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Sensitive skin or eczema?

Updated: Aug 26, 2024

Is it a skin sensitivity or eczema?


What should I do if I don’t want to have an unwanted rosy cheeks face?


Understanding the rosacea and rosacea-type skin and a few tips to follow.

Rosacea symptoms are often mistaken for skin with naturally rosy cheeks or acne. Rosacea (also known as rosacea or rose spots) is a type of dermatitis on the face that can cause certain facial problems. There is an obvious number of blood vessels on both cheeks, chin, or forehead, the face will feel red and hot; sometimes red bumps appear and often continue to reoccur for weeks or even months. Although the name of rosacea skin has the word "wine" in it, there is no absolute relationship between rosacea and drinking.

 

If you have the following symptoms, you may have rosacea dermatitis:

• Redness and pimples on cheeks

• Visible redness of cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead

• Stinging and burning sensation on the skin

• Rough dry skin with peeling

• Enlarged pores

 

If the symptoms persist and are not treated for some time, you may see some signs of ruptured blood vessels under the skin of the affected area. The blood vessels will thicken and swell, causing discomfort for a longer time.


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 Why does rosacea dermatitis occur?

 

The medical community has not yet concluded the exact cause of rosacea. The following four points are very likely the related causes:

Genetic inheritance: If there is a family history, descendants may also inherit this disease.


Blood vessel problems: Blood vessel problems on the face may cause abnormal redness of the skin. Damage from the sun may also increase the redness.


Allergies caused by mites:

Mites are usually very small and require a microscope to observe. One of them is called Demodex folliculorum, which usually lives on human skin. Although it is not harmful to the human body, some people are more sensitive to mites and are prone to allergic symptoms; containing too many mites can also cause allergic stress on the skin.

Stimulation of intestinal bacteria: Helicobacter pylori, which usually exists in the human intestine, increases a digestive hormone called gastrin. Research indicates that gastrin is a "G" produced by the stomach wall and the upper part of the small intestine. Hormones produced by cells and released into the blood circulation may cause the skin to appear with a red appearance on the face.



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Is there a way to avoid rosacea dermatitis?


Try to avoid the following points to reduce the chance of symptoms:

1. Hot drinks and spicy food

2. Red wine and other alcoholic beverages

3. Extreme temperature changes

4. Sunshine or wind

5. Emotional ups and downs

6. Intense exercise

7. Constantly changing or using different types of skin care products and cosmetics

8. Use drugs that dilate blood vessels (such as certain blood pressure-lowering drugs)




 

 

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