Rosacea

There are many symptoms which easily show the disease of Rosacea. Different types of Rosacea shows different symptoms but here are some of the most common symptoms of this disease are:-

• Redness all over the face especially in the centre.
• Swollen skin.
• Small pores and pimples or acne-like breakouts.
• Dry, rough and thicker skin.
• Dryness and redness in eyes.
• Sensitive and oily skin.
• An appearance of broken blood vessels.

Actually, the cause is still unknown. Experts say it is a combination of hereditary and environmental factors. They observed it was neither caused by any bacteria or by any parasite. The myth about alcohol is a cause is not true. But, some of the things that cause a flare up are:-

• Exercise.
• Sun, wind exposure, hot weather.
• Stress.
• Eating spicy food.
• Hot baths.
• A skin mite named Demodex.

Some tips can surely help. For the efficient management of Rosacea, here are some things that one should keep in mind.

• Don’t use a lot of makeup every day.
• Don’t use too many new products.
• Don’t take bath in hot water.
• Don’t go outside in extreme heat.

Food is really one of the most important things to be careful about. Eating certain food may prevent the flare up. So here are some best foods for the management of this disease.

• Fruits and Vegetables: Antioxidant-packed fruits can be very helpful in maintaining healthy skin. Almost every fruit and vegetable help except some. The food includes broccoli, carrots, sweet potatoes, okra, green beans, papaya, pear, watermelons, and blueberries.
• Heart-Healthy oils: Many doctors suggest healthy oils for the better skin. These help in easing inflammation and combat Rosacea. These oils include Walnut oil, pumpkin oil, Soybean oil, and Olive oil.
• Nuts and seeds: Adding nuts and seeds in the diet will surely help as it is a part of an anti-inflammatory diet, so they can combat this Rosacea. The food includes Almonds, cashew, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and pine nuts.
• Grains: Choose certain whole grains instead of refined grains. The well-known doctor Dr Scott Olson recommends eating some grains like Millet, Quinoa, and Brown Rice.
• Foods rich in Protein: Protein foods can be so beneficial for the person suffering from Rosacea as it is included in Paleo Meal Plans which surely combats Rosacea. This includes eggs, chicken, shellfish, and bison.

Food should be consumed carefully so when one is suffering from the disease, forget about the taste and here are some of the foods which one should avoid eating.

• Dried and ferments foods: This type of food act as a trigger so one should avoid completely these products. The food includes dates, figs or raisins and soy sauce as this can cause a reaction.
• Citric Products: Try to avoid sour things as much as possible. Food with vinegar can raise flare-ups. So avoid things like Ketchup, mayonnaise, pickles, pickled beets, and chilli sauce.
• Spicy food: In rosacea, spicy food is the biggest trigger. One has to avoid trigger spices like black or red pepper, paprika, and curry powder.
• Hot food and alcohol: Don’t eat overheated food as this may promote Rosacea and drinking alcohol also worsens the condition.

Some of the other important tips are:-

• Totally avoid those products which dry the skin.
• Make a list of triggers and avoid them.
• Choose all the skin care products carefully.