TREATING ROSACEA WITH NUTRACEUTICALS

 A rather new approach in the treatment of rosacea is the emergence of the concept of nutraceutical treatment. Nutraceutical is a created term combining the words “nutrition” and“pharmaceutical”. It is a product that is eaten or ingested in tablet form that is promoted to provide some form of health or medical benefit. The idea in this approach to treatment is that a vitamin or dietary supplement can improve the condition of the skin. The FDA does NOT recognize the term Nutraceutical. And as such this is a very unregulated market that must be approached with caution. Definitely a case of ‘let the buyer beware’.

TREATING ROSACEA WITH COSMECEUTICALS

Depending on who you ask, everyone has their own opinion about the best way to treat your rosacea. The woman at the cosmetic counter will tell you rosacea is a cosmetic condition and advise a makeup or cosmeceutical. 

Cosmeceutical is a fairly new term in the skin care industry which is derived as a combination of cosmetic and pharmaceutical. Let it be known the FDA does not recognize this as a legitimate term or category thus there is little to no government regulation of these products. 

The term cosmeceutical came in to use to describe products which contain a weaker active ingredient than a similar prescription strength product with the intent being to have you believe you will get the same or similar results. An example of a cosmeceutical would be anti-aging or anti-wrinkle creams purchased over the counter that contain retinol marketed as being similar and more affordable than Retin-A a prescription medication. The over the counter product frequently contains a very much diluted active ingredient and will generally not produce the same effects as its stronger prescription strength counterpart. 

You often see the term cosmeceutical used in over the counter rosacea treatments. This does not mean the product is not effective but it does mean that it is not subject to the same guidelines or regulation as a rosacea pharmaceutical product or treatment would be.

In fact many of these products may contain several ingredients known for their beneficial properties but when used in combination can actually make your skin worse.  When it comes to an effective treatment of rosacea, fewer ingredients, lower strength and a lighter application can produce bigger, better results.

ROSACEA TREATMENT

Rosacea-Ltd is one of the pioneers in rosacea treatment and research. It's gentle all-natural approach to the treatment of rosacea and its symptoms include lifestyle suggestions to minimize rosacea flares, an alkaline-based diet formula to balance the body and boost immune system health. he ingredients in Rosacea-Ltd are based on natural minerals found in the body which are well established for their anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is an all-round holistic approach to treating the skin without the use of harsh chemicals.

Will Rosacea-Ltd Work For Me?

Rosacea-Ltd IV is targeted for use by those with sensitive facial skin. Rosacea-Ltd IV is our patented fourth version of Rosacea-Ltd, designed to glide over the skin more smoothly than previous versions.


If your skin is red, irritated or overly sensitive due to harsh chemical treatments used in the past, or inflamed as a result of allergy or environmental influences, Rosacea-Ltd can be helpful in calming the skin and soothing the irritation.

WHAT IS ACNE ROSACEA?

The term "acne rosacea" was first used by Dr. Thomas Bateman in 1812, who noted: "The perfect cure of acne rosacea is, in fact, never accomplished." Other 19th century references commonly listed rosacea among the different forms of acne.

By 1891, Dr. Henri G. Piffard, a professor of dermatology in New York, called for distinctions among different forms of acne to more truly differentiate symptoms.

Today, dermatologists confirm that rosacea is a distinct skin condition distinctly separate from, rather than a form or type of acne.  It is also noted that acne treatments can be the cause of rosacea or make rosacea symptoms worse.

 Advances in rosacea research have also dispelled the centuries-old myth that rosacea is caused by heavy consumption of alcohol. While alcohol may aggravate rosacea, the symptoms of rosacea can be just as severe in one who never consumes alcohol.

Acne rosacea is a misleading term: rosacea and acne are two entirely different conditions, although they can and do appear together. Clogged skin pores and bacterial infections cause acne. Rosacea occurs when blood vessels move to just below the skin's surface, leading to blotchy red patches. These blotches fade and then return, becoming more permanent over time.

Perioral Dermatitis and Rosacea

 Facial eruptions occurring around the lips, chin and nose area are often diagnosed as perioral dermatitis. This inflammation of the nose, chin and mouth area generally consists of small red bumps or even pus bumps and mild peeling as the skin is extremely aggravated.

Use of fluoride-enhanced or tartar-control toothpaste, mouthwash, chapstick, lip gloss, and /or lipstick can result in a worsening of the symptoms. It is also believed that topical steroids, residue from asthma inhalers, nasal sprays, cinnamon, and even moisturizers contribute to perioral dermatitis.

The effects of hormones, sunlight, and stress can cause perioral dermatitis to be more severe. Perioral dermatitis is considered by some to be a variation of rosacea or a as distinct and separate skin condition.

