Comments on: what’s the difference between blushing very badly and rosacea? http://rosaceaquestion.com/whats-the-difference-between-blushing-very-badly-and-rosacea-3.htm Rosacea Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:33:48 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: doncrisp99 http://rosaceaquestion.com/whats-the-difference-between-blushing-very-badly-and-rosacea-3.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1009 doncrisp99 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:28:22 +0000 http://rosaceaquestion.com/whats-the-difference-between-blushing-very-badly-and-rosacea-3.htm#comment-1009 You have rosacea, but apparently not so bad as to get pus-filled lesions. Sorry to say there's little that can be done that can help that would not hurt you more than rosacea. Grin and bear and be one of us. You have rosacea, but apparently not so bad as to get pus-filled lesions. Sorry to say there’s little that can be done that can help that would not hurt you more than rosacea. Grin and bear and be one of us.

]]> By: frick http://rosaceaquestion.com/whats-the-difference-between-blushing-very-badly-and-rosacea-3.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1010 frick Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:28:22 +0000 http://rosaceaquestion.com/whats-the-difference-between-blushing-very-badly-and-rosacea-3.htm#comment-1010 blushing goes away. rosacea is constant. blushing goes away. rosacea is constant.

]]> By: dcdcdcdc http://rosaceaquestion.com/whats-the-difference-between-blushing-very-badly-and-rosacea-3.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1011 dcdcdcdc Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:28:22 +0000 http://rosaceaquestion.com/whats-the-difference-between-blushing-very-badly-and-rosacea-3.htm#comment-1011 Although anyone can develop rosacea, you may be more likely to develop rosacea if you: Have fair or light skin Are between the ages of 30 and 60, especially if you're going through menopause Experience frequent flushing or blushing Have a family history of rosacea Rosacea usually appears in phases: Pre-rosacea. Rosacea may begin as a simple tendency to flush or blush easily, then progress to a persistent redness in the central portion of your face, particularly your nose. This redness results from the dilation of blood vessels close to your skin's surface. This phase may sometimes be referred to as pre-rosacea. Vascular rosacea. As signs and symptoms worsen, vascular rosacea may develop — small blood vessels on your nose and cheeks swell and become visible (telangiectasia). Your skin may become overly sensitive. Vascular rosacea may also be accompanied by oily skin and dandruff. Inflammatory rosacea. Small, red bumps or pustules may appear and persist, spreading across your nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. This is sometimes known as inflammatory rosacea. Although anyone can develop rosacea, you may be more likely to develop rosacea if you:

Have fair or light skin
Are between the ages of 30 and 60, especially if you’re going through menopause
Experience frequent flushing or blushing
Have a family history of rosacea

Rosacea usually appears in phases:

Pre-rosacea. Rosacea may begin as a simple tendency to flush or blush easily, then progress to a persistent redness in the central portion of your face, particularly your nose. This redness results from the dilation of blood vessels close to your skin’s surface. This phase may sometimes be referred to as pre-rosacea.

Vascular rosacea. As signs and symptoms worsen, vascular rosacea may develop — small blood vessels on your nose and cheeks swell and become visible (telangiectasia). Your skin may become overly sensitive. Vascular rosacea may also be accompanied by oily skin and dandruff.

Inflammatory rosacea. Small, red bumps or pustules may appear and persist, spreading across your nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. This is sometimes known as inflammatory rosacea.

]]> By: Auric Cat http://rosaceaquestion.com/whats-the-difference-between-blushing-very-badly-and-rosacea-3.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1012 Auric Cat Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:28:22 +0000 http://rosaceaquestion.com/whats-the-difference-between-blushing-very-badly-and-rosacea-3.htm#comment-1012 Hi, it is probably that certain neurotransmitters from your brain are created from your emotions, they then travel along the blood stream and vasodilate the capillaries in your cheeks, or to put it simply give you a lovely blush. Rosacea is an inflammatory disease and you would most likely experience tenderness in the area. Cheers Hi, it is probably that certain neurotransmitters from your brain are created from your emotions, they then travel along the blood stream and vasodilate the capillaries in your cheeks, or to put it simply give you a lovely blush. Rosacea is an inflammatory disease and you would most likely experience tenderness in the area.

