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Helpful Tips for Starting a Rosacea Skin Care Program

Friday, November 21st, 2008 by admin

If you are already a sufferer, you know that careful rosacea skin care can be a worthwhile endeavor.  Special precautions in caring for your sensitive skin is almost a must to avoid exacerbations and flareups.

So, here are some simple, yet effective, guidelines for caring for your skin and make living with this skin condition just a little easier:

Give Your Face a “Short” Break — After gently cleaning and blotting your face dry with a soft towel, give your skin a few minutes to return to its normal condition before applying any topical medications. In turn, allow the medicine or creme to dry for 5-10 minutes before attempting to apply any foundation or make-up.

Be Gentle to Your Skin — Be sure to avoid any of the following aggravating cleansing practices: rough or scratchy washcloths, loofahs, wash brushes, sponges, and hot water baths or showers.

Try Not to Irritate Your Eyelids — If you are suffering from ocular rosacea, be extremely careful when cleaning or applying medicated ointments or cremes on your eyelids. Follow your physicians’ instructions for eyelid scrubbing or applying rosacea medications.

Don’t Use a Traditional Razor — a dull razor blade can almost certainly cause irritation on your sensitive facial skin. Try using a quality electric razor for a smooth and close shave without the risk of inflaming your rosacea. Also, try to avoid using shaving lotions that contain high levels of alcohol - they will burn or sting your newly shaven skin.

Be Very Selective When Using Cosmetics — When choosing cosmetics, your best bet is to stick with high quality products from a better known manufacturer. They tend to contain more natural ingredients and prove to be less irritating. The use of mineral makeup makes perfect sense for a rosacea suffer.  Sheer Cover has an excellent product is also highly recommended and rarely irritates rosacea inflicted facial skin.

These are a few tips to integrate into your rosacea skin care program, but remember, common sense also plays a big part in protecting your sensitive skin.  If you think a product might irritate or inflame your skin, check the ingredients and proceed cautiously be trying the product on an inconspicuous “test” patch of skin.

Using an Acne Rosacea Daily Cleanser

Friday, November 21st, 2008 by admin

As part of your skin care program, using an acne rosacea daily cleanser can be an effective step in controlling flare-ups.   Because rosacea is often aggravated by the mis-use or over-use of cosmetics containing skin irritating ingredients, a daily cleanser designed specifically for sensitive skin should be used exclusively.

Your Rosacea Skin Care Program

Ensuring that your skin care routine is compatible with your rosacea should be the first step in developing a new rosacea skin regimen.  Use of makeups, cleansers, or moisturizers that irritate your already sensitive skin should be halted immediately.  It takes a gentle skin care routine to aid in the control of your rosacea.

When cleaning your face, use a mild and non-abrasive cleanser, then rinse your face with warm water.  Very importantly, gently blot your face dry with a soft cotton towel.  Do NOT use a rough wash cloth for cleaning your face.  This will only irritate the skin further.

A Daily Cleanser Made With Rosacea Sufferers in Mind

The ZENMED® Gentle Cleansing Cream product is a vegetarian formulation developed to not over-dry or strip the skin of its vital oils.  This acne rosacea daily cleanser is formulated to be pH balanced and to work effectively on sensitive skin that would otherwise be irritated by other commonly used cleansing agents.  This effective cleansing cream will remove impurities on the skin’s surface and still preserve the natural pH mantle. The result - your skin nourished and soothed. 

ZENMED® Gentle Cleansing Cream is included in the ZENMED® Skin Support System or can be purchased separately.

Acne Rosacea Researchers Identify the Odds of Getting This Skin Disorder

Friday, November 21st, 2008 by admin

Based on findings by acne rosacea researchers, people who tend to suffer from the effects of acne rosacea generally fall into the age group of 30 and over.  Beyond this fact, acne rosacea can affect almost anybody.  This skin disorder cuts across all demographics regardless of race, gender, socio-economic level, and region.  However, there are certain groups who tend to be more vulnerable to developing rosacea.

These groups have been identified as:

• Individuals over the age of 30.
• People with fairer skin who have a tendency to blush or flush more easily. This group is thought to be at higher risk of contracting this skin disorder than normal to dark skinned individuals.
• Women tend to be diagnosed with rosacea more often than men.
• Males tend to incur more severe symptoms than females. (A theory holds that this may be the case because men tend to delay medical assistance until the symptoms reach the advanced stages).

As you may know, acne rosacea researchers have been working diligently on a cure for acne rosacea for decades.  Unfortunately, no cure has been found to-date.  However, the latest treatment for acne rosacea continues to improve upon the older cures allowing for flare-ups to be controlled more effectively.

The rosacea skin treatments available today take full advantage of technological advances in botanical research and the use of natural ingredients.   The acne rosacea researchers have found that using all natural ingredients reduces the likelihood of skin irritation (in already sensitive skin) that can be aggravated by the stronger chemically-derived pharmaceuticals.

Acne Rosacea Pictures Expose This Skin Disorder

Friday, November 21st, 2008 by admin

You may be wondering what acne rosacea looks like and how can you determine if you may have this condition.  To help you become more aware, the typical visible symptoms associated with this skin disorder can be seen in the acne rosacea pictures below.

Early Symptoms of Acne Rosacea

But before we display these acne rosacea photographs, a little further background of this condition is in order.  It is typical for this skin disorder to be characterized by a series of flare-ups and periods of remission.  The vast majority of acne rosacea patients start to notice symptoms after the age of 30, typically with a redness to the cheeks, chin, nose or forehead.   It can even develop in the scalp, ears, neck or chest area, but it is less common.

