Rosacea
Rosacea is a persistent facial eruptions of
unknown cause, characterized by erythema and pustules. Sebum secretion
is normal in this condition.
Rosacea becomes progressively worse in many of those affected. The real
cause of rosacea is now thought to be a tendency to flush and blush in
a person with sun damage. Sun damages the supporting fibers of the
small blood vessels just under the surface of the skin, allowing the
vessels to stretch out (become permanently dilated). The damaged blood
vessels leak fluid when flushing occurs, resulting in blotchy red
areas. Swelling occurs, but is not usually so prominent to be very
visible. The first sign most people see are small red pimples and
pustules (pus-filled whiteheads). The redness can come and go and may
be tender, inflamed and sensitive to the touch. Later, the skin tissue
can swell and thicken. Eventually the redness and swelling can become
permanent.
Triggers that cause episodes of flushing and blushing.
1. Exposure to temperature extremes can cause the face to become
flushed
2. Strenuous exercise
3. Heat from sunlight
4. Severe sunburn
5. Stress
6. Cold wind
7. Moving to a warm or hot environment from a cold environment
8. Some foods and drinks that can trig the condition include alcohol,
foods high in histamine and spicy food.
9. Certain medications
Clinical features:
The disorder is most common in middle age. The cheeks, chin and central
forehead are affected. Intermittent blushing is followed by fixed
erythema and telengiectasia. Dome- shaped papules and pustules but no
comedones occur. Facial Burning Sensations
and facial Swelling is also found. Rhinophyma, with erythema, sebaceous
gland hyperplasia and overgrowth of the soft tissues of the nose, is
sometimes associated.
Complications:
1.Blepharitis
2.Conjunctivitis
Management:
Homeopathy treats the person as a whole. It means that homeopathic
treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his
pathological condition. The homeopathic medicines are selected after a
full individualizing examination and case-analysis. A miasmatic
tendency (predisposition/susceptibility) is also often taken into
account for the treatment of chronic conditions.
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