Does anyone know what rosacia is?

Question

My friend has it on her face. Also, how can she get rid of it? She took some pills the doctor gave her and she had a bad reaction to it. Also, it's getting worst instead of better.

Answer 1

It's a form of adult acne.

Answer 2

It is a dermatological (skin) condition that causes redness and blemishes on the face. Rosacea is something over 14 million Americans suffer from. There is no known cause for it and no cure but there are treatment options. Tell your friend to check out the website below for help and go back to the doctor to try a different treatment.

Answer 3

I have that. Were the pills Tetracycaline? They can upset your stomach. I hope he also gave her Metrogel to apply on her face. My first dr had me on those pills 2 years and it was getting worse so I switched drs and the new one weaned me off the pills and gave me Metrogel to apply evey night. What a difference! I have to use it for the rest of my life but it really works. My skin now looks beautiful and not red at all. Tell her to also get some Eucerine Redness Relief moisturizer from any drugstore. It's tinted green and helps tone down the redness.

Answer 4

Rosacea (note spelling) is a chronic inflammatory disease. Your friend may have the vascular form which is more common in women. It is treated with topical preparations, antibiotics, skin peels, laser surgery and more. If your friend is not seeing a Dermatologist, advise her to. If she had an adverse reaction to the med she was taking, there are other antibiotics that can be prescribed. Rosacea can affect the eyes and it's important to treat it while it's still in the early stages.

Answer 5

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids. It may appear as redness, prominent spider-like blood vessels, swelling, or skin eruptions similar to acne.

Although the cause of rosacea is unknown, you are more likely to develop this harmless skin condition if:

You are fair skinned.
You blush easily.
You are a woman. However, men are usually more severely affected.
You are between the ages of 30 and 50.
Rosacea involves enlargement of the blood vessels just under the skin and may be associated with other skin disorders (acne vulgaris, seborrhea) or eye disorders (blepharitis, keratitis).

Symptoms
Redness of the face in discrete areas or covering the entire face
A tendency to flush or blush easily
Increased vascularity (spider-like blood vessels called telangiectasia) of the face
A red, bulbous nose
Acne-like skin eruptions (may ooze or crust)
A burning or stinging sensation of the face
Irritated, bloodshot, watery eyes
Signs and tests
Your physician can usually diagnose rosacea with a thorough medical history and physical exam.

Treatment
There is no known cure for rosacea. The goal is to identify and avoid possible triggers, and thus reduce flare-ups. In fact, the National Rosacea Society strongly recommends that you keep a symptom diary to identify the specific triggers you may have. As you keep track of your symptoms, you should start to see a pattern within several weeks of what makes your rosacea worse. Use this information to avoid future flare-ups.

Here are some steps that may help:

Avoid sun exposure. Use sunscreen every day.
Avoid prolonged exertion in hot weather.
Try to reduce stress. Try deep breathing, yoga, or other relaxation techniques.
Limit spicy foods, alcohol, and hot beverages.
Triggers vary from person to person. Other triggers may include wind, hot baths, cold weather, specific skin products, exercise, or other factors.

Oral antibiotics (such as tetracycline, minocycline, or doxycycline) or topical antibiotics (like metronidazole) applied to your face may control skin eruptions. Other medications (isoretinol or Accutane), which are similar to vitamin A, are stronger alternatives that your doctor or dermatologist might consider.

In severe cases, laser surgery may help reduce the redness. Surgical reduction of enlarged nose tissue may also improve your appearance, if you so choose.

Expectations (prognosis)

Rosacea is not medically dangerous. It is not curable, but can usually be controlled with treatment. It may be persistent and chronic.

Complications

Permanent changes in appearance (for example, a bulbous nose)
Psychological damage, loss of self esteem

Answer 6

http://www.dermnet.com/index.html

Here is a dermatology site. There is a lot of information here including pics etc.

Answer 7

She might need light therapy or chemotherapy.