I'm 22 and have rosacea. Does it last forever? I heard it only gets worse through time.?

Question

I already went to the doctors and he gave me a topical cream.

Answer 1

i don't know what to do for it anymore. i only have good skin maybe once a month! so many theories about the cause. i do have a broken down immune system, so i'm sure that's why i get sick with a lot of stuff.

when i was taking medication for hyperthyroidism, my skin looked a little better.

dermatologist didn't help me. but, if yours is from the mites, maybe the topical Rx cream will help yours.

but here's some info i found:

http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS186073+12-Feb-2009+PRN20090212


and this from Dr. Mercola's website:

Possible Causes of the Disorder

The underlying cause of rosacea has remained a mystery within the mainstream medi­cal community, however, theories abound.

* One theory suggests the condition may be the result of oversensitive blood ves­sels in your face.

* Another theory attributes the disorder to mites (Demodex folliculorum) which natu­rally live on your skin. Rosacea sufferers have more of these mites than people without the condition.

* Genetics (family history) may play a role.

* There may even be a connection between rosacea and a stomach infection caused by the H. pylori bacteria.

Rosacea the Result of a Malfunction of Your Immune System?

Recent studies conducted by Dr. Richard Gallo of the University of California, San Diego, and an international team of researchers show promise in uncovering, in my judgment, the most likely source for developing rosacea -- a dysfunction of your immune system.

Dr. Gallo’s research has found that specific immune system proteins might bring on the condition of rosacea. These proteins may trigger rosacea symptoms while they are in the process of protecting your body.

Your immune system generates natural antibiotic proteins to fight disease and help you stay healthy. These proteins go after harmful bacteria and set in motion other protective immune system responses within your body. These defending agents can be stimulated into action by either irritation or infection.

Researchers are looking into whether the action of a specific immune system protein called a cathelicidin, which has both antimicrobial and pro-inflammatory properties, might cause the development of rosacea in certain individuals. Some of the symptoms of rosacea, like skin inflammation and enlarged blood vessels, are associated with cathelicidins. Cathelicidins are made active by a specific enzyme, SCTE (stratum corneum tryptic enzyme).

Studies have revealed rosacea sufferers have an unusually high amount of cathelicidins in their skin, as well as elevated SCTE. For these patients, it appears the chronic pro­duction and activation of cathelicidins does not inhibit bacterial growth, but instead may trigger the symptoms of rosacea.

and this:

In separate experiments, Gallo's team then injected mice with cathelicidins found in rosacea, added SCTE, and increased SCTE by turning off the gene that inhibits its activity. Each of these actions produced the inflammatory characteristics of rosacea in the skin of the mice. However, these responses were absent in mice with a deleted cathelicidin gene. Says Gallo, "Our findings help to show that antimicrobial peptides such as the cathelicidins, which are evolutionarily ancient elements of immune defense, play a critical role in inflammation."
Source(s):

Yamasaki, K, et al. Increased serine protease activity and cathelicidin promotes skin inflammation in rosacea. Nature Medicine, 2007:13(8):975-980.

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Answer 2

Take 3 fish oil tablets daily. This will clear your skin in a month.

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Answer 3

The cause of Rosacea is unknown and there is no cure available. It can, however, be treated and controlled. It is known that the condition is aggravated by life style and circumstances. An understanding of what causes a flare up can help an individual cope with the condition.

What Triggers a Flare Up of Rosacea?

The most common triggers are exposure to the sun, stress, hot weather, wind, exercise, alcohol, hot baths and other extreme weather conditions. Spicy foods, some cosmetics and skin-care products, medications and hot beverages have also been known to cause a flare up. Each person is different and has different triggers. The best thing to do is keep track and treat what seems to impact yours.

There are a few home remedies that can help you with rosacea relief. You can check them out here: http://www.getridofrosacea.com/11-rosace…

I hope this helps!

Source(s):

http://www.getridofrosacea.com/11-rosace…

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