Any change in a woman's appearance is a cause for concern, and sometimes it can even lead to complexes and deep depression. Especially if the girl does not understand what is happening to her and how to deal with the ailments that have arisen. One of the most common cosmetic defects is rosacea on the face. This disease involves the formation of a red mesh on the skin - these are vessels that, under the influence of certain external or internal factors, began to appear through the skin. In fact, no matter how scary it may be, almost always rosacea responds well to treatment. The main thing is to start dealing with the problem in time. But before that, you should responsibly approach the study of the problem and follow the recommendations of specialists.
What is rosacea?
Most often the disease manifests itself on the cheeks, chin and wings of the nose. In rare cases, the pathology is noticeable on the forehead. For example, there are people at the sight of whom there is a feeling of the complete absence of any internal problems: a he althy blush on all cheeks - isn't it the best characteristic? However, in fact, redness on the cheeks indicates the presencerosacea.
The affected area of the skin is largely different from he althy. It can be light red to bluish in color. Thus, he althy areas contrast strongly with affected areas.
What is no less important is the consequences of rosacea on the face. Of course, this disease is primarily of concern precisely because it is a cosmetic defect. But if the pathology is not treated, there is a risk of the spread of the lesion and the occurrence of suppuration. So if a disease is detected, it is recommended to seek the help of a specialist as soon as possible.
Symptoms characterizing a cosmetic defect
It's easy to recognize that this is rosacea. This pathology is characterized by the manifestation of the vascular network, in which many vascular nodules are clearly visible. Their sizes are different - from 0.5 mm and more.
Symptomatically, rosacea on the face is divided into 2 types: true and false. The first implies the appearance of a vascular network due to temperature exposure or a severe cold. It does not require treatment, since it does not have the ability to spread, but disappears on its own after the unfavorable factor is eliminated.
Much harder with true rosacea. In addition to the tendency to spread over the entire area of the skin, it is characterized by the following symptoms:
- itch;
- burning;
- embossed vascular network;
- formation of dark nodules and "stars";
- increase sensitivity;
- redness whenstress or tension.
True rosacea on the face, the causes and treatment of which will be discussed in the article, has 3 stages of development. At the initial stage of the disease, the above symptoms are characterized by a short-term manifestation, and when the damaging factor is eliminated, they disappear, and the skin becomes clear.
If left untreated, rosacea will progress. The second stage is characterized by the appearance of blue and red single vessels. The grid becomes even more visible. Couperose at this stage can spread to the back and legs. Possible development of varicose veins of the lower extremities.
Things get much worse in the third stage. The skin is the most affected. The dermis becomes thinner, becomes dry and acquires a gray tint. The manifestation of the vascular pattern intensifies, and the capillaries become blue or dark red.
If the removal of rosacea on the face is not initiated further, the condition will only worsen. As a result, the formation of pustular rashes is possible, spreading not only to the sick, but also to he althy areas of the skin.
Causes of disease
Couperose is not an independent disease. There are a lot of factors that contribute to its development. Therefore, it is sometimes difficult to find the true cause of the development of the disease. First, directly about the processes taking place at this moment in the layers of the skin.
Small blood vessels are called arterioles, venules, and there are even smaller ones called capillaries. They arepermeate the entire human body with a dense mesh, branch out, originating from larger arteries and veins. They seem to be "rubber" - the same elastic, freely conducting in their bowels the main energy "fuel" in the human body - blood. But sometimes, for completely different reasons, they become thinner, wear out, lose their elasticity. Such vessels tend to expand from blood pressure, but they are no longer able to narrow back. From this, the vessels located in the layers of the skin become visible.
Thinking about removing rosacea on the face, you will have to study the list of reasons leading to this condition. The fact is that a huge number of factors influence the density and permeability, as well as the ability to expand and narrow the blood vessels, ranging from the environmental situation to the he alth of the next of kin.
So, the main causes leading to rosacea are:
- constant thermal exposure - very cold or hot air, as well as a sharp temperature drop;
- genetic predisposition - when one of the next of kin had pathologies in the work of the cardiovascular system;
- excessive insolation - long exposure to ultraviolet rays;
- depression, stress - disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system, constant problems in the emotional sphere;
- bad habits - smoking, excessive drinking;
- unbalanced nutrition - the use of a large number of low-quality products, semi-finished products,fast food and so on;
- wrong facial skin care - the use of low-quality, inappropriate cosmetics, as well as a complete lack of care;
- a number of pathologies in the functioning of the body - for example, these are systemic diseases, such as inflammation in the digestive tract, or diseases of the cardiovascular system, such as hypertension and others;
- hormonal imbalance - most common during puberty, pregnancy and menopause.
