Rosacea

Rosacea is a common skin condition that afflicts many people all over the world. It is basically an inflammation of the skin, causing it to turn red. Rosacea is seen on the skin of the face, usually on the cheeks, nose, chin, scalp, ears, and the eyes.

Rosacea manifests itself as a flushing and reddening of the skin of the affected areas. Over time, if left untreated, the redness can become permanent.

45 million people have Rosacea worldwide

Worldwide, more than 45 million people are affected by Rosacea, while in America the number is a high 20 million. Rosacea doesn't spare celebrities either. Some celebrities with rosacea are Bill Clinton and Cameron Diaz.

Rosacea, while not a fatal condition, does a lot of damage to a person's self-esteem. We are usually vain about our looks. Imagine how you would feel if you were a beautiful, fair-skinned person, and suddenly over a period of time you noticed that your face started reddening every now and then, and you had no clue why this was happening or how to make it stop!

Studies show that the incidence of rosacea is more common in women than in men. However Rosacea in men is more pronounced, when it occurs, than in women.

Rosacea can reduce self-esteem

The National Rosacea Society, which conducted a survey on rosacea and its impact, discovered that close to 70 percent of Americans with rosacea felt a low self-esteem, while more than 40 percent (41 percent is the number quoted in the surveys) began shying away from meeting people because of embarrassment.

Rosacea, though not lethal, is not just a mere reddening of the skin due to allergens. It is a neurovascular condition, meaning it affects the nerves and blood vessels. It affects broken blood vessels, causing them to produce the flushing effect. Rosacea near the eye results in constant watering of the eyes and irritation. Before proceeding further with rosacea, let us briefly discuss the resemblance and dissimilarities between rosacea, acne and seborrheic dermatitis.

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