Acne Rosacea
- Overview
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Complications
- Homoeopathic Treatment
- Do's and Don'ts
- Diet and Nutrition
WHAT IS ACNE ROSACEA?
It is a skin disorder of the face beginning in adulthood where the face becomes red, oily and bumpy especially on cheeks, chin and forehead.
It is more common in females than males in the age group of 30 - 60 years, but is less severe in females.
It is an inflammatory disease where the blood vessels of the face are dilated which starts with flushing and blushing of face by certain trigger factors like sun, heat and stress.Click to read on Causes of Acne Rosacea
WHAT HAPPENS IN ACNE ROSACEA?
- Permanent redness of the face either in patches or entirely
- A tendency to flush or blush easily
- A burning or stinging, itching sensation of the face
- Thickening of the nose may be present
- Increased number of blood vessels seen on surface (telangiectasia) of the face
- Pimple-like skin eruptions
- Inflammation of eyes with gritty sensation
WHAT CAN ACNE ROSACEA LEAD TO?
Physical
- Appearance of nose and face permanently changes as the nose swells gradually which is known as rhinophyma.
- If nodules of nose develop internally, it can lead to obstruction in the air passage.
- Gradually it affects eyes and can also lead to complete loss of vision.
Psychological
- Psychological stress
- Lack of confidence and sense of embarrassment.
- Social isolation wherein the person avoids contact with other people and even suicidal tendencies may develop
HOW WELL HOMEOPATHY WORKS IN ACNE ROSACEA
Homeopathy has more than 80 medicines for acne rosacea which help to give a permanent relief and reduce the Acne rosacea
Homeopathic Treatment For Rosacea helps to reduce the dilation of blood vessels there by reducing flushing, redness and burning of the face.
We find out the basic reason behind the acne rosacea in the particular person and treat the person as a whole.
Each remedy is carefully prescribed after taking complete physical and mental history of the patient in treatment for Rosacea.
When everything else fails......Homeopathy succeeds!
HAVE A LOOK AT SOME OF OUR AMAZING REMEDIES:
Belladonna- Hot, red skin, flushed face, glaring eyes, throbbing carotids, excited mental state, hyperesthesia of all senses.
Glonoine- Congestion, flushing and hot face worst by exposure to sun, heat and alcohol.
Aconite - Red, hot flushed swollen face with one cheek red and the other pale with tingling and numbness
Vespa crabo- face is red after eating with burning and swelling. Pain in cheek as if with red hot needles suddenly piercing during sleep
The face is the most important identity! So if something goes wrong with it, wouldn't you be worried?
We have seen people, especially young girls and boys, who can do anything for one tiny spot on their face.
Homeopathy does that naturally, effectively and within a short time. We have 90% results in more than80 remedies for Acne and they can bring the results in the shortest span of time.
The psychological aspects are very important when handling patients of Acne Rosacea. The obsession becomes so strong that there are occasions when patients can attempt suicide because of Acne.
A patient who is affected with Acne can develop acute or chronic depression, stress, lack of confidence, sense of embarrassment and inferiority.
TYPES
Rosacea affects all ages and has 4 subtypes, three affecting the skin and the fourth affecting the eyes.
Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea:
- It shows as a permanent rednesswith a tendency to flush and blush easily.
- Small widened blood vessels are visible on the skin and may be accompanied by intense burning, stinging, and/or itching sensations.
- Often their skin is sensitive and can become very dry and flaky.
- In addition to the face, symptoms can also appear on the ears, neck, chest, upper back, and scalp along with other symptoms of Rosacea.
Papulopustular Rosacea:
- It is characterized by redness and with small eruptions, sometimes pus-filled, which last for 3-4 days or longer.
Phymatous rosacea:
- This subtype has rhinophyma, i.e. an enlargement of the nose, thickened skin and irregular surface nodularities.
- It can also affect the chin, forehead, cheeks, eyelids, and ears. Telangiectasias may be present apart from other symptoms of Rosacea.
Ocular Rosacea:
- This is characterized by red, dry, irritated or gritty, watery eyes and eyelids with sensitivity to light.
- Eyes can become more susceptible to infection. Blurry vision and loss of vision can occur if left untreated.
Acne Rosacea is a disorder where the blood vessels become damaged when repeatedly dilated by stimuli.
