March 9, 2012
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition, meaning that once you have developed it, you need to learn how to manage the condition in the long term. The causes are not known, although certain factors have been linked with the triggering of the symptoms:
• Heat. Whether it is sunlight, hot baths or spicy food, heat will have [...]
March 9, 2012
As many as ten per cent of people in northern Europe are thought to suffer from the skin condition known as rosacea. Despite the fact that rosacea is actually quite common it is not well understood, and many people may suffer from the symptoms for a while before reaching a diagnosis.
Rosacea generally begins as an [...]
March 3, 2012
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition which means that unfortunately there is no cure. Once it has appeared, you have to learn how to manage it and keep any symptoms under control.
The first step to take is to identify any triggers that cause symptoms to worsen. These can vary from person to person, but there [...]
February 15, 2012
Skin that is prone to the symptoms of rosacea needs protecting from harsh environmental conditions that can worsen flare ups and leave the skin damaged and irritated. Moisturising is always important, as it can help to reduce redness and irritation as well as any discomfort.
Also important for rosacea-prone skin is the daily use of a [...]
February 12, 2012
Choosing make up can be difficult, as it is difficult to predict the effect it can have on the skin. Remember that natural, simple products may prove to be better tolerated by the skin. The more ingredients contained in the products, the more likely one of them will prove to be an irritant to your [...]
February 12, 2012
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition, which means that those who have it need to learn to manage their skin. As well as the cosmetic difficulties, it is important to take into account the sensitivity of the skin. Using inappropriate skincare products and make up could end up making the skin worse.
The aim is to [...]
February 10, 2012
As our skin ages, it undergoes a transformation that leaves it looking very different from when we were young. Age spots, sun damage, wrinkles and fine lines, thread veins, enlarged pores or rosacea can all make an unwelcome appearance as we get older.
While ageing is, of course, a natural process, our behaviour and treatment of [...]
February 5, 2012
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that can seem to appear out of the blue. Millions of people are affected by rosacea, but who is at risk of developing the condition?
• Most people who develop rosacea are aged somewhere between thirty and sixty years old.
• Women are more likely to develop the condition than men.
• People with [...]
February 2, 2012
Intense Pulsed Light produces a very focussed and intense broad-spectrum light. It is applied to the skin via a hand-held device and penetrates the superficial layers of skin, where the light energy is converted to heat energy.
As the light is pulsed, the skin is only exposed to it for very short periods of time, making [...]
January 24, 2012
Rosacea is a difficult skin condition to live, not least because it may take a while to be diagnosed and treated. It doesn’t appear until adulthood, usually after the age of thirty, and can literally come out of nowhere.
The first signs may be an increased tendency to blush or a constant flushed appearance of the [...]
