Do you suffer from Rosacea?

 

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that primarily affects the centre of the face. It is a treatable condition as it is prone to flare-ups and remission.

 

Rosacea is known to become apparent around the age of 30. It starts with a flushing of the face, and erythema (redness) in the cheeks, nose, fine and forehead. It is a condition that flares up and then goes into remission.

 

Over time, the redness starts to become ruddier (deep red), with visible vascularity (blood vessels) it is from here that it starts to become more problematic.

 

When rosacea is left untreated, it has the tendency to become worse, resulting in inflammatory bumps, and pimples and in severe cases, the skin on the nose becomes hardened, swollen and bumpy from the excess tissue.

 

What causes Roasaces?

 

Although the cause of rosacea remains unknown, researchers have now identified major elements of the disease process that may lead to significant advances in its treatment.

 

Recent studies have shown that facial redness is likely to be the start of an inflammatory continuum initiated by a combination of neurovascular dysregulation and the innate immune system.

 

The role of the innate immune system in rosacea has been the focus of groundbreaking studies funded by the NRS, including the discovery of irregularities of key microbiological components known as cathelicidins.

 

Further research has now demonstrated that a marked increase in mast cells, located at the interface between the nervous system and vascular system, is a common link in all major presentations of the disorder.

Beyond neurovascular and immune system factors, the presence of a microscopic mite called Demodex folliculorum has been considered a potential contributor to rosacea. This mite is a normal inhabitant of human skin but has been found to be substantially more abundant in the facial skin of rosacea patients.

 

Researchers have also discovered that two genetic variants of the human genome may be associated with the disorder.

 

While rosacea can not but cured, it can be treated. At Skin Inparlour we have an array of treatment options to help reduce the severity of the symptom