For high-quality and quick treatment of rosacea on the face, one or more factors that may be the cause of the development of the disease should be identified and eliminated. But if everything is very clear with bad habits, malnutrition and other reasons, then what about the genetic predisposition? These pathologies include several hereditary diseases:
- Louis Bar syndrome (immunodeficiency).
- Sturge-Weber-Crabbe syndrome - encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis (angiomas).
- Osler syndrome (arteriovenous aneurysms).
Unfortunately, in the conditions described above, the treatment of rosacea will not be effective. These are congenital developmental anomalies that do not give a chance to get rid of a cosmetic defect. Therefore, it remains only to mask the problem, and this is the only case when it is possible to do so. With other factors - only the elimination of the root cause!
Possible ways to treat the disease
Couperosis refers to those pathologies that need not be masked, but treated. It is important to understand what is the realdisease, and if left to chance, the condition will only worsen, and therapy will become more and more difficult.
The method of therapy fully depends on the degree of development of the disease. Remedies for rosacea on the face can be used both at home and in hospitals. Depending on the identified cause of the development of the disease and its severity, a treatment regimen is selected. It is developed by a doctor after a comprehensive examination. Often, the joint work of two specialists is required - a phlebologist and a dermatologist.
Treatment is usually conservative. It includes taking medications, cosmetic procedures, adjusting nutrition and giving up bad habits. It is also important at the time of the therapy and after its completion to establish an emotional background, eliminating the occurrence of stress and overstrain of the nervous system, and to check the level of hormones. You may need surgery if you can not do without it to eliminate the primary disease that led to rosacea.
Couperose treatment methods in official medicine and cosmetology
There are several salon procedures that will help get rid of this cosmetic defect:
- laser;
- ozone therapy;
- mesotherapy;
- photorejuvenation.
Today the most popular treatment of rosacea on the face with a laser. The procedure involves cauterization of blood vessels with a laser beam. The process itself is often accompanied by pain. This is a kind of operation, only after it a person is muchrecover faster than after surgery. Laser therapy has its advantages and disadvantages, however, like any other method of treatment. In any case, it is up to the doctor to choose the technique. Removal of rosacea on the face with a laser is a relatively expensive pleasure - about 1,400 rubles for an area up to 1 cm² in size.
Another effective way to eliminate a cosmetic defect is ozone therapy - oxygen treatment. In the process of introducing the active substance, biochemical oxidation occurs, which contributes to the disappearance of pathologically altered vessels from the face, as well as skin rejuvenation. A similar effect is achieved through the use of another procedure - photorejuvenation. It implies the impact on the injured vessels of powerful light energy, due to which the capillaries stick together. Once coagulated, they become almost invisible. Several procedures allow you to completely get rid of a cosmetic defect.
There are many hardware procedures that help eliminate the manifestation of rosacea on the face. Their prices are completely different, depending on the prevalence of the disease, methods and many other factors - sometimes the cost of treatment can reach 10,000 rubles or more. Perhaps the most affordable and fastest is electrocoagulation. Through a thin needle, an electric current is applied to the affected vessel, which destroys the capillary. Needles are also used in mesotherapy, only in this case for injections. During the procedure, a cocktail is introduced into the layers of the skin, consisting of various biologicallyactive substances or vitamins. The components help to improve blood microcirculation and strengthen the vascular walls.
In combination with cosmetic procedures, the doctor can prescribe various medications, diet, and also tell you how to properly care for your skin. An integrated approach to fixing the problem will help not only get rid of the disease faster, but also maintain the effect for a long time, and maybe forever.
Pharmacy remedies against rosacea
As a drug therapy, the doctor may prescribe means for oral or external use. All of them can be found in the free sale in the pharmacy. From rosacea on the face, the following drugs are most often prescribed:
- "Troxevasin" (in the form of tablets and gel).
- Ascorutin (tablets).
- Heparin ointment.
- Dirozeal (cream).
- Bodyaga (powder for suspension).
But as a rule, the doctor prescribes either a drug with a complex action, or several drugs at once - to enhance and improve the effect. These are the following groups of natural and synthetic medicines:
- Venotonics - Troxevasin, Phlebodia 600, Detralex, Venarus and others. Preparations of this group help strengthen blood vessels and improve blood microcirculation, eliminate permeability and fragility, relieve inflammation.
- Phytoestrogens - grape seed extract, blueberry, green tea, soy, isoflavone, quercetin. The action of natural substances is aimed at blockingsensitivity of estrogen-dependent receptors.
- Vasoconstrictor drugs. For example, adrenaline.
