COUPEROSE : causes , symptoms , treatments
COUPEROSE
Couperose is the French word for the chronic inflammatory skin disorder rosacea , the term " couperose skin" is sometimes used to describe skin that's showing signs of rosacea .
Rosacea is a skin condition most common among people with fair skin . it thought that between 2 and 22 % of people with light skin have rosacea .
SYMPTOMS OF COUPEROSE
Couperose skin can occur in anyone , but it's most common in women over 30 years old with light skin , blonde skin , and blue eyes .
People with couperose skin may experience any of the following symptoms ,depending on which subtype of rosacea they have :
- facial redness and flushing in the center of the face
- visible blood vessels sensitive skin
- burning and stinging skin
- formation of pimples and pustules that may contain pus
- thickening of the skin , especially of the nose
- the development of an enlarged nose
- dry , irritated , and swollen eyes
CAUSES OF COUPEROSE
The cause of rosacea and couperose skin isn't fully understood . it thought that genetic , immune system reactions , environmental factors , exposure to certain microorganisms , and the nerves that control your blood vessels play a role in its development.
Exposure to the following factors may trigger flare ups:
- hot drinks
- spicy food
- foods that contain cinnamaldehyde , such as chocolate , cinnamon , tomatoes, and citrus .
- red wines
- alcohol
- extreme temperatures
- UV light and wind exposure
- heightened emotions
- exercises
- some cosmetic products
- drugs that dilate blood vessels
TREATMENT OF COUPEROSE
At this time there 's no cure for rosacea , so treatment focuses on managing symptoms . They can rule out other conditions, eczema or lupus , that may produce similar symptoms .
avoiding these trigger may help you minimize symptoms . red wine , spicy foods , UV light and alcohol are common trigger .
pulsed light therapy is a form of laser therapy that uses heat from beams of light to shrink blood vessels . most people see a 50-75% reduction in visible blood vessels with one to three treatments . results tend to last from 3 to 5 years .
Honey has anti -inflammatory effects that may help manage symptoms of rosacea when applied topically .
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