Diet plays a big role in rosacea, as certain foods cause flushing and other rosacea symptoms. The main dietary triggers for rosacea include spicy foods, hot liquids, caffeine, alcohol, histamines, acid-forming foods, trans fats and high glycemic...
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Safflower Oil, also known as carthamus tinctorius is an unsaturated oil from safflower seeds and is an essential fatty acid. This non-occlusive emollient allows skin to breath, plus preserves the skin’s natural barrier, as well as revitalizes...
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Stress and hormones adversely affect the state of the skin and body, and are closely intertwined. Initially, when we experience stress, epinephrine and norepinephrine trigger the fight or flight response. This causes a surge in stress hormones...
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According to the National Rosacea Society, stress is the second biggest rosacea factor, after sun exposure. Stress-related conditions, like anxiety, anger and embarrassment, can trigger negative physical reactions in the body that influence the...
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Rosacea can be a symptom of a number of medical conditions, including gastrointestinal disorders, hormonal imbalances and liver disease. Gastrointestinal disorders, such as dyspepsia, gastritis and inflammatory gastrointestinal tract disorders...
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There are a number of medical conditions and disorders that affect the skin with symptoms that are similar to those of rosacea. Not only are these disorders unrelated to rosacea, some can be quite serious. This is why it’s vital to consult a...
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Rosacea is a chronic microcirculation disorder that can be quite troubling for the sufferer. Rosacea is a condition you will most likely have to continue to treat, as it can flare or relapse, is progressive and may eventually lead to permanent...
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The exact cause of rosacea is unknown. There are multiple theories and ongoing debate whether rosacea triggers actually cause rosacea. However, research has proven that microscopic skin mites, the environment, medical conditions, stress...
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Cumulative overexposure to the sun and repeated sunburns play a major role in the development and aggravation of rosacea. The National Rosacea Society found that sun exposure was the biggest factor in triggering rosacea, the next being stress...
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Hormones are chemical messengers produced by the endocrine system (adrenal glands, hypothalamus, kidneys, ovaries, pancreas, pituitary gland and thyroid). They regulate processes such as development, digestion, growth, metabolism, mood control...
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Rosacea can be classified into four subtypes. It begins with pre-rosacea, with just redness and sensitivity and can evolve into full-blown rosacea with bumps, pimples and swelling and may involve the eyes, enlarge the nose and cause other...
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