treating rosacea howyou can help rosacea:


Although incurable, much can be done to treat and ease the symptoms of Rosacea.


Rosacea is a chronic and potentially life-disrupting condition that affects around 45 million people worldwide. Sufferers often have damaged self-confidence and esteem as a result.


Many companies are putting time and resource into developing products to help treat and calm the appearance of Rosacea and to do this they need to understand the condition, why it progresses and what symptoms could be helped by salon treatment.


what is Rosacea?


Described as a bacterial condition, Rosacea usually develops between the ages of 35-60. The condition is commonly found on the face, although it is known to affect the scalp, neck and chest as well.


“Rosacea typically manifests as butterfly redness in the central area of the face, including cheeks and nose and is characterised by flare ups and remissions. Over time this redness can become more persistently visible. Broken blood vessels can also become more apparent. If left untreated, pustules and large inflamed nodules can result, often misdiagnosed as Acne,” says Lydia Sarfati, Repêchage CEO and Founder.


Rosacea often falls into four different subtypes - Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea which combines flushing, persistent redness and visible blood vessels; Papulopustular Rosacea which features spots, pimples and persistent redness; Phymatous Rosacea which shows thickening of skin and results in excess tissue and Ocular Rosacea when symptoms include dry eyes that


can become bloodshot, tearing and burning, swollen eyelids, styes, corneal damage, and in severe cases loss of vision. Although separated into four categories, clients might suffer from more than one type of Rosacea which can be very debilitating.


what causes it? Even though the condition is


sometimes known as the ‘Curse of the Celts’ due to it being a common condition of Celtic skin, Rosacea’s root cause remains unclear. Some believe it’s about genetics, others think that it


could be about an individual’s autoimmune system or hormonal changes in the body.


“Research on the causes is inconclusive, although scientists are looking at the autoimmune response to bacteria caused by the demodex mite that lives in high numbers on some Rosacea sufferers’ skin surface,” notes Lydia. “Some people may have more of a genetic predisposition to have a response. Others suggests that intestinal infection from h Pylori bacteria accumulation is to blame, as an infection like that is leading to inflammation manifesting itself in the red appearance of the skin.”


While it can be hard to treat, there are methods available to soothe and calm Rosacea’s effects. What’s key is to diagnose the client quickly and correctly.


“For an esthetician, it’s imperative to be sensitive to the symptoms of Rosacea as well as a client’s family history, lifestyle and medical conditions that may contribute to Rosacea,” Lydia continues. “When it comes to diagnosis of the condition, a very thorough skin analysis is crucial and an in-depth consultation with the client must be performed to understand what lifestyle the client has and what triggers the condition. This is necessary to really understand whether the client suffers from Rosacea or other conditions like dermatitis, temporary inflammation of the skin or Acne.”


“Mild Rosacea manifests as mild flushing and blushing that takes a longer time than normal to go back down; if treatment starts at this stage there is a great deal the therapist can do to help the client control the condition and coach them about looking after their skin effectively,” adds Sharon Cass, Skinbrands Education and Brand Manager.


One of the most worrying effects, if clients are not treated promptly, is Rhinophyma – a


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