Identifying Rosacea
Through several diagnosis and observation, it is noted that Rosacea often develops after the age of 30 with redness and flare-ups happening on the cheeks, nose and chin while in some cases, it has been reported that Rosacea also occurs on the neck, chest, scalp as well as the ears. Left untreated, the symptoms become more persistent and blood vessels begin to show which leads to the developing of bumps and pimples due to excess tissue. In most patients, Rosacea also causes a patient’s eyes to become affected, feeling irritated and appearing watery or bloodshot.
Individuals who are fair skinned and tend to blush easily are more at risk. Rosacea also affects more women than men but more severe cases have been noticed in men then in women, partly due to the fact that men only seek medical help in more severe stages. There is no absolute cure for Rosacea but the right medical therapy has shown tremendous success in reversing the signs and symptoms that is why early treatment is better.
How to Identify Rosacea Symptoms?
Just like any other skin disorders, symptoms vary from one individual to another but there are potential warning signs that are common in most cases. Rosacea always includes at least one of the following primary signs and there are other various secondary signs and symptoms that develop.
Primary Signs of Rosacea:
Flushing- Many of those of develop Rosacea often have a history of acute and frequent blushing. Yes it is nice to blush one in a while but this flushing is often the earliest signs of Rosacea.
Persistent Redness- Facial redness that is persistent is the most common sign of Rosacea and it often resembles sunburn that doesn’t seem to go away.
Bumps and Pimples- You will notice small pus-filled pimples and bumps developing and though they might look like acne, the present of blackheads are absent and your skin wil often feel stinging.
Visible Blood Vessels- Those suffering from Rosacea often have visible small blood vessels on their facial skin
Secondary Signs of Rosacea:
Eye Irritation- eyes of patients are often irritated and appear watery of bloodshot. The medical term for this symptom is called ocular Rosacea and it often also includes red and swollen eyelids as well as sties. This can lead to corneal damage and loss of vision in severe cases of Rosacea.
Burning or Stinging- Sensations of burning and stinging often occur on the face as well as itching and a feeling of tightness. The face also experiences rough and texture making Rosacea more difficult to live with.
Plaques- the affected skin area will also develop raised red patched known as plaques. Also, due to excessive tissue, the skin ends up thickening especially around the nose. This condition is known as Rhinophyma which tends to affects more men than women.
Swelling and Other Signs
Swelling of the face known as edema will also come as other signs to look out for Rosacea. Other signs to look out for are beyond the face as Rosacea can also spread to the neck, chest, scalp as well as the ears. These signs are such as flaring and reddening.
