How to diagnose chronic skin condition known as Acne Rosacea?

If you are suffering from a red complexion, flushing or blushing, a red nose, flaky skin with pimples, you probably are suffering from the chronic skin condition acne rosacea. Acne rosacea is commonly seen in women than men, although men often have more severe symptoms. Most people who suffer from acne rosacea have characteristic of fair-skinned, fair-haired and blue-eyed. It is also seen more rarely in dark-skinned people. Acne rosacea affects more than 14 million people in the United States of America, especially those people between 20 and 50 years of age.

The main symptoms of acne rosacea are:

• Burning or tingling sensation
• Persistent redness after blushing or flushing
• Pimples, papules or pustules on the face
• Tiny visible blood vessels under the skin
• Thickening of skin, especially around the nose area
• Gritty, uncomfortable eyes (ocular rosacea)

The true cause of rosacea is still unknown. Certain factors are known to aggravate the condition. Acne rosacea patient should avoid too much exposure to extreme temperatures and weather, such as the sun, the cold and wind. It is very important to avoid direct exposure to sun. Sun screens, hats and parasols are some of the ways to avoid sun-related flare-ups. Alcohol, hot drinks and food are also known to exacerbate acne rosacea. That goes the same as exercising in hot temperatures and hot showers, baths, steam rooms and saunas. Loofahs, rough towels, exfoliators, astringents and cosmetics with perfumes and many additives item should also be avoided. Gentle perfume-free cover-up cosmetics can also help disguise a flare-up and reduce the psychological and social effects of acne rosacea.

Acne rosacea is a condition that needs controlled rather than cured. Many people find that keeping a diary helps them to pin-point their own triggers. Keeping cool, drinking water to stay hydrated and using natural gentle skin care products go a long way to controlling acne rosacea.

Consult your dermatologist for advice about prescription creams and other procedures that may be available to relieve acne rosacea. Generally, rosacea treatment is aimed at controlling the redness, inflammation and skin eruptions. This treatment is necessary to prevent permanent damage to the skin.

Dermatologist often prescribes a combination of oral antibiotics and the use of antibiotic gel as initial treatment or solution for acne rosacea. The oral antibiotics can reduce the redness and pustules. Topical gel may help to control the symptoms. Dermatologist will help patient look at lifestyle factors to help control acne rosacea.

Steroids are also often prescribed for acne rosacea because they appear to relieve the symptoms quickly. Acne rosacea patient should aware that topical steroids can make the symptoms worse in long term usage. The steroids dilate facial blood vessels by breaking down elastin and collagen within skin's structure.