There are rare chances that you know about the skin
disorder, rosacea. Unlike other popular diseases like eczema, acne, dermatitis,
etc. this might not be so popular. But that doesn’t affect its transmission.
Yes, you might be suffering from rosacea. Read on to know more about it.
While this may sound bit different to you that you are
infected with a skin disease and you don’t know it. But yes, there are greater
chances for the same. Do you know that around 14 million people have rosacea
and 78% of them are unaware of it? Hence, you can be one among them. Thus, it
is important for you to learn a little about this skin disorder.
What is rosacea?
It is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition which is
generally related to acne. It majorly affects the face with symptoms such as
those small, red, pus-filled pustules (bumps) or facial redness. This is the
major reason, why it is mistaken for acne, sunburn, eczema, windburn, chapped
skin, etc. If not treated on time, the problem worsens.
Although both men and women are affected by it, yet more
number of women are found infested as compared to men.
What are the symptoms
of rosacea?
There are number of signs and symptoms associated with
rosacea. But they greatly vary from person to person. Examine your face closely
in a mirror and check for them:
- Redness on your face, including your cheeks, chin, nose, and forehead
- Watery and itchy eyes
- Dry and red eyes
- Tiny blood vessels appear around the nose
- Blemishes
Well, if you see any of the mentioned symptoms, you can be
suspected of rosacea. And it can spread to your ears, neck and head too. Make
sure you keep it under control to avoid further complication.
What are the major
myths about rosacea?
There are number of myths associated with this skin
infestation. Some of them are listed below:
Myth #1: The diet you
consume can cause rosacea
A number of people believe that sweets, fried and junk food
are the major cause of rosacea in humans. But the fact is far away. The studies
show that the diet has no direct effect. Hence, you can now have your favorite chocolate,
french fries, peanuts, etc. as per you need. Though excess of such food stuff
is not good for your health, yet it doesn’t cause rosacea.
Myth #2: It is acne
in teenage and turns to rosacea in adulthood
This is just half the thing! Will you believe that in some
regions of the world it is also called as adult acne? However, there is no direct
link found between rosacea and teenage acne. Basically, it is a condition of
the vascular system. While teenage acne is acknowledged by skin pores and
bacterial conditions, on the other hand in case of rosacea, the blood rushes to
the face.
Myth #3: Too much
alcohol intake causes rosacea
The main reason behind this myth is that alcohol affects the
flow of blood. But there are no evidences yet. Hence, having rosacea never mean
that the person is an alcoholic or heavy drinking (daily basis), will not cause
rosacea. However, being a vascular condition, drinking alcohol can cause
flare-ups in the rosacea sufferer. It can somehow complicate the condition.
Thus, it is advisable to avoid alcohol.
Myth #4: Rosacea is
contagious
There are number of skin disorders like scabies, which are
highly contagious. They easily spread from human to human. But this is not the
case with rosacea. No matter how severe the problem is, it will not transmit
from one individual to the other. Moreover, some people believe that rosacea
occur due to presence of dirt or germs on the skin, which is not true. As
stated it is just a vascular condition and there is no such thing than it will transfer
through any mode.
Therefore, next time red rashes appear on the nose, cheeks, chin or on your forehead,
don’t take it lightly. It can be rosacea. Along this, you will also find redness
growing accompanied with these symptoms like pimples, bumps and blemishes.
Considering it as acne can be a big mistake. Be careful next time!
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