Acne rosacea is a skin condition that exhibits signs of redness in the face. Pimples, red lumps and broken blood vessels also manifest when you have rosacea, and men may develop a disfigured nose that looks inflamed, swollen and lumpy. Half the people with rosacea suffer with dry eyes and eye redness. Their eyes may itch, burn and tear. They may also feel as if they have grit in their eyes, and the eyelids may swell. A problem with vision may occur as well. Acne rosacea cannot be cured, but it can be kept under control.
Step 1
See a dermatologist who can help you treat your condition. Let him evaluate the severity of your rosacea, then listen to all your treatment options and decide which one(s) you want. Your doctor may prescribe topical or oral antibiotics to get rid of the lumps. If you are a man with a disfigured nose that resulted from rosacea, ask your doctor if you can have surgery to make your make your nose look normal. Consider electrosurgery or laser surgery if you have broken capillaries you want to eliminate. If your eyes are affected, ask if you can take antibiotics by mouth to help the problem, and ask about eyedrops.
Step 2
Take note of what causes your symptoms to get worse. Avoid environmental triggers such as hot temperatures, cold temperatures, the sun and the wind if these things bother your skin. Wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 whenever you are under the sun. Do not consume foods such as tomatoes, chocolate, spicy foods, hot foods, meat, citrus fruits, alcohol or meat if these foods aggravate your condition. Make an effort to eliminate stress from your life if you find stress worsens your symptoms.
Step 3
Try washing your face with soap that contains seabuckthorn oil. Seabuckthorn oil comes from the seabuckthorn plant and helps to clear up the redness, pimples and lumps associated with rosacea. Use this soap one or two times a day for three weeks to see if it helps improve the condition of your skin.
References
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: What is Rosacea?
- Womenshealth: Acne Frequently Asked Questions
- "Linda Page's Healthy Healing, All New Eleventh Edition", Linda Page, 2001



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