Clean, beautiful and well-groomed skin today is the dream of millions. However, not everyone is equally lucky in this matter. One common problem is blackheads on the face. What is it, how to recognize and how to cure this ailment?
Disease characteristics
Rosacea is a skin disease that is a pathology of the sebaceous glands. The disease manifests itself in the form of inflammation and tubercles on the face, and pustules often appear in patients. The most characteristic for women aged 30 to 45 years, the pathology is often associated with diseases of the digestive system.
Rosacea (the second name of rosacea) differs from ordinary acne in the absence of comedones, it proceeds cyclically, with a constant alternation of the acute phase and the period of remission. In the presence of this disease, the patient's skin has a constant pink tint, and over time, the integument thickens and swells, ulcers appear on them. Rosacea is presented in the photo below.
Causes of the disease
The factors provoking the disease include:
- Hypersensitivity of the facial vessels.
- Demodex tick-borne lesion of the sebaceous glands.
- Gastritis.
- The use of steroid ointments and drugs.
- Hematopoietic diseases.
- Failures of the endocrine system.
- Avitaminosis.
- Neurosis.
- Hereditary factor.
- Improper facial skin care.
It is known that exacerbation of the disease can begin due to hypothermia or overheating, as well as when in a strong wind. Sunburn is another risk factor. In addition, the abuse of alcohol, as well as excessive enthusiasm for spicy foods and hot drinks, can aggravate the picture.
Symptoms
You can recognize the disease by several signs:
- Redness of the skin, most often in the central region of the face. There are frequent cases when rashes spread to the chest and back.
- The presence of a rash: small pink bulges turn over time into ulcers and acne.
- Sealing the affected skin.
- The presence of a constant feeling of tightness and burning.
- Redness and tearing of the eyes, as well as a feeling of dryness and cutting pain.
Seek help from a dermatologist if you have redness of your face while taking hot drinks, alcohol, or eating spicy foods. The progression of a serious disease can also be recognized by the unusual reaction of the skin to soap and cosmetics.
In addition to a visual examination, a dermatologist, if necessary (if a staphylococcal infection is suspected), can prescribe a number of additional studies: seeding, as well as a study of pustules. You may need a blood sampling for general and biochemical analysis, histology tests , a lipid profile, and coagulation to determine what caused the appearance of rosacea on the face.
A photo of the advanced stage is presented below.
Acne rosacea: treatment
Treatment is especially effective at the initial stage, so it is very important to identify the disease as early as possible. Therapy should be carried out in a complex: it is very important to use local and general methods together. The patient is prescribed drugs that strengthen the walls of blood vessels and reduce nervous excitability (by reducing the release of adrenaline into the blood). Local treatment consists in the use of creams, ointments and gels, as well as washing with herbal infusions and lotions from medicinal herbs. Cooling anti-inflammatory gels, which include antibiotics and metronidazole, are often prescribed.
Significantly improve the condition of the skin can be due to salon procedures, such as peels and facial cleansing (mechanical and ultrasound). Before going to the cosmetologist, a consultation with the attending dermatologist is mandatory to determine how to treat rosacea.
A photo demonstrating the effectiveness of salon treatment, later in the article.
Hardware treatment
Along with fairly "classical" methods of treatment, modern ones can also be prescribed:
- Elos - a procedure for resorption of the vasculature under the influence of radio waves. This happens due to the heating of hemoglobin, which then transfers heat to the vessels.
- Alexandrite laser - effective for getting rid of damaged vessels.
- Dermabrasion - resurfacing (laser and mechanical) used to treat advanced, severe stages of the disease. The procedure is quite painful and complex, should be performed in a medical institution, under general anesthesia.
Folk recipes for the treatment of rosacea
In order to achieve the best result in the treatment of rosacea, dermatologists often advise patients to resort to traditional medicine. All drugs used for this have anti-inflammatory and decongestant effects. A distinctive feature of the treatment of rosacea - cooked decoctions and infusions should be used chilled.
