Acne & Rosacea?
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 at
3:58 am
I thought acne & rosacea was a condition of teenagers. How is it that it remains in the face of some adults? What can be done?
Filed under: Rosacea
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Well, acne & rosacea sometimes just refuses to leave. Women in their forties actually make up nearly a fifth of acne sufferers. And the reddening condition of rosacea typically first strikes in middle age.
What you can do is to treat your skin wisely and gently. Although you should talk to your doctor right away if you have chronic redness, blemishes and skin irritation, chances are you have tried to ease the symptoms at home with cosmetics and cleansers.
Keep in mind that you should clean your face only once or twice daily (more than that actually encourages breakouts). Use a cleanser specifically geared to drier adult skin. When you see early signs of either acne or rosacea, dab on OTC topical salicylic acid or sulfur products. Each one works for either condition by addressing the inflamation that underpins the disorder.
For extra protection consider antibiotic. Acne is not just about too much oil: Once the oil clogs the pores, P. acnes bacteria feast there, causing the inflammation you see on your skin.
Treat rosacea right away. Sufferers say that without treatment their condition advances fast. Early medical thereapy with topical and /or oral medications and lifestyle modifications, such as avoiding triggers like sun and spicy foods, can slow down its progression.
Then, you might want to talk to your dermatologist about laser therapy. That’s the golden standard treatment for the redness and spidery veins associated with rosacea.