Common Causes of Rosacea
Rosacea is a problem for approximately 14 million American men and women between the ages of 30 and 60 years of age. While rosacea can certainly affect those who are younger and older, middle-aged men and women are more prone to developing rosacea than anyone else. In addition, people who are fair skin and or of a Celtic background or more likely to suffer from this skin condition than people with other ethnic backgrounds. There is not a lot known about the actual causes of rosacea, but it is known that this is a progressive condition that will never go away once you have it. It is also known that some people can control their rosacea by avoiding certain triggers such as food and weather related conditions.
If you suffer from rosacea, you may wonder what you have done to cause such an irritating skin condition. The answer is that you didn’t do anything. Rosacea may be part of your genes and if other people in your family have rosacea, then this may be why you have this problem. What are the other common causes of rosacea? Here is a quick look at rosacea and what could cause it.
One possible cause of rosacea is the way your body reacts to certain triggers. Allergies and mites that live naturally on your skin and scalp could be a cause of rosacea. Certain infections could also be a problem of this condition. Fungal infections could also cause rosacea. If you suffer from stomach ulcers, then treating the ulcers may in fact, help keep your rosacea outbreaks to a minimum. It could even be that those that suffer from problems with their connective tissue could be more at risk fro developing rosacea than others. If you suffer from allergies, then you may want to consider taking allergy medications or using indoor air purifiers to help reduce the triggers that can lead to problems with rosacea.
Of course, certain triggers are known to cause rosacea. If you suffer from this skin condition, then you need to take the time to pinpoint your triggers and avoid these situations. It is known that certain beverages can make your red skin even worse. Caffeine and alcohol are usually on the “no” list for patients with this condition, as are beverages that are hot, such as coffee, tea and hot chocolate. It is thought that hot foods and beverages could cause your blood vessels in your face to dilate and will make your face red and swollen. You may also want to avoid very hot baths, hot tubs, saunas and very hot showers. Exposure to the sun can also make your rosacea worse and you should always wear sunscreen, hats and make sure you wear a good moisturizer.
It is good to know that you can often pinpoint exactly what makes your rosacea worse by taking a look at what you eat and how your treat your skin. There are so many people with this skin condition and new treatments are always welcome.
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