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Rosacea Natural Treatment

Rosacea is a facial condition characterized by redness of the skin, primarily of the nose, cheeks, and forehead. It can cause swelling, dilation of the capillaries (blood vessels,) and pimples. It is a chronic condition, which means it can be treated, but not cured. The disease is most prevalent in women, and although it can strike any ethnicity, people from the northwestern part of Europe seem to be most susceptible. A lot of people who suffer from rosacea tend to use all natural methods and home remedies to alleviate the affects of the disease. Before beginning a regimen of natural treatments for rosacea, it would be best to consult with a doctor to be sure the substances you’ll be using won’t have a detrimental affect. Following are a few rosacea natural treatments.

Vitamins

Some people have found that increasing your intake of certain vitamins will help ease the affects of rosacea. Vitamin B is thought to be helpful, as are vitamins A, C, and Zinc. These can come in the form of multi-vitamins, or they can be taken individually. The increase of these vitamins in your system will help build up your blood vessels and can improve the condition of your hair and skin in addition to helping your skin heal. These vitamins also help create healthy nails.

Green Tea

Some derivatives of green tea have proven to be anti-carcinogenic, possess antioxidant qualities, and reduce inflammation-all of which can be helpful in reducing sensitivity to the sun-which is a hallmark of rosacea. There seem to be properties in green tea that lower the body’s reaction to ultraviolet light, and thereby reduce the symptoms of rosacea.

Natural Creams

There are a number of natural creams that have proven to be affective rosacea treatments. Among them are Chrysanthellum Indicum, which appears to strengthen capillaries, and Niacinamide, which is a form of B3 vitamin and can improve the skin’s moisture level and reduce inflammation. Another natural cream that can be used to fight rosacea is Azelaic acid, which is derived from wheat, rye, and barley, and apparently slows the rate of growth of skin bacteria. Creams like these are considered some of the most effective home remedies for acne and rosacea alike.

Oatmeal

The moisturizing properties of oatmeal have proven to be helpful in reducing the itching due to having dry skin. Rosacea suffers often have problems with their skin being able to act as a barrier to certain types of light, which are harmful. Oatmeal has properties that work as a skin protector, thereby erecting a barrier between the light and the underlying blood vessels.

Licorice

Licorice, also known as Glycyrrhizin, is another natural rosacea treatment. It has shown potential in fighting dermatitis and can also help rosacea sufferers, because it can reduce itching, which is often a side effect of rosacea. In one study, using the herb licorice significantly improved the redness in test subjects.

Digestive Enzymes

Some people who suffer with rosacea have had frequent bouts of indigestion, especially after eating fatty foods. The reason for the indigestion was traced to a deficiency of the pancreatic enzyme lipase, which helps to digest fat. In an effort to alleviate the affects of indigestion on rosacea sufferers, some people have tried using pancreatic enzyme supplements. They take the supplements along with meals, and the results seem to be positive. In most cases, the symptoms they had which were associated with indigestion improved. There was also an improvement in the symptoms of rosacea.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Some people use apple cider vinegar, taken orally, as a home remedy for rosacea. Apple cider vinegar is thought to help release digestive enzymes and regulate the balance of bacteria in the intestines. It is available either as a liquid or as a tablet. There is a caveat with the use of apple cider vinegar as a natural rosacea treatment, however-some reports link the using it with injury to the esophagus. Before using apple cider vinegar, you should consult with a physician or other medical practitioner.

Guest post from Bailey Harris. Bailey writes for InsuranceQuotes.org.

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