What is Rosacea?
There are some skin disorders that are known and can be easily detected by those experiencing the symptoms while there are some that cannot be easily identified unless with a doctor’s consultancy. Rosacea is one of them. Though the percentage of people suffering from Rosacea is high, only a small fraction of them are being treated. Public awareness on this skin disorder is low thus more and more information needs to be disseminated to help people understand their disorder and more effectively manage its signs and symptoms
Rosacea is a common skin disorder that is a poorly understood facial skin disorder that affects over 16 million people worldwide. A Gallup survey conducted in 2009 found that 78 percent of the world’s population has no idea of this condition, its symptoms, how to recognize it as well as how to treat it. Rosacea has increased over the years due to the widespread as the populous baby boom generation that enters the most susceptible ages. Apart from low knowledge on the disorder, many leave it untreated which has resulted in the disorder increasing in terms of severity thus affecting their daily life and interaction with people.
Rosacea often develops red-faced, acne like affect on personal appearances and can cause significant psychological, social and occupational problems if left untreated. Surveys conducted on Rosacea patients shows that most of them have experienced low self-confidence and self-esteem, which in turn has caused them to avoid public contact or cancel social engagements.
Surveys also shows that at least 70 percent of patients experience disorders that has affected their professional life in terms of interaction with people and clients and the other 30 percent have missed work because of their condition.
The cause of Rosacea is unknown and there is no absolute cure but modern science and medicine has helped control the affects with medical treatment that has controlled signs and symptoms of this potentially life-disruptive disorder.
There are several symptoms that you can look out for in identifying if you have Rosacea. These warning signs need to be consulted by a dermatologist or a medical practitioner for the appropriate diagnosis and possible treatment options before these symptoms and signs become severe.
You might have Rosacea is you experience reddening on your face especially on the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. Small visible blood vessels are also seen on the face with tiny bumps or pimples. Another sign of Rosacea is watery or irritated eyes.
If you have these symptoms, consulting a doctor will help you confirm it and it can also lead you to receive the right and proper treatment. Rosacea.org is a good website to look at to find information on its symptoms and treatment, the different versions of Rosacea on a patient’s face, treatment photos, skin care and cosmetic tips as well as contacting a doctor who works with patients with Rosacea.
The site also has a link which allows you to ask a question as well as read questions posed by readers and read comments and answers from leading dermatologists, ophthalmologists and researchers.
