by: Alicia Caldelas


What do former presidents Bill Clinton and Boris Yeltsin have in
common? A condition called acne rosacea, a chronic inflammation of
the blood vessels in the skin, which causes a ruddy complexion and
small acne-like eruptions on the cheeks, forehead and nose.
In men it can often cause the skin on the nose to thicken and swell,
leading toa condition called rhinophyma.
Nobody know what causes it but the list of potential triggers is
endless. The main culprits are alcohol and rich, spicy foods.
Because its roots are unknown, there's no permanent cure either, so
management is the key. This is partly achieved by identifying what
makes the rosacea worse through a process of exclusion and by the
use of topical antibiotics - usually metronidazole. A GP's diagnosis
is vital since the symptoms can be similar to more serious
conditions such as lupus. Rosacea can last a lifetime, especially in
men, but often clears up on its own.
About the Author
Alicia Caldelas for ultimate-cosmetics.com
Find more info about rosacea symptoms, triggers etc. on
http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com/beauty/skin_disorders/rosacea-treatment.htm
alicia@ultimate-cosmetics.com