The Benefits of Rosacea-Ltd

Rosacea Ltd users often have a difficult time describing what Rosacea-Ltd is, it's not a standard cream or lotion, many refer to it as a block, a soap, a stone or a bar. But all agree on their results - users of Rosacea-Ltd will generally begin to notice visible improvement in the appearance of their skin within 5 to 10 days. Almost all notice a substantial improvement of their symptoms within the first month, and even more improvements with continued use.

Rosacea Symptoms: Rhinophyma

Rhinophyma is a condition commonly associated with rosacea in which a slow growing benign tumor begins to form on the tip of the nose. This is due to hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands of the tip of nose. Rhinophyma appears as a pink, lobulated mass over the nose with superficial vascular dilation; mostly affects men past middle age. Rosacea patient seeks advice and treatment because of the unsightly appearance of the tumor, or obstruction in breathing and vision due to the large size of the tumor. Treatment consists of paring down the bulk of the tumor with sharp knife or carbon dioxide laser and the area allowed to re-epithelialise. Sometimes, tumor is completely excised and the raw area skin-grafted.

The Adverse Effects of Using Toners and Astringents When Treating Rosacea

Even though your skin may be oily in some areas, it still needs oil as a natural ‘protective barrier’ from bacteria to prevent acne. Many of the over the counter products commonly used in the treatment of acne contain benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or azelaic acid. These products can be too harsh and drying which results in the body producing more oil to compensate for the oils stripped from the skin by the harsher products. Often your skin still appears oily so you apply more of the product, which in turn causes the skin to produce more oil to protect itself from the harmful ingredients.
Salicylic acid is an ingredient commonly used i acne treatments and to remove calluses from your feet. Salicylic acid belongs to the family of ingredients called Beta Hydroxy Acid or BHA.

When you skin has become damaged by the use or over use of acne products containing benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or azelaic acid, applying jojoba oil to the skin “tricks” the skin into thinking there is sufficient oil on the skin so the body slows oil production to that area of the skin to prevent it from being too dry. When the skin is too dry, the skin pores shrink with resulting ‘clogged pores’.

Benzoyl peroxide, like most peroxides, is a powerful bleaching agent. Contact with fabric (including clothing and bed linens) or hair can cause permanent color dampening almost immediately. At high concentrations, benzoyl peroxide is highly flammable and explosive and should be handled with care. In the United States, the typical concentration for benzoyl peroxide is 2.5% to 10% for both prescription and over the counter use.

Other common uses for benzoyl peroxide include dyeing hair, and as an active ingredient in teeth whitening systems. It is also used in the preparation of flour, and can be used as an initiator and catalyst for polyester thermoset resins (as an alternative to the much more hazardous methyl ethyl ketone peroxide). When used as an initiator, benzoyl peroxide is thought to form two identical radical molecules through homolytic cleavage of the peroxide bond.

Benzoyl peroxide breaks down in contact with skin, producing benzoic acid and oxygen, neither of which are significantly toxic. When applied to skin benzoyl peroxide has been shown to induce cancer, but only when used at 100% concentrations; it has not been shown to do this at the far lower concentrations used for treating acne, and at lower concentrations benzoyl peroxide has been found not to be mutagenic or carcinogenic.

Benzoyl peroxide removes the top layer of skin, which also decreases the sun protective effect (roughly SPF 3). This can cause sunburn and premature aging if sun protection is not worn. If sun protection is used, benzoyl peroxide has similar effects to glycolic acid peels which are so-called anti-aging treatments.

Azelaic acid gel is used to clear the bumps, lesions, and swelling caused by rosacea (a skin disease that causes redness, flushing, and pimples on the face). Azelaic acid cream is used to treat acne. Azelaic acid is in a class of medications called dicarboxylic acids. It works to treat acne by killing the bacteria that infect pores and by decreasing production of keratin, a natural substance that can lead to the development of acne. The way azelaic acid works to treat rosacea is not known.

Azelaic acid may cause side effects. The following symptoms are likely to affect the skin you are treating with azelaic acid. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: itching, burning, stinging, or tingling. Some side effects can be serious. The following symptom is uncommon, but if you experience it, call your doctor immediately: rash. Azelaic acid may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

Azelaic acid may be useful as a hair growth stimulant. A research report by Stamatiadis in 1988 suggested that azelaic acid (and combinations of it, with zinc ion and vitamin B6) was a strong type I 5-alpha reductase (5-AR) inhibitor. However, no clinical studies have confirmed its efficacy in helping with hair loss.

The International Rosacea Foundation

The International Rosacea Foundation supplies the rosacea community with up to date information on the latest advances in treatments for the management and control of rosacea and its symptoms. Here you can learn the pros and cons of the current recommended and prescribed rosacea treatments and products. The International Rosacea Foundation provides a virtual data base of information on rosacea, its causes, treatment and control.