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    Rosacea

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    Symptoms

    Stinging and burning of your skin

    Patches of rough, dry skin

    A swollen, bulb-shaped nose

    Larger pores

    Broken blood vessels on your eyelids

    Bumps on your eyelids

    Problems with seeing

    Headache

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    Causes

    The underlying cause of rosacea is still unknown. There are multiple theories for it. Some of the common causes are:

    Genetic factors

    Mite like Demodex folliculorum

    Some bacterias like H. pylori

    Application of some medications

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    Common Triggers

    ● Excessive sunlight and heat

    ● Hot and spicy food

    ● Anxiety and stress

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    Skin care regimen for the patient of Rosacea:

    Use lukewarm water to wash the face.

    Use moisturizer so as to restore damaged skin.

    Use dermatologist recommended sunscreen that protects you from UVA, UVB as well as infrared rays.

    Avoid heavy foundations and waterproof cosmetic products that are difficult to remove without physical rubbing.

    Avoid scrubs, exfoliators.

    Avoid environments that may overheat or dry the skin like saunas and heaters.

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    Treatment

    Treatment depends upon the type and stage of rosacea.

    Topical medicines: brimonidine, azelaic acid, metronidazole gel, ivermectin cream helps in controlling redness and inflammation

    Oral medicines: oral antibiotics and retinoids are prescribed to control infection and inflammation both.

    Peel therapy and Laser- these therapies helps in constricting blood vessels helping in reduction of redness

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