Recommended recipes:
- Lotion of calendula: cooking is quite simple, you need to dilute 5 tbsp. tablespoons of alcohol pharmacy tincture of calendula in 1 cup of cool boiled water. In the resulting solution, moisten a gauze cloth and apply to the face (like a fabric mask). It is recommended to maintain the composition on the face for 3 hours.
- Infusion of oatmeal - this tool perfectly fights the formation of spider veins on the face. It is necessary to brew 1 cup of boiling water 20 grams of oatmeal, and after it has completely cooled, apply to the face with a cotton pad. It is recommended to leave the infusion for half an hour, until completely dry, rinse with warm water.
- Cleansing with cosmetic ice from chamomile broth - relieves inflammation, fights pore enlargement. In addition, the constant use of the recipe whitens and tones the skin.
- Cucumber mask - peel the cucumber, grate and apply the resulting slurry on the face for 30-40 minutes. At the end of time, wipe off with a damp cloth.
- Daily treatment of damaged areas with 5% tincture of propolis (first month). For subsequent treatment, use 10% tincture.
- Yarrow infusion - effectively combats a strong rash. Preparation is quite simple: with a glass of boiling water, pour 2 tbsp. l herbs, insist for 20 minutes. After cooling the broth, wipe their face with them in the morning and evening.
How to prevent exacerbations
To prevent the development of rosacea (to maintain the stage of remission), it is worth adhering to several simple rules:
- Do not abuse visiting solariums and saunas.
- Use thermal protectants on the skin.
- Do not use alcohol products for daily care.
- It is forbidden to use masks that expand pores and capillaries.
- To lead a healthy lifestyle, without alcohol, smoking and addictions to junk food.
- Eat a large amount of vegetables and fruits, as well as dairy products.
- Do not buy low-quality cosmetics.
- Do not overcool the skin of the face.
Diet
Proper, balanced nutrition in itself is a big step towards the prevention and treatment of rosacea. Doctors advise limiting the use of alcohol, coffee, smoked meats, canned foods, fried meat, and various spices. Excessive passion for exotic fruits is also not welcome. The same applies to allergenic fruits and berries (oranges, cranberries, strawberries, currants).
The foundation is water. During the day you need to drink a large amount of liquid (mineral water, fruit drinks, herbal teas). In no case should you take this advice as a call for the use of sugary and highly carbonated drinks! Fast food must also be on the stop list: fried potatoes, hamburgers, chips, etc.
Allowed Products:
- Low-fat boiled beef, chicken breast, turkey fillet.
- Legumes: beans, chickpeas, peas and soy.
- Dairy and sour-milk products (natural, without preservatives and dyes in the composition).
- Green vegetables and fruits: bell pepper, cabbage, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, etc.
- Baked and boiled fish.
- Fruits: pears, apples, bananas, white plums.
- Greens: dill, cilantro, parsley.
Acne in newborns
There are frequent cases when various redness and rashes appear on the baby’s skin. This phenomenon may be due to many reasons, but doctors especially highlight neonatal rosacea, which affects mainly the cheeks, forehead and chin. How to treat acne rosacea on the face?
A photo example of how a disease in a newborn can look is lower in the article.
The development of this disease can have several explanations:
- The formation of the hormonal background of the baby - as soon as the hormonal adjustment ends, rosacea passes on its own.
- Blockage of the sebaceous glands often causes rashes. You should not worry and worry, this phenomenon goes away on its own over time. The main thing is not to squeeze out the resulting acne.
- Excessive humidity - the so-called sweating occurs. In order to get rid of it, you must not wrap the baby in order to prevent overheating and sweating. Affected areas are recommended to be treated with infusion of calendula or chamomile. It also fights against unwanted rashes and a shared bathroom with an infusion of herbs.
- Allergy is a fairly common recent phenomenon in infants. The reaction can be on anything: on food, on household chemicals, on synthetic fabrics. An experienced doctor should deal with the treatment of such manifestations, in no case should self-medication be allowed.
- Toxic reaction - rashes, similar to mosquito bites, affecting the baby's back. It arises as a reaction to the environment.
To summarize. Rosacea, or rosacea, is a rather serious illness, dangerous complications. It is very important to recognize it at an early stage and consult a doctor in time for treatment.