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Rosacea and Vitamin D

Although the exact pathology of rosacea is not yet clear, some evidence suggests that vitamin D and its involvment in modulating the immune system is indicated. Vitamin D and its analogues have previously been shown to be associated with other chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo and acne.

22 Sep 2013

Rosacea Research

Rosacea is a common and long-term inflammatory skin condition that causes facial redness and the development of small, pus-filled bumps called pustules. The condition can also cause a stinging and burning sensation across the face and small blood vessels may become visible underneath the skin.

22 Sep 2013

Rosacea and Migraine

The pathology of rosacea is thought to involve neurogenic inflammation as well as abnormality of the neurovascular system. However, since the pathology of rosacea is not clearly understood, studies are currently underway to investigate the condition as well as its association with other diseases.

22 Sep 2013

Rosacea and Rhinophyma

The word "phyma" means swelling or bulb, while the word "rhino" denotes the nose. The nose can become severely affected by rosacea. Initially, the nose becomes red and shiny and appears bumpy. Then, blood vessels start to become prominent and there is progressive thickening of the skin leading to hypertrophy or enlargement of the nose. Eventually, the nose becomes deformed, with the formation of a nodule like structure over it.

22 Sep 2013

Rosacea History

The presence of rosacea has frequently been attributed to excessive alcohol consumption in various literary pieces of the past and in particular, the rhinophyma or nose deformity that can manifest with the condition has been associated with alcoholism. Although a trigger factor for rosacea flare-ups, alcohol consumption has been incorrectly indicated as the primary cause of the condition in many famous, historical works.

22 Sep 2013

Rosacea Epidemiology

Rosacea is a common but under-diagnosed condition of the facial skin that affects around 10% of all individuals. Rosacea is most likely to affect fair skinned, Caucasian people but is also seen in people of Asian and African origin.

22 Sep 2013

Rosacea Prevention

Several trigger factors are thought to aggravate rosacea and induce a "flare-up" of symptoms.

22 Sep 2013

Rosacea Complications

The disease course of rosacea is waxing and waning in nature, with patients often experiencing periods of remission and little or no symptoms followed by episodes of "flareups", where symptoms are exacerbated. For many individuals, rosacea progresses in stages, while for others, symptoms may progress in a nonsequential manner.

22 Sep 2013

Rosacea Subtypes

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that ranges in its severity and can be divided into the following main subtypes.

22 Sep 2013

Rosacea Triggers

Abatacept, Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by redness and flushing of the face. However, patients can remain in a relatively symptom-free state if they avoid exposure to certain factors known to exacerbate symptoms and cause "flare-ups".

22 Sep 2013

What is Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer?

Invasive ductal breast cancer (IDC) is a cancer that has originated in the cells that line the ducts of the breast but has begun to spread to surrounding breast tissue, with the potential to spread to other parts of the body. IDC is the most common type of breast cancer, accounting for 75% of all cases diagnosed. IDC is also the type of breast cancer that most commonly affects men.

22 Sep 2013

Preventing Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the UK, with around 48,000 new cases diagnosed in women in Britain each year. In the United States, breast cancer is the second most common cancer next to skin cancer, and the second leading cause of death from cancer next to lung cancer. The majority (about 80%) of individuals who develop breast cancer are over 50 years of age, although younger women and, on rare occasions, even men can develop the condition.

22 Sep 2013

Fibromyalgia Treatment with Pregabalin

Pregabalin is a medication that prevents the release of pronociceptive neurotransmitters or the chemical messengers of brain from the pre-synaptic membrane in the brain.

11 Sep 2013

Rosacea Lifestyle Changes

Rosacea is a common chronic skin condition that leads to severe flushing, burning and redness across the central part of the face and forehead and sometimes also the neck.

19 Aug 2013

Ocular Rosacea

Rosacea primarily affects the skin of the face and sometimes neck and leads to flushing and persistent redness of the face. With time, rosacea may cause deformities of the facial skin and nose (rhinophyma).

19 Aug 2013

Rosacea and Cosmetics (Make-Up)

Rosacea sufferers tend to have an extremely sensitive skin that may be easily irritated on exposure to chemicals. Such chemicals are often present in cosmetics which, if used by a rosacea sufferer, could trigger a "flare-up" of symptoms such as redness, burning and stinging of the face.

19 Aug 2013

Rosacea and Sunbathing

The exact cause and pathology of rosacea is not known. However, there are several trigger factors and pathological processes that have been associated with aggravation of rosacea symptoms.

19 Aug 2013

Rosacea and Rhinophyma

Secondary to rosacea, rhinophyma is a skin disorder that causes the nose to become red, bumpy, and enlarged.

18 Aug 2013

Rosacea and Skin Type

Rosacea is a skin condition that leads to facial flushing, redness, persistent red spots, and a burning, tingling and warm sensation over affected areas of the face. With time, there is increased prominence of facial blood vessels, thickening of skin and eventually deformity of the nose and central facial areas.

18 Aug 2013

Rosacea and Stress

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that is typically characterized by flushing and redness of the central part of the face, along with a burning or tingling sensation.

18 Aug 2013