Differences Between Acne and Rosacea
October 10, 2017
Acne and rosacea are the most dreaded skin conditions especially by teenagers and women because they are stubborn and damaging once they attack the skin. Most people do not know the difference between rosacea and acne since they have many similarities.
Acne Or Rosacea
The two are different skin diseases
although rosacea is commonly known as adult acne rosacea, since it is more
common in adults than in teenagers. Acne is mostly found in teenagers, and
unlike rosacea patients, they outgrow it towards the end of their teen years.
It is important to know their difference so that you can get the best acne
and rosacea treatments, since you will end up with in comprehensive
results. The following is a list of rosacea vs acne conditions:
The Cause
Acne is a result of overactive skin cells producing too much
sebum that blocks the pores causing the break out. Bacteria that irritate the
skin and cause the redness catalyze it. Rosacea is caused by dilation of skin
vessels in the face causing a red flush.
For some people it is triggered by
harsh weather, allergies, spicy food, stress, alcohol and heat.
The Appearance
Acne is common in teenagers and adolescents who are on the
onset of puberty. It starts with blocked pores, which are very sensitive and irritable.
They get worse by swelling, redness and inflammation and the swelling turns
into pimples that have pus in them.
Some of the pimples burst and result in
blackheads. They are commonly found on the forehead, the chin, nose and cheeks.
Rare cases of acne affect the chest and the back too.
Rosacea on the other hand affects adults of age 30 and above.
It begins with redness on the nose, cheeks, forehead and the chin and it flares
op from time to time. It also spreads to the neck and chest with rare cases
affecting the back.
It is painful and irritating and you can see the blood
vessels as it advances and forms pimples and small bumps. Rosacea does not
result in blackheads but it can irritate eyes and the skin appears thick and
lumpy.
How To Treat It?
When you have acne, you are prescribed some antibiotics to
reduce the bacteria infection. You are also treated with astringents, which are
good for removing the excess oils in your skin. The other thing is a chemical
that peels off the dead skin cells to allow your pores to open up. You can also
get light and laser treatments and natural cleansing processes.
For rosacea, there is no permanent cure. All you do is get a
relaxing ointment to reduce the effects but it cannot be cured. Some acne
medicine is used to control the symptoms but once they are triggered they come
back. For severe cases where the blood vessels become too visible, rosacea laser treatments are recommended to make them less visible.
Rosacea keeps
recurring from time to time throughout adulthood, so it is important to know if
you have it so that you do not keep getting acne medication as you wait for it
to clear up.
It is therefore important to figure out whether what someone
has is rosacea or acne, since this will help in the treatment procedure.
![About [span]me[/span]](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_dQbOGZB0F-gPloxnnFCpmx6Y9YtkZJqFVx0XVQzfvrgxzBeoLMnx59oY65oHW7VYrvhMeonJhyU0r7ET2m9_euvLSY43JEOPb-3ou3HQo8qJvgmtlncXu4bipfRwDUdJG67eXSQtV3Y/s1600/about-widget.jpg)
0 comments