A survey by the National Rosacea Society of 1,066 Rosacea patients showed which factors affect most of the people and can be possible causes of Rosacea.
Factors | Percent Affected |
Sun exposure | 81% |
Emotional stress | 79% |
Hot weather | 75% |
Wind | 57% |
Heavy exercise | 56% |
Alcohol consumption | 52% |
Hot baths | 51% |
Cold weather | 46% |
Spicy foods | 45% |
Humidity | 44% |
Indoor heat | 41% |
Certain skin-care products | 41% |
Heated beverages | 36% |
Certain cosmetics | 27% |
Medications | 15% |
Medical conditions | 15% |
Certain fruits | 13% |
Marinated meats | 10% |
Certain vegetables | 9% |
Dairy products | 8% |
This may also explain the improvement in symptoms experienced by some patients when given a reduced carbohydrate diet. Such a diet would restrict the growth of microorganisms thought to be causes of Rosacea.
- Appearance of nose and face permanently changes as the nose swells gradually which is known as rhinophyma
- If nodules of nose develop internally, it can lead toobstruction in the air passage
- Gradually it affects eyes and can also lead to complete loss of vision
- Psychological stress
- Lack of confidence and sense of embarrassment
- Social isolation wherein the person avoids contact with other people and even suicidal tendencies may develop
Homeopathy, today, is considered the best method of treatment available for Acne Rosacea, because it takes into consideration not just the symptoms but also the factors causing the attack, which is always unique to every individual.
Did you know that Homeopathy hasmore than 80 remedies that can be effectively and judiciously employed in the treatment of Rosacea?
Homeopathic treatment for Rosacea will help by:
- Reducing redness, blushing and flushing of the skin
- Modifying sensitivity to sun
- Improving the capillary system of the face and body
- Controlling the size of nodules on nose
- Controlling recurrent infection and increases immunity
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Here are few examples of how homeopathic treatment for Rosacea takes into consideration the minutest details of the patient and how many different medicines are there for similar conditions according to the individual character.
FLUSHING, Sensation, Face: 1 Samb
RED FACE, Flushing, sudden, Face: 1 Acon, 3 Aml-n, 1 Ferr, 1 Phos, 1 Puls, 2 Sep, 1 SulpH
FLUSHING, Face : 2 Aml-n, 2 Kreos, 2 Ov, 2 Raph, 2 Sal-ac, 2 Sul-ac, 2 Vesp
INDIGESTION, Flushing, with: 2 Vesp
The remedy abbreviations with
- 4 marks- most effective,
- 3 marks- quite effective,
- 2 marks- less effective,
- 1 mark- least effective.
Do’s
- A chamomile tea cold compress can soothe irritated skin.
- Applying ice to the face may feel good but it should be used with caution, because it can worsen the reddening.
- Applying water-filled cold packs, a washcloth soaked in ice-cold water, or a compress of cold milk and ice-cold water to the neck and face can relieve flushing.
- Sucking on ice chips can also help relieve flushing.
- Hypnotherapy is especially useful in treating skin disease that can be triggered by emotions, including rosacea. As a complementary therapy, hypnosis has been shown to improve Rosacea, especially the flushing component.
Don’ts
- Avoid sun exposure as it flares up Rosacea in 81 % of people.
- Avoid both physical and mental stress.
- Avoid heat, extreme hot or cold bath, humidity, wind, indoor heat as they dilate the blood vessels and increases Rosacea.
- Eat more dark green vegetablessuch as broccoli, asparagus, and spinach as they contain high levels of vitamins A and C and they increase capillary strength and boost the immune system.
- Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid deficiencies can lead to dry, irritated skin, which can worsen rosacea.
- Omega-3 fatty acids are found in flaxseed oil, cod liver oil, salmon, mackerel, and herring.
- Foods rich in Omega-6 fatty acids include cereals, eggs, poultry, most vegetable oils, whole-grain breads and dried nuts.
- Apple juice and dark grape juice taken at room temperature between meals can help persons with Rosacea.
- A deficiency of B-complex vitamins can lead to Rosacea.
- Antioxidant properties of Vitamin E can help prevent skin damage. Vitamin E-rich foods include spinach, olive oil, broccoli, pumpkin, nuts, shrimp, fish, etc.
- Avoid dairy and animal products as they are acidic in nature and linked to flare up Rosacea in various research studies.