Cheers

]]> By: djp http://rosaceaquestion.com/whats-the-difference-between-blushing-very-badly-and-rosacea-3.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1013 djp Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:28:22 +0000 http://rosaceaquestion.com/whats-the-difference-between-blushing-very-badly-and-rosacea-3.htm#comment-1013 This is actually an excellent question for which there is no definitive answer. Many people are good blushers/flushers but never develop any rosacea symptoms. It is thought that the flushing can lead to rosacea, but only in those that are pre-disposed to developing rosacea. Saying who is and who isn't pre-disposed is not something that is known at the moment. You may like to read about the standard treatments for Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea (ETTR) here http://rosacea-support.org/standard-management-options-according-to-subtype.html This is actually an excellent question for which there is no definitive answer.

Many people are good blushers/flushers but never develop any rosacea symptoms. It is thought that the flushing can lead to rosacea, but only in those that are pre-disposed to developing rosacea. Saying who is and who isn’t pre-disposed is not something that is known at the moment.

You may like to read about the standard treatments for Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea (ETTR) here
http://rosacea-support.org/standard-management-options-according-to-subtype.html

]]> By: Brady http://rosaceaquestion.com/whats-the-difference-between-blushing-very-badly-and-rosacea-3.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1014 Brady Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:28:22 +0000 http://rosaceaquestion.com/whats-the-difference-between-blushing-very-badly-and-rosacea-3.htm#comment-1014 Frank Powell's chapter on Flushing and Blushing confirms what other clinicians have found that while both are seen ’sufficiently often enough’ in rosacea patients and both flushing and/or blushing are the ‘first features of rosacea to appear in some patients,” nevertheless, “flushing and blushing are not necessarily a component of the clinical picture in all patients with rosacea.” He explains the only difference between flushing and blushing are the “different conditions which disparate initiating factors.” Flushing may be initiated by many factors other than emotional or psychological. Blushing is initiated by emotional and psychological factors. He does admit that there are ‘crossovers in the distribution of flushing and blushing’ and that flushing is more widespread. He goes into some detail how Charles Darwin wrote much about the subject of blushing which resulted in the public psyche associating ‘facial reddening and emotions’ leading to ’some curious theories relating to the etiology of rosacea.’ One matter Dr. Powell clears up is the notion that individuals with sensitive skin and who flush frequently should be classified as ‘pre-rosacea.’ He points out that the evidence is lacking for this theory mainly because of the ‘lack of [a] clear definition of both rosacea and the type of facial reaction that constitute[s] facial flushing or blushing.’ Powell makes the point that rosacea may be the result of irritating effects of the environment rather than the effects of frequent flushing. Flushing can be a sign/symptom of rosacea, just like redness, pustules/pimples. Not everyone who has rosacea flushes, but generally speaking most do. There is sometimes a burning sensation that accompanies the flush and continues while the rosacea flares up. Frank Powell’s chapter on Flushing and Blushing confirms what other clinicians have found that while both are seen ’sufficiently often enough’ in rosacea patients and both flushing and/or blushing are the ‘first features of rosacea to appear in some patients,” nevertheless, “flushing and blushing are not necessarily a component of the clinical picture in all patients with rosacea.” He explains the only difference between flushing and blushing are the “different conditions which disparate initiating factors.” Flushing may be initiated by many factors other than emotional or psychological. Blushing is initiated by emotional and psychological factors. He does admit that there are ‘crossovers in the distribution of flushing and blushing’ and that flushing is more widespread. He goes into some detail how Charles Darwin wrote much about the subject of blushing which resulted in the public psyche associating ‘facial reddening and emotions’ leading to ’some curious theories relating to the etiology of rosacea.’

One matter Dr. Powell clears up is the notion that individuals with sensitive skin and who flush frequently should be classified as ‘pre-rosacea.’ He points out that the evidence is lacking for this theory mainly because of the ‘lack of [a] clear definition of both rosacea and the type of facial reaction that constitute[s] facial flushing or blushing.’ Powell makes the point that rosacea may be the result of irritating effects of the environment rather than the effects of frequent flushing.

Flushing can be a sign/symptom of rosacea, just like redness, pustules/pimples. Not everyone who has rosacea flushes, but generally speaking most do. There is sometimes a burning sensation that accompanies the flush and continues while the rosacea flares up.

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