Dispelling The Myths - Seven Proven Facts About Rosacea By: Cynthia Gilliam

Over 14 million Americans are affected by chronic rosacea outbreaks. The red flushing, the bumps and blemishes are often mistaken for acne, but in truth it is a skin condition of a much more serious nature.

There are lots of myths concerning this disease here we want to present the facts so that you can be better informed and be properly armed out how to deal with the flare-ups.

Fact #1: Rosacea Is NOT Contagious

Although misinformed many believe rosacea to be contagious. In reality it is not contagious at all. However there has been significant studies that have shown that a family history of rosacea can greatly increase the likelyhood of rosacea outbreaks or infections.

Fact #2: Rosacea and Acne Are NOT The Same

While they do both exhibit similar symptoms such as redness flushing on or about the face, upper body or torso, papules, pustules rosacea is an acneiform that cause is unknown. Recent studies though have shown definite links to rosacea outbreaks and evidence of vascular disorders, microscopic mites, and gastrointestinal bacterium.

Fact #3: Rosacea Only Affects Women Over 30

It is true that rosacea is more common in women than men, but the typical patient is someone with light skin tone who blushes or flushes easily. Rosacea can be contracted by anyone, male or female, between ages 20 and 60, the disease does seem however to run in families.

Fact #4: Rosacea Is A Rare Skin Condition or Disease

Rosacea affects currently about 14 million Americans, rosacea also ranks fifth among skin disorders diagnosed by dermatologists.

Fact #5: Heavy Drinking Does Not Cause Rosacea Flare Ups

Drinking alcoholic beverages either moderately or heavily does not cause rosacea, but can trigger a rosacea outbreak. However ther are other common triggers such as tomatoes, chocolate, caffeine, the sun, strenuous exercise, getting emotionally upset, and extreme heat or cold.

Fact #6: Steroid Therapy Is Not A Recommended Sure Cure Treatment

This is probably one of the hugest myths spread about the cure and treatment of rosacea. The truth is that steroids will worsen the affects of rosacea and should never be used as a treatment for rosacea relief.

Fact #7: Only A Small Percentage Of Rosacea Sufferers Will Develop Rhinophyma

Studies have shown that only about 21% of men and about 8% of women with rosacea will develop rhinophyma (large red nose). These same studies have proven that detected and treated early enough one would never have to worry about this condition developing at all.



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