Skin Conditions - Rosacea

Understanding Rosacea
Rosacea is a vascular, inflammatory disorder mediated by the immune system where there are protein alterations in blood vessels, nerves and the epidermis.

Characteristics:
Flushing
Persistent redness
Bumps, pimples
Visible blood vessels

Possible Causes of Vasodilation
Digestion · Food allergy
Demodex, bacteria (mites)

Digestion & Food Allergy
Poor digestion due to food allergies or lack of digestive enzymes
Low stomach acid leads to overgrowth of H-pylori (odd bacteria that attacks stomach – ulcers)]
Incomplete absorption of nutrients
Alcohol, sugar, grains,

Demodex Mites
Bacteria/flora that exist on our skin, populate rosacea skin and non-rosacea skin, Often time, proliferates in rosacea skin
Baterial poliferation in rosacea skin may be associated with vasodilation and increased heat

Dermal Inflammation
Chronic dermal inflammation due to rosacea may activate sensory fibers in the facial skin – resulting in pain sensations, itch sensations and burning sensations

Dermal inflammation may:
Alter the epidermis ‘ability to grow, resulting in a thick, dysfunctional outer barrier
Activate sebaceous glands, causing them to proliferate and clog (Papulopustular Rosacea)
Alter the skin’s immune system, causing the recruitment of pro-inflammatory immune cells into the facial skin
Provoke mites or bacteria within the skin’s pores, causing the release of other inflammatory enzymes

Rosacea Subtype 1: Facial Redness
Flushing and persistent facial redness
Small blood vessels visble
Stinging, burning, swelling, roughness or scaling may also occure

Rosacea Subtype 2: Bumps and Pimples
Persistent redness
Bumps (papules) and/or pimples (pustules)
Plaques – raised patches

Rosacea Subtype 3: Enlargement of the Nose
Nose enlargements due to excess tissue (Rhinophyma)
Thickening of skin and nodules

Rosacea Subtype 4: Eye Irritation
Watery or bloodshot eyes
Irritation and burning or stinging
Swollen eyelids

Topical Treatments:
Vinegar, Aloe Vera compresses
Sulfur compresses · Zinc Oxide
Hemp Oil, Jojoba Oil · Chamomille, Calendula
Caffeine (shrinks blood vessels, topically)
Laser, IPL, phototherapy
Use Phyto 5 Fire product line, toner, day cream, serum, night cream (available at Crème de la Crème)
Fire/Rosacea Facial (available at Crème de la Crème)
Beta chemical peel (available at Crème de la Crème)

Nutritional Solutions:
Check stomach ph level
Check for food allergies
Digestive enzymes (Betaine HCI, Vinegar, Glutamine, Probiotics)
Bioflavonoids
Vitamin C & K
B Complex Vitamins