A dermatologist weighs in on this, plus six more common questions about the common inflammatory skin condition.
After all, what is rosacea, and what causes it?
Are there different types of rosacea?
Is any facial redness a sign of full-blown rosacea?
First things first: What is rosacea?
So, is rosacea a form of acne?
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Rosacea is typically a lifelong condition that occurs during middle age.
Acne [vulgaris] is typically a temporary skin condition that begins during puberty.
Is any bang out of facial redness considered rosacea?
The eyes can also become photophobic and may experience blepharitis, or eyelid swelling.
Of course, you should consult a doctor for your skin, too.
Despite being an incredibly common skin concern, the exact cause of rosacea is unknown.
According to Dr. Green, there are several contributing factors that are currently being researched.
First, rosacea may be inherited, which suggests a genetic component.
Those with afamily history of rosaceahave been observed to have an increased risk of rosacea, says Dr. Green.
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Second, rosacea can also be resulting from anoveractive immune system.
Researchers found that theBacillus oleroniusbacteriastimulated an immune response in 79% of 22 patients with subtype two rosacea.
Are there different types of rosacea?
The skin may feel irritated, sensitive, and uncomfortable similar to a sunburn.
Subtype 2 rosacea tends to occur in those with oilier skin and can cause raised skin patches.
Subtype 4: Ocular Rosacea
Remember: rosacea can occur in the eyes, too.
Ocular rosacea can occur either alone or in combination with skin rosacea.
There is no permanent cure for ocular rosacea; however, treatment is available to manage the symptoms.
Lifestyle factors
Lifestyle factors include stress, genetics, smoking, alcohol, exercise (i.e.
Environmental factors
Additionally, Dr. Green says that the environment can also lend to rosacea flares.
Environmental factors include extreme heat or cold weather, wind exposure, and sun exposure, she says.
What are the best ways to treat rosacea?
The bad news is that theres no permanent cure for the skin condition.
The first goal in treating rosacea is to control inflammation and irritation sparked by rosacea, Dr. Green says.
The second goal is to treat the appearance of flushed skin, redness, and broken blood vessels.
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