- Ointments for rosacea on the face. In the pharmacy, you can purchase special anti-couperose preparations, which may include vitamin K, horse chestnut extract, nicotinic and hyaluronic acid, panthenol. Such creams are developed by popular pharmacological and cosmetological laboratories in many countries, such as Russia, Germany, France, Switzerland.
All these drugs can be used for treatment both together and separately, depending on the method of therapy chosen by the doctor. It is not recommended to self-medicate, as these drugs have a number of contraindications and side effects. Uncontrolled use of medications can lead to a worsening of the condition.
Treatment of rosacea on the face at home
If the problem is minor, you can try to get rid of the vascular network using folk methods. However, it is still recommended to visit a doctor, as the cause may be hidden much deeper. Here it is worth saying that such treatment is unacceptable if:
- there are hereditary pathologies, complex vascular and hormonal diseases;
- the vascular network "fits" a significant part of the face;
- dilated vessels appeared a long time ago.
You should be prepared and be patient, as the effect of the treatment will not be immediately noticeable. Gradually dilated vessels will become lighter and less noticeable. Latersome time of regular procedures, you can achieve cleansing of the capillaries and improve the functioning of the circulatory system as a whole. It is necessary to combine or alternate methods in order to achieve the desired result. "Home" remedies include:
- Green tomatoes. As the reviews say, the treatment of rosacea on the face with this remedy is a very effective measure. Apply a slice of an unripe vegetable to a problem area and hold until a slight tingling begins. Then wash the skin area, and repeat the manipulation again. So up to 5 times.
- Essential and vegetable oils. In the base substance (grape or apricot seed, almond, peach, olive oil), add 5 drops of esters of nutmeg, yarrow, geranium and cypress, vitamin A, and 10 drops of vitamin E. Apply in a small amount to the affected area. Shake well before use.
Also, at home, with a slight manifestation of blood vessels, you can make special masks. Here are some good examples for preparing a medicinal formulation:
- Chop chamomile and oats, mix in equal proportions, pour a small amount of vegetable oil and mix. Apply to face and leave on for 15 minutes.
- Mix equal parts extracts of calendula, dandelion, Japanese sophora and grape seed oil. Pour 100 g of boiling water, stir. Apply to face for 10 minutes. It is recommended to make a mask 2 hours before bedtime.
- Raw potatoes help well. It must be rubbed, and then the resulting mass is evenly distributedon the face. Leave on for half an hour, rinse with calendula or chamomile infusion.
Diet
Cosmetic procedures, pills, folk remedies, ointments and creams for rosacea on the face - it's all very good. But nutrition plays an important role in the functioning of the whole organism and, in particular, the state of the circulatory system. The diet for rosacea is prescribed "general", that is, there are no strict prohibitions. However, it is necessary to eliminate completely or at least significantly reduce consumption:
- coffee drinks;
- any chocolate;
- s alty and spicy foods;
- alcoholic beverages;
- spicy sauces and marinades.
You can, but in very small quantities, eat citrus fruits, tomatoes, sour cream, liver, legumes. Along with proper nutrition, it is worth choosing a complex that will include vitamins C, P and K.
Can rosacea be prevented?
The possible causes and treatment have already been mentioned above. Prevention of rosacea on the face, meanwhile, is just as important. Moreover, it is necessary to direct efforts to prevent the development of this disease from about 15 years old, when the puberty period is in its prime. As you know, at this time the skin is most vulnerable, it often becomes excessively dry, as a result of which it peels off. Therefore, even in adolescence, it is important to start properly caring for your face. This is the use of cleansing gels, moisturizers, protective products and specialized makeup removers. Eachthe product should be selected depending on the type of skin.
Prevention lies in the nutrition system, an active lifestyle and the rejection of bad habits. If you follow these simple rules, you can prevent the appearance of not only rosacea, but also many other pathologies in the work of all organs and systems of the human body.
Treated reviews: what do people recommend?
Basically, women use specialized cosmetics from the anti-couperosis series. Today there are a lot of them, which allows you to choose an affordable option. Bioflavonoids, which are strong antioxidants, also help well. Bioadditives containing them help fight the problem from the inside, acting directly on the walls of blood vessels.
As the reviews say, the good old "Troxevasin" - a gel that has been tested over the years - perfectly helps with rosacea on the face. From pharmacy products, you can still try the course treatment with Ascorutin.
Many do not advise laser removal of the vascular network. First, it hurts. Secondly, the effect of the cosmetic procedure is short-lived. Strictly speaking, a universal remedy for this problem has not yet been invented, so you need to select it depending on the needs of the skin and many other factors. And it's better if a specialist does this.
