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Roseaca

Roseaca should not be confused with acne. It used to be called "acne roseaca", but there are many differences to acne and it is now its own skin condition.

How do you know if you have Roseaca and not just Acne?

The red spots and pustules associated with Roseaca are dome-shaped and not pointed like acne. There are no blackheads, whiteheads, deep cysts or lumps with Roseaca.

Roseaca is a facial rash and the following signs and symptoms are important to recognize to determine if there is a need to seek out the professional help of a dermatologist or knowledgable physician.

  • Redness on cheeks, nose, chin or forehead
  • Small visible blood vessels on the face
  • Bumps or pimples on face
  • Watery or irritated eyes
  • Swollen or hot skin

Roseaca usually occurs in middle-aged men and women and approximately 13 million people in the US have roseaca. It is typically found in people with fair skin, blue eyes and of Celtic origin. It is not solely found in people with these physical traits, but a number of people with these characteristics are known to have roseaca.

Other features may accompany Roseaca and they include:

  • Red face due to flushing and telangiectasia (persistent red veins)
  • Red, sore or gritty eyelids
  • Sun exposure and hot, spicy foods, drinks containing caffeine and
    alcohol often aggravate symptoms
  • Skin may be sensitive (makeup, sunscreen) to changes in
    temperature or exposure to wind
  • Nose may slowly enlarge

The red spots and pustules associated with Roseaca are dome-shaped and not pointed like acne. There are no blackheads, whiteheads, deep cysts or lumps with Roseaca.









   
In recent surveys by the National Rosacea Society, nearly 70 percent of rosacea patients said this condition had lowered their self-confidence and self-esteem, and 41 percent reported it had caused them to avoid public contact or cancel social engagements. Among rosacea patients with severe symptoms, nearly 70 percent said the disorder had adversely affected their professional interactions, and nearly 30 percent said they had even missed work because of their condition.

  
   

Treatment for Roseaca

When Roseaca is diagnosed and it is confirmed the standard approach to treating it is the use of an antibiotic in combination with a topical antibiotic gel.

There is no cure for this disease but it can be controlled by using these methods. The antibiotic will help to halt the progression of the disease and to reduce the extent of redness and facial flushing. The topical gels are used to keep the symptoms under control.

It is not recommended to use oral antibiotics for an extended period of time due to the possible development of sun sensitivity, development of resistant strains of bacteria, and exacerbation of GI related problems.

Consult a dermatologist for the proper diagnosis and correct antibiotic that will be beneficial to your condition. Some of the common antibiotics on the market are tetracycline, minocin, isotretinoins (Accutane or Roaccutane).

The very first topical treatment approved for treating Rosacea was Metronidazole. This is usually used to help reduce Rosacea flare-ups once the disease has been brought under control.

Topical steroids are not recommended be used chronically to treat Rosacea. The initial response to topical steroids may be positive, however with time the use of steroids will worsen the condition.

If Rosacea progresses to the stage where redlines are evident the only choice of treatments are corrective surgery or covering the redlines with makeup. The surgery involves injecting the blood vessels located in the face with concentrated salt water, which causes the vessels to constrict.

 
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