Ways To Cope With Rosacea Rash

Do you have a reddish flush and pimples on your face? Is your skin sensitive? You may be a victim of rosacea rash. A rash can be described as a discoloration of the skin accompanied by a change in its texture.

Symptoms Of Rosacea

This condition is characterized by the presence of a reddish color on the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin of the afflicted person. Other signs include:

• Appearance of pimples.
• The blood vessels of the face become visible.
• The skin becomes dry, rough and sensitive. A burning sensation may be experienced.
• The eyes may become watery and vision blurred.
• Skin may thicken.

All the above symptoms may not be present in all the individuals suffering from rosacea. They vary from person to person. The symptoms keep coming and going in the form of flare-ups and remissions. Certain conditions such as humid weather, exposure to sun, strenuous exercise, spicy food, skincare products etc. trigger flare-ups.

How Do I Treat The Rash?

There is no lasting cure for rosacea rash. Nevertheless you can treat the symptoms and keep the ailment under control. If the symptoms are not treated, they will aggravate and become permanent. Thus you should consult a physician or dermatologist at the earliest to get a diagnosis.

However, before you consult the doctor, you should know what triggers a flare up in your case. It could be visiting a sauna, eating Indian curry, jogging briskly in sultry weather, drinking hot coffee or using new cosmetics that caused your rosacea rash to flare up. Inform the doctor about these triggers. He would then prescribe medications keeping your specific symptoms in mind.

The dermatologist usually prescribes antibiotic creams and tablets to reduce the occurrence of pimples and reddish flush. If these medicines do not have any effect, then stronger medication like isotretinoin would have to be used.

Pregnant women should not use these antibiotics as it may adversely affect the fetus. Where the rosacea has reached an advanced stage and caused disfigurement, surgery could be conducted. This surgery could be dermabrasion, cryosurgery or laser surgery. This would improve the looks of the patient.

Often the victims of rosacea rash suffer from low self-confidence and inferiority complex due to their appearance. In such cases, joining a support group could be of great help. These support groups help you to understand the ailment better. It serves as a forum for discussion wherein you can share your experiences as a rosacea victim with other sufferers. You would learn how to camouflage your symptoms by using make-up. You would get tips on managing flare-ups better. All this would help to increase your self-assurance and reduce insecurity.