Progression of This Skin Disorder

The initial symptoms may be experienced on an intermittent basis.  However, as this skin disorder progresses, the redness of the skin often turns ruddier and becomes more persistent.  It is at this point that blood vessels may appear near the surface of the skin.  It is key that an acne rosacea treatment program be started by this point, because if the condition is left untreated, pimples and bumps can develop.

Rhinophyma (Bulbous Nose)

It is only in the more extreme cases that a condition known as rhinophyma can develop.  This is characterized by a swollen appearance to the nose with bumpy, excess tissue developing giving the nose a bulbous appearance.  This was the “trademark” of the late, great actor W.C. Fields.  Also, based on a US News online report, a former president displayed all the symptoms (including a swollen red nose) of a moderate case of rosacea - Bill Clinton.

Occular Rosacea

Some acne rosacea sufferers also experience eye discomfort.  Their eyes may feel irritated and have the appearance of being bloodshot or watery.  This is called occular rosacea and requires immediate treatment to avoid further damage to the eye.

Hopefully, the acne rosacea pictures showing the symptoms of this skin disorder prove helpful in your understanding of this life altering condition.   If you believe that you have any of these symptoms, it is highly recommended that you visit a dermatologist for further evaluation.

What’s Acne Rosacea Doing To Your Social Life?

Friday, November 21st, 2008 by admin

Many acne rosacea sufferers persevere with this skin condition, going about their daily lives and activities as normal as possible.  But whats acne rosacea doing to their self-esteem and social lives?  More than you can probably imagine!

Because acne rosacea, or rosacea, primarily affects the facial skin, any flare-up or aggravation of this condition can result in unsightly redness, pimples, flushing, and a host of other visible symptoms.  Personal appearance is important to almost everyone, so acne rosacea symptoms can definitely promote significant psychological, social and occupational problems if it is left untreated.

Acne Rosacea Survey

In surveys conducted by the National Rosacea Society, it was found that almost 70% of acne rosacea sufferers stated that their condition had reduced their self-esteem and self-confidence.  What was even more discouraging was that over 40% said that the symptoms caused them to miss social engagements or avoid friends and family.

As far as their work environment, of those with more severe symptoms, almost 70% stated their acne rosacea had negatively affected their ability to perform their professional duties and inhibited interaction with their work associates.     Almost 30% of these sufferers claimed that they had taken time off work because of their symptoms.

Acne Rosacea Can Be Controlled

These statistics are very disheartening, but there is hope!  An acne rosacea treatment program combining medications and selective lifestyle changes can keep your rosacea under control, limiting flare-ups and the worsening of the symptoms.    So, with a little effort on your part, the question of “whats acne rosacea doing to your social life?” can be answered with a resounding “Absolutely Nothing!”

Rosacea Skin Treatments Start With a Good Facial Cleansing

Friday, November 21st, 2008 by admin

While most rosacea sufferers a keenly interested in the latest treatment for acne rosacea, your rosacea skin treatments need to start with a more basic task - appropriate cleansing of the face.  One of the key concerns in facial cleansing is to avoid irritating your already sensitive skin.   So, if you are presently using any type of rosacea skin cleanser that burns, stings, or irritates your face, it would be prudent to seek out another product made specifically for sensitive skin.

Here are a few helpful tips to consider when cleansing your face:

• When washing your face, use lukewarm water, not hot or cold, because the extreme temperatures can actually cause a flushing effect.
• Use your fingertips instead of a sponge or wash cloth. It avoids abrasion and further irritation of your skin.
• Blot your face dry with a thick, fluffy towel. Do not pull, tug, or rub your face with a towel when drying.
• Be aware of your particular sensitivities to medications or rosacea skin treatments. Applying any creams or lotions immediately after cleansing your face can actually irritate your skin.

Wait to Apply Creams or Lotions

It is quite common for rosacea patients to experience a burning or stinging of the skin if they apply skin treatments too soon after cleansing their face.  So, it is advised that you wait at least 30 minutes after cleansing to avoid this effect.  You can experiment with this time interval by shortening the waiting period by 5-minute increments until you note a sensitivity with your skin.

Another practice that can save you from irritation is to wait an additonal 5-10 minutes after applying your topical rosacea treatment before you add any sunscreen or makeup products.

Know the Ingredients of Your Rosacea Skin Treatments and Cleansers

A thorough understanding of the ingredients of your rosacea treatments and facial cleansers can help you avoid products that may cause more damage than good.   You will find that awareness of certain ingredients in your skin care products that are known for skin irritation in sensitive skin can help avoid the pain of an irritated face.    Men should be particularly alert to any shave creams or after shave lotions that can cause stinging or burning.

Men should also consider using an electric razor rather than a standard “stick” razor.  The scraping of the blade can often cause facial irritation if the blade is not extremely sharp.

So, before applying your rosacea skin treatments to your sensitive face, it is always an excellent practice to perform a thorough cleansing of your facial skin.  Be gentle and avoid scrubbing at all costs.  Try using a gentle facial cleanser, like ZENMED® Gentle Cleansing Cream that is made specifically for sensitive skin and uses a number of natural ingredients.   A formulation using botanicals and herbs is far less likely to cause any kind of reaction to already sensitive skin.

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