Rosacea Cures

Looking for natural rosacea cures? Learn about your treatment options including a diet for rosacea and how to reduce or eliminate symptoms with home remedies for rosacea.

Although medical science has not yet found a cure for rosacea, the symptoms CAN be treated and in some cases, completely eliminated. In addition there are several options for a natural cure for rosacea that are affordable and can help you reduce or prevent the relapse of your symptoms without drugs or surgery which may have side effects.

Rosacea is an inflammatory skin disorder that affects mostly women, and people between 30 and 60 years of age. Initially it may appear as redness like sunburn on the face, but over time gets darker and may eventually develops bumps and pimples on the face and thickened skin.

There are no conclusive studies that can pinpoint exactly what causes rosacea. That is partly where there are not yet rosacea cures. Some possibilities that researchers think MAY cause rosacea include:

• Excessively acidic diet
• An immune system disorder
• Microscopic mites on the skin
• The helicobacter pylori bacteria
• Stress
• Heredity
• A history of blistering sunburns

Rosacea appears on the face as flushing that at first looks like sunburn. Later the face may develop spider veins and more persistent redness. Some people with rosacea experience pink bumps or painful, pus filled nodules on the face.

More severe forms of rosacea produce thickening of the skin and increased redness. Sometimes the nose becomes swollen. About half of people with rosacea experience some irritation of the eyes.

Many people who have rosacea are not aware that they have it. All they know is that they have very sensitive skin which tends to break out into a rash.

Here are some tips for lifestyle rosacea cures to help you to minimize your rosacea outbreaks.

• Stay out of the sun.

• Stay away from excessively windy, hot or cold environments.

• Avoid hot tubs, saunas and hot baths.

• Avoid hot drinks.

• Do not clog your pores with astringents such as witch hazel, alum, camphor, menthol, alcohol or , very cold water. Also avoid waterproof cosmetics that need to be removed with a solvent.

• Avoid products with sodium lauryl suflate which cause irritation to rosacea. Most shampoos and many facial cleansers and toothpaste contain SLS. See our article on hypoallergenic shampoo for more information.

• Avoid heavy aerobic exercise that produces a lot of sweating. Instead swim or do moderate endurance exercise in a cool room. Warm up slowly and drink plenty of water to cool the body so your race does not flush. You want to avoid the "burn" in your muscles which causes a build up of lactic acid.

• Do not scrub your face or use exfoliants. Pat dry gently without rubbing.

• Use cool water on your face several times a day.

• Do not smoke, which adds toxicity to the body and makes it more difficult for your skin to heal.

• Get enough sleep so that your immune system can function well. One of the best natural rosacea cures is to strengthen your ENTIRE body so it can heal itself more quickly.

• Reduce stress ... I know that's difficult in today's world so you may need to 'work' at this by scheduling time to relax, have fun and decompress.

• Keep your weight within normal range. Excessive weight adds to the load on your cardiovascular system which contributes to the flushing and redness of your face.

• Change your facecloths and towels after each use. Use a fresh pillowcase and change it every two days, turning the pillow over the next night.

• If you need to cover the facial redness, use a natural mineral makeup which does not clog pores.

May people have found that because there are no rosacea cures, that they need to focus on being healthier in general, and that this actually seems to eliminate their rosacea symptoms.

A low acid, high alkaline diet for rosacea which is rich in vegetables and low sugar fruits, and which eliminates refined and processed foods, can help your body to reduce inflammation which will then reduce your rosacea symptoms.

Generally most fruits and vegetables and seeds are more alkaline and red meats, wheat flour, beer, citrus fruits and sugar are more acid forming in the body.

Berries such as blueberries, cherries, blackberries are excellent natural rosacea cures. They help your body to constrict the blood vessels, which may help your skin redness.

Change your diet gradually, making one or two changes a week and keeping a food journal so that you can learn about which foods seems to trigger rosacea outbreaks.

Eat cooling foods rather than hot spicy foods. If you're eating cooked food, wait until it cools.

You may discover that specific foods like chocolate will trigger a rosacea outbreak. Sometimes even very healthy foods like spinach, tomatoes, or avocado can cause your skin to flare up.

Keep a food journal so you can remember what you've eaten. This will help you to begin to see patterns between what you eat and when your face breaks out.

Once you learn the foods to eat for rosacea, you will eventually be able to clear your skin and develop your own natural rosacea cures.

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Even though there are no proven rosacea cures yet available, there is plenty that you can do to manage the symptoms and keep your face healthy and free from embarrassing redness, bumps and skin irritation. Here are just a few suggestions for natural rosacea cures.

Facial massage - increases circulation to the skin and helps it to release toxins and impurities. You can do this yourself, or with a partner. Use jojoba oil which is most like the natural oils of your skin, and will not clog your pores.

Facial exercise - tones the skin and restores more normal functioning. I am a big fan of facial exercise! Since I started doing facial exercise regularly for just 15 minutes a day, a lot of the skin blemishes, acne and rashes that have been plaguing me have disappeared. I use Carolyn's Facial Fitness which not only gives your face a great workout in a short time, but also acts to give you a natural face lift.

Use non-toxic hypoallergenic skin care - many skin care products contain irritating ingredients that can trigger a rosacea outbreak. Some people find relief from rosacea, acne and other skin irritations simply by using safer and less toxic products. Even hypoallergenic products can contain irritating ingredients, depending on the brand you use. I use Cleure Hydrovive skin care which is the only line I've found that is both hypoallergenic AND chemically safe.

