How do you get rosacea?
facial rosacea is a chronic skin disease that results in inflammation of blood vessels. It causes visible red patches or pustules on the cheeks, forehead, around the eyes, chin and nose. These inflammatory nodules can also be accompanied by feelings of warmth or itching. facial rosacea most commonly occurs in people between the ages of 30 and 50. If rosacea is qualified as a genetic disease and is due to a faulty immune system, there are still some contributing factors:
- Alcohol:Alcohol abuse has adverse health effects and causes rosacea to appear on the face. In this specific case, the disease tends to concentrate on the center of the face and causes the volume of the nose to enlarge (rhinophyma).
- Climate factors:Exposure to the sun, but also to low temperatures, can cause facial rosacea . Moreover, this disease is more common in Nordic countries.
- Sudden and repetitive changes in temperature.
- Spicy, hot, or exciting foods:These foods promote facial flushing, which can cause excessive dilatation of blood vessels in the skin of the face.
- Strong emotions or stress:They worsen facial rosacea in people predisposed to the disease.
- Excessive use of certain corticosteroids.
How to treat facial rosacea?
It is possible to combine clinical treatments and natural remedies to treat facial rosacea . Indeed, some plants have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. They can significantly reduce redness and feelings of discomfort. For example:
- Chamomile tea
- Oats to apply on rosacea face;
- Cucumber sliced or mixed with honey and milk;
- Aloe vera gel
- Calendula in ointment, powder or soap form;
- Black cumin oil and olive oil;
- Tea tree essential oil…
Rosacea of the face:these foods to avoid!
People with facial rosacea must be very careful with their diet. Here are some foods to avoid to fight and prevent rosacea flare-ups:
- Alcoholic beverages;
- Condiments:herbs and spices;
- Whole grains every day;
- Fermented cheeses
- Coffees and teas that are too hot;
- Foods rich in histamines:tomatoes, citrus fruits, shellfish...
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