, or swelling.
Blepharitis red eyes associated with itching and burning.
What can make it worse?
The diet based in a excess of carbohydrates, bread, pasta, sweets, chocolate.
Spicy foods, soups and hot drinks.
Alcohol.
Stress.
Some medications such as antibiotics, antacids, cortisone creams.
The aggressive detergents, toners alcohol-based.
The moments of emotion such as shyness and shots of anger.
The transition between cold and warm, the wind.
Excessive exercise.
In addition to drug therapy, there is a diet for rosacea?
Avoid the regular use of antacids that increase the growth of bacteria in the stomach.
Remember not to take antibiotics unnecessarily, but only if they are prescribed by your doctor.
Do not use cortisone creams repeatedly on your face, the side effects for prolonged use are the formation of spider veins and rosacea.
Try to have a good diet, such fruit and vegetable as recommended in the post very colorful rainbow diet. Increase the good sources of omega-3 fatty acids, such as wild salmon, anchovies, mackerel, sardines chia seeds and flax seeds.
Take a daily probiotic to restore the intestinal flora and prevent H. pylori, a bacterium that can cause gastritis, ulcers and increase the risk of stomach cancer, being one of the culprits of rosacea.
Recommended with a specialist dermatologist for proper care.
With a little commitment you can quickly get a glowing skin