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Rosacea: Types and Treatments
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Generally, there are four main types of rosacea. The first, called erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, makes people take on the appearance of one who is blushing. This can happen often and very easily. The face looks like it is flushed with redness or blood. This type of rosacea is also characterized by the appearance of small blood vessels noticeable on the skin. The person afflicted may also experience itching or an uncomfortable burning sensation in the affected area, usually on the face.

The second is the Phymatous rosacea. It causes thickness and reddening of the nose, causing it to appear larger. The chin can also be affected by reddening and thickening.

Ocular rosacea is the third type, and, as its name implies, it affects the eyes and its surrounding skin. The affected areas may look red and gritty.

Finally, there is Papulopustular rosacea. It is most often confused with acne. The person afflicted with this condition often develops red bumps, also called papules, on the surface of the skin. If these bumps contain pus, they are referred to as pustules. The presence of these pimples and bumps often signify that the rosacea condition is at its most severe stage. While it can occur during the earlier types of rosacea, the appearance of pimples and bumps are generally construed as a bad sign; it means that the condition is advancing. To distinguish acne from rosacea, bear in mind that rosacea is chronic in nature, and it occurs in a step-by-step manner as described in the four types of rosacea.

There are many treatments available for rosacea. However, it is important to note that most dermatological procedures involving wrinkle treatment can aggravate the rosacea skin condition. Among the procedures that could do more harm than good are microdermabrasion, skin peels, usage of harsh products, and chemical masks.

One of the best ways to treat rosacea is to prevent it from advancing.

Avoid exposure to the sun by wearing sunscreen or staying in the shade, avoiding caffeine and other products that may contain caffeine, and doing your research on what could trigger outbreaks of your condition. A journal that has entries about what was done during the day and what foods were ingested can help in managing rosacea. Through keeping a journal, a person will know what triggers to avoid, thus slowing down the rosacea’s progress. Caution must also be exercised in choosing creams and lotions. Before applying it all over the body, examine its ingredients first and test in on a small area of skin.