If you are here looking for home remedies for rosacea, we got your back! Rosacea is a common skin condition that leads to redness and visible blushing of your skin. According to the National Rosacea Society, around 415 million people worldwide are estimated to be dealing with rosacea (1). While avoiding the triggers like excessive heat, stress, and alcohol consumption may help avoid flareups; certain home remedies may soothe the symptoms. Read on to get a better idea.
What Is Rosacea?
Rosacea is an inflammatory chronic skin condition. It usually affects the face and is more common in fair-skinned people. Most affected individuals confuse rosacea with acne, eczema, or skin allergy due to which treatment can be delayed. Rosacea tends to worsen with time if left untreated for too long.
While this condition can affect people of any age, it usually affects middle-aged fair-skinned women.
A study published in the National Library of Medicine found that more than 16 million people in the US alone suffer from rosacea with a peak incidence rate of 18% globally, especially in groups with a predominance of “Celtic” ancestry. Furthermore, it is estimated that the worldwide prevalence may exceed over 5% with both men and women being equally affected.
Let’s take a quick look at the symptoms.
Signs And Symptoms
One of the most prominent signs of rosacea is that your cheeks and sometimes your chin, nose, and forehead become red. In rare cases, your chest, neck, ears, or head may also become red.
Other symptoms associated with rosacea are:
- The appearance of broken blood vessels on your skin
- Swelling and/or thickening of the broken vessels
- Redness, swelling, or pain in your eyes
- A stinging or burning sensation on your skin
- Some patches of your skin may become dry and rough
- Your pores become larger
- Small bumps around your eyelids
These symptoms can be mild to severe, and you may see them come and go from time to time. However, leaving rosacea untreated can cause these symptoms to become permanent.
Doctors and researchers are yet to determine what exactly causes rosacea. The following factors are believed to play a significant role in causing this condition.
Causes And Risk Factors
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