papulopustular rosacea

Definition:

pa·pu·lo·pus·tu·lar ro·sa·ce·a n.,
a chronic (long-lasting) skin condition that causes general redness with red bumps (papules) with some pus fulled (pustules) that usually affect women in menopausal stage (usually of Northern European descent, though anyone who has gone through puberty can be affected by rosacea).

People with rosacea typically suffer from psychological issues, such as low self-esteem, but also experience an itchy, stinging sensation along with flushed cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. This is a result of blood vessels dilating. accompanied by red eruptions and slightly purple enlarged pores.

Rosacea is a progressive disorder that usually advances in stages if left untreated, which the symptoms may be permanent.

Triggers that cause episodes of flushing include sun exposure, stress, rigorous exercise, cold wind and moving between extreme temperatures. Certain foods and drink also trigger redness, such as alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods.

Papulopustular rosacea is commonly mistaken for acne vulgaris. Because both conditions are inflammatory, the treatment for both rosacea and acne can be similar, though some acne regimes are roo harsh for rosacea and can aggravage the condition. Medicines known to progress and exacerbate redness include doxycycline, tetracycline, or minocycline, as well as topical treatments which include benzoyl peroxide, isotretinoin, differin, or salicylic acid in their ingredients. Dosage should be slowly decrease, but not immediately stopped as a flare-up could occur. These medicines may temporarily relieve symptoms of rosacea, but they do not address the fundamental cause.

There is no conventional cure for rosacea. many health experts believe that there is, however, a natural internal cure for rosacea, involving detoxifying the body and strengthening the immune system.

Traditional chinese herbal medicine indicates the cause of rosacea is caused by hyperactive Yang Heat relating with stress, diet and local infections. The lack of harmony in body results in a need to regulate blood and moisture to restore Qi. There is ‘heat’/toxins in the system, more specifically the blood, which rises upwards leading to redness in the face. The redness is also due to Yang Ming, the accumulation of heat in the large intestine which has not been properly treated by the liver.

Foods to avoid for rosacea: Hot foods or beverages, fried foods, spicy foods, alcohol. Blood vessel dilators: vinegars, hot spices and various other spicy seasonings, hot sauces, peppers, yoghurt, chocolate. To prevent scarring, avoid: soy sauce, shellfish

Foods to eat for rosacea: whole grains, seeds, nuts, plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit, tofu, chicken and fish instead of red meat, 10-12 glasses of water between meals (!!!!). Cardiovascular constrictors: cherries, blackberries, and blueberries

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