Jojoba oil - If your rosacea is really severe, I recommend you stop using all facial care products for a while. Cleanse with pure water, and then use a drop or two of Jojoba oil on the face as a gentle moisturizer. Jojoba is excellent and soothing for rosacea and irritated skin.

Zinc Oxide - This is one of the most effective natural rosacea cures. Many people have found relief using zinc oxide, either by itself or in formulation with other ingredients.You can also find zinc oxide in some natural sunscreen products such as MyChelle's Sun Shield .

Some people treat rosacea at home with borax and hydrogen peroxide. Both of these ingredients can be irritating to some sensitive skin and so I don't personally recommend these methods as rosacea cures even though some people swear by them. You can look them up on the Cosmetics Database to see whether you want to put these on your skin or in your body.

Here are some of the safer home remedies for rosacea. You will have to see what works for your sensitive skin.

Apple Cider Vinegar - dilute with water to 50% strength and dab onto your face with a Q tip. Let dry Can also be taken internally in small amounts such as one to three tablespoons in water or tomato juice, three times a day.

Fresh vegetable juices are highly alkalizing and very nutritious. Go slowly, try juicing just one or two types of vegetables at first, to see how your skin reacts. Sometimes juicing will producing a cleansing reaction in the body which will increase your symptoms temporarily, so go SLOW!

Colloidal Silver can be applied externally and also take internally, but it is not made for long term use.

Lyseine - these are amino acid supplements available from any health food store.

Vitamin C, multivitamin and mineral supplements and antioxidant supplements have helped some people to clear up their rosacea inflammations.

Some people with rosacea find that by eating a whole foods diet and using herbs to cleanse the body of toxins and parasites can clear up rosacea, sometimes completely. Some herbal cleansing programs also contain anti-parasitic herbs like black walnut, garlic, wormwood.

Other herbs that may help to calm a rosacea outbreak include

Licorice
Green Tea
Chamomile

Simply make a cup of tea, cool, and apply to your face.

Essential oils have also helped some people who suffer with rosacea to reduce the redness and inflammation. Tea tree oil and lavender essential oil can both be applied directly to the skin.

Other essential oils such as helichrysum and patchouli need to be diluted with Jojoba oil before applying to the face.

Even though lasers have been used since the 1980's to treat rosacea symptoms, there is not a lot of information on the safety and effectiveness of these treatments. The FDA does not require more stringent, long terms studies on the effectiveness of laser treatment for rosacea. For this reason it is best to be cautious and try other treatments first. Laser treatment for rosacea is most often used in more severe cases.

In the mid 1990's a new technology called Intense Pulsed Light or IPL became available that uses a non-laser light source. These IPL's generate multiple wavelengths of light that can treat more of the skin. This has been helpful to some but not all of those who suffer from rosacea.

Laser treatments are not rosacea cures and you will likely need several treatments and follow up visits to maintain the treatments.

They are generally expensive, between $300 - $600 per session, and are not covered by insurance. Usually you will need two to five sessions spaced from three to eight week apart plus follow ups.

Laser treatment for rosacea is generally not painful but can produce some discomfort. Afterwards you can experience swelling for up to several days, some redness for an hour or two, and some bruising from four to seven days.

You need to find a dermatologist who is experienced and skilled with treating rosacea for your laser treatment, as it requires a different approach that treating facial veins.

If your doctor is not experienced, they could over treat an area of your face which would leave white marks that look like scars. The white marks are actually your regular skin color, but the treatment needs to be done carefully enough to create a uniform color on the face. Learn more at our Rosacea Laser Treatment page.

This is one of the more upsetting symptoms of rosacea. Over half of all people with rosacea suffer from ocular rosacea.

Symptoms of ocular rosacea are redness, itching, dryness, blurred vision and tearing of the eyes. It feels like you have sand or grit in your eye, and you are sensitive to light.

Ocular rosacea can have serious consequences for your vision so please consult your doctor right away.

Treatment for ocular rosacea includes:

• Using a humidifier
• Drinking plenty of water
• Keeping the eyes and eyelids clean
• Hot compresses applied to the eyelids
• Artificial tears
• Omega 3 nutritional supplements
• Replacing eye makeup every few months
• Avoiding irritating eye creams
• Using chemically safe hypoallergenic skin care products .

In more severe cases, a doctor may recommend ocular rosacea treatment that includes antibiotics, topical medications or surgery. Treatment for ocular rosacea varies a great deal, because rosacea is a chronic condition that often recurs.

If natural treatments do not work, please consult a qualified dermatologist who can prescribe a rosacea medication. Sometimes if our bodies are very stressed, a medication can help "jump start" our own natural self healing mechanisms.

Most medications have side effects and you will need to weight the potential benefit of the rosacea medication with the potential risks.

Rosacea is often treated with antibiotics and antibiotic creams. Antibiotics can reduce the pus filled pumps on the face, but they have side effects and kill off the friendly bacteria in your intestines, which can weaken your immune system. For this reason antibiotics are used as a short term treatment. Antibiotics can sometimes reduce skin redness within a few weeks, but are not effective in treating the thickening, redness and bumps on the nose.

Other rosacea medication that your doctor may recommend are:

• Metronidazole
• Azelaic acid
• Sulfacetamide products
• Tretinoin
• Isotretinoin

No matter how severe your rosacea is, it IS possible to reduce or even eliminate the symptoms. I have over 30 years of experience dealing with sensitive skin, and I managed to completely eliminate my teenage acne. You won't get this information from most dermatologists or skin care experts, and yet it can help you to reduce or even eliminate your rosacea symptoms.

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