Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Rosacea


Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness in face and often produces small, red, pus-filled bumps. Rosacea can occur in anyone but it is most commonly affects middle-aged women who have fair skin. If left untreated, rosacea will tends to worsen over time. Rosacea signs and symptoms may flare up for a period of weeks to months and then diminish before flaring up again. Rosacea can be mistaken for acne, an allergic reaction or other skin problems.


Symptoms
  • Flushed, red face with sensitive, dry skin that may burn or sting
  • Small bumps and pimples or acne-like breakouts
  • Skin that gets coarser and thicker, with a bumpy texture
  • Dry, red, irritated eyes
  • Enlarged nose

Causes
  • Parasites
  • Alcohol
  • Caffeine
  • Spicy foods
  • Poor digestion
  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Stress
  • Poor liver and lymphatic function
  • Hereditary predisposition
  • Food intolerances
  • Sunlight
  • Hot bath
  • Strenuous exercise

Action plans
  • Eat cabbages, cauliflower, celery, kale, seaweeds to help removing the toxicity of liver.
  • Increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables to prevent constipation.
  • Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher
  • Avoid irritating your facial skin by rubbing or touching it too much
  • Wash problem areas with a gentle cleanser (Dove, Cetaphil)
  • Avoid facial products that contain alcohol or other skin irritants
  • Avoid dairy products, pastries, cakes, sugary biscuits, margaine, fried foods and foods containing the dangerous form of fat, trans-fatty acids.


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