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Rosacea is a skin problem that influences countless individuals, causing inflammation and rough skin patches. It causes inflammation of the face, neck, chest, and even the eyes. Rosacea leaves the skin exceptionally tender and prone to more inflammation. So much so that even face washing, for instance, needs to be done with care using a non-soap cleanser, no scrubbing. The heat of the shower, the heat of the hair dryer, the hurrying around, the cold wind on the cheeks can trigger the face-flushing or blushing associated with Rosacea. Think it's an odd, obscure skin condition not typically encountered? Think again. A short (very short) list of well known people with Rosacea includes: Cameron Diaz, former president Bill Clinton, both Prince William and mom Princess Diana, 1930's comedian W.C. Fields, to name just a couple. Scientifically speaking, Rosacea is an excess of melanosomes, which are melanin pigmentation "granules" present in the skin's pigment cells (Melanocytes). Rosacea sufferers' bodies over-utilize tyrosinase, the real enzyme responsible for melanin production. So Rosacea can be viewed as a two-fold issue: 1) an absence of breakdown of melanosomes and 2) overlay active tyrosinase leading to excess melanin production. A few truths, typical symptoms, and causes of Rosacea. - Symptoms typically begin as being easily "flushed in the face" or "blushing" with ease. - Left untreated, nose, cheeks, and other parts of the face gradually darken with noticeable blood vessels and inflammation. - Symptoms usually, not always, but often begin around age 35 to 50. - Although sometimes seen in individuals with darker skin, Rosacea is most common in fair complected, blonde haired, and blue eyed individuals. - Over use of skin treatments, excess sun exposure, and very often stress are typical triggering events of Rosacea. - Although drinking is frequently associated with Rosacea, it is not a reason for the condition. Effective Rosacea Treatments Firstly, if you believe you might have Rosacea or you are sure you have it but aren't really doing anything to treat it, the watchwords should be: First, do no damage! Second, treat it! Rosacea leaves the skin very tender and prone to more redness, sensitivity, and inflammation. If left untreated, Rosacea can become a condition called rhinophyma: the familiar bulbous, misshapen, oversized nose, such as that of W.C. Fields. Get Rosacea under control and under the supervision of a skin specialist. They will likely recommend an oral antibiotic in conjunction with a topical cream. The [http://www.amazon.com/Age-Spots-Best-Spot-Remover/dp/B006UUTNCU Rosacea cream] prescribed most by dermatologists and doctors, the one considered the most effective for Rosacea, is hydroquinone. As the principal active ingredient found in many skin care products used to lighten or correct skin pigmentation attributable to age spots, dark spots, freckles, acne marks, etc, it turns out to also work well for Rosacea. And, mercifully, the more economical, non prescription strength hydroquinone 2% works the best for Rosacea. Recall that the two-fold Rosacea problem is 1) an absence of breakdown of melanosomes and 2) overlay active tyrosinase? Hydroquinone cream addresses both of these by preventing the enzymatic activity of tyrosinase which, in turn, increases the breakdown of melanosomes. For obvious reasons, Rosacea sufferers must minimize direct exposure to the sun. And especially while treating with a hydroquinone based [http://www.amazon.com/Age-Spots-Best-Spot-Remover/dp/B006UUTNCU skin lightening cream], remove sun direct exposure to the treated area completely. This is incredibly important but really rather simple to accomplish with a good broad spectrum, SPF 30 sunscreen, hat, gloves, and other protective clothes. So, even though fun in the hot sun, on the beach, or at the pool is basically out of the question, getting Rosacea under control is essential and really do-able. Don't suffer. Don't ignore it. Don't let it become something worse.
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