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"For the more than 40% of rosacea patients who develop the ailment in their 30s and 40s, this is a chronic disease, so they will have to deal with it for years. Some of the afflicted first seek treatment after age 50. Reason for the delay: Research has found that 78% of Americans are not aware of the symptoms of rosacea, and therefore, many people tend to ignore the problem until symptoms become advanced." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"Lifestyle changes that may be helpful Sun exposure, stress, excessive exercise, and extreme temperatures (hot or cold) of weather or bathing water may trigger flare-ups of rosacea, so avoiding these conditions is recommended.4 Nutritional supplements that may be helpful Azelaic acid is found naturally in wheat, rye, and barley and is used topically in a 20% strength cream. Controlled clinical trials have found this cream effective for mild to moderate acne, including rosacea.5" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"It's a factor not just in the conditions covered in this book, but in dozens of conditions not even mentioned— fibromyalgia, for example, or the skin condition rosacea. While stress does not cause many of the conditions I discuss in this book, it nonetheless makes a major contribution to the way in which the condition plays out. Asthma, allergies, hypertension, acne, insomnia, and obesity are just a few of the many conditions that can be made worse by stress. Stress can trigger symptoms, increase their severity or frequency, and lengthen the time you have to suffer with them." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"In addition to a gut that hangs over your belt or a thickened waist, other sure signs of insulin resistance are rosacea and skin tags. To assess your risk, just remember one of the sayings that my patients call "Gundryisms": Fot on your ass, you're built to last! Fat in your gut, you're out of luck! Your fat also manufactures testosterone, so if you are a woman and your hair is thinning, you also probably have insulin resistance. Want some motivation to get your hair back? Dr. G. says: If you lose your gut, you 'II find your hair!" - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"Watery eyes can also be a sign of rosacea, the skin condition that can cause your eyes and skin to turn red. (See Bloodshot Eyes, above, and Chapter 9.) Or they can signal more serious conditions such as a blocked tear duct, a nasal polyp, or Graves' disease. (See Bulging Eyes, above.) Dry Eyes When our eyes don't produce enough tears or our tears contain chemicals that cause them to evaporate too fast, we wind up with dry eye, which usually affects both eyes. People with dry eye often complain of eyes that feel sandy or scratchy." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.) "Red ears may be red flags for ear infections as well as such skin diseases as psoriasis or rosacea. (See Chapter 9.) They can also signal a condition, aptly named red ear syndrome, in which one ear typically becomes red, hot, and sometimes painful. Various seemingly innocuous triggers—such as touching your ear, turning your neck, chewing, sneezing, or Auditory nerve Cochlea EAR ANATOMY coughing—can set off red ear syndrome, which primarily affects children and young adults. But regardless of age, it's often associated with migraine headaches that affect the same side as the red ear." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.) "Because of it, he almost actuajjy a severe_though relatively fitoraik/ miccnH the hnat tr» rare—form of rosacea. (See A Red Nose, above.) People with this condition usually have other nasal signs, such as excess or thickened nose skin. Because of the increased number of oil glands in the nose, another sign of rhinophyma is waxy, greasy, yellow skin. Although bulbous nose is medically benign, its unsightliness can cause embarrassment and social problems. Plastic surgery is an option, but the condition may return. Charles Darwin had a bulbous nose." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.) "But unlike rosacea, these rashes are flat rather than bumpy. BUTTERFLY RASH OF LUPUS Dark Patches on Cheeks If you have dark symmetrical patches covering your cheeks and the bridge of your nose, like a face mask, you have the classic sign of melasma (aka months of stopping these medications or giving birth, the blotches fade. Scaly Patches on the Face Scaly patches of discolored skin smack in the middle of your face are hard to ignore, and you shouldn't. They may be telltale signs of lupus pernio, especially if the patches are persistent." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"A topical preparation of retinaldehyde (a prescription form of vitamin A [page 595]) may be effective in treating people with mild rosacea. In a small, preliminary trial, women with rosacea used a retinaldehyde cream (0.05%) once daily for six months.14 Inflammation was improved in most participants, and blood vessel abnormalities responded in about half the people after six months. Controlled research is needed to confirm these effects. Retinaldehyde cream is available by prescription only and should be used only under the supervision of the prescribing physician." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) ? ??Rosacea (dilated blood vessels in the nose and cheeks giving a red appearance) ? (continued) I Acne after adolescence Eczema Psoriasis Celiac disease (gluten allergy) Chronic autoimmune diseases Chronic hives or urticaria Inflammatory bowel disease Irritable bowel syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome Fibromyalgia • ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? • For your convenience, this quiz has been reprinted in The UltraMind Solution Companion Guide. Simply go to www.ultramind.com/guide, download the guide, and print out the quiz." - Mark Hyman MD, The UltraMind Solution: Fix Your Broken Brain by Healing Your Body First (Get the book.)

"The sooner rosacea is treated, the better the results will be against this troubling skin condition. Often, the disorder seems to appear for no reason. It afflicts fair-skinned women the most and can have numerous triggers, including hot drinks, alcohol and even yogurt. One successful treatment is the drug MetroGel, which has both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Often used for gynecological infections (under the brand name Flagyl), dermatologists discovered its potential power more recently." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Summary of Recommendations for Treating Rosacea: • Hydrochloric acid (with pepsin) with meals, as directed by a doctor, if stomach acid is low. • Brewer's yeast or Lactobacillus acidophilus. • B-complex vitamins. • Azelaic-acid cream; topical application rwice daily, in selected cases. Discontinue after maximum improvement is seen. Acne Vulgaris -T^S* acne (also called acne vulgaris) occurs in most American teenagers and to a lesser extent in young adults. The severity of acne can vary from a few scattered lesions to severe inflamed pustules that result in permanent scarring." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.) "I've had this 'rosacea' thing since I was 22 or 23, and I'm 41 now. I've had more tetracycline than I can remember, and it helps when I take it, but it's been helping less and less the last few years. I asked my dermatologist about cortisone ointment or cream, but she said if I kept using it for a chronic skin condition like this, my skin would just thin out. She's tried other antibiotics, but they don't even work as well as the tetracycline. So my face just keeps getting redder and redder, and now I just use the tetracycline when the pimples," he pointed to his nose, "get particularly bad." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS THERAPEUTIC CONSIDERATIONS Hypochlorhydria Gastric analysis of rosacea patients has led to the postulate that it is the result of hypochlorhydria.1 Psychological factors, i.e. worry, depression, stress, etc., often reduce gastric acidity.2 Hydrochloric acid supplementation results in marked improvement in those rosacea patients who have achlorhydria or hypochlorhydria.1,2 rosacea patients have also been shown to have decreased secretion of lipase (although bicarbonate and chymotrypsin secretion were normal) and to benefit from pancreatic supplementation." - Michael T. Murray, ND, Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2 (Get the book.)

"Controlled clinical trials have found this cream effective for mild to moderate acne, including rosacea.5'6 Azelaic acid cream is available by prescription only and should be used only under the supervision of the prescribing physician." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"These researchers believe that the flushing reaction in rosacea is caused by gastrin or vasoactive intestinal peptides. They also quote an Irish study which found that 19 of 20 patients with acne rosacea were positive for H. pylori. Another study which evaluated histological sections of the stomach mucosa found that 84% of 31 patients were H. pylori-positive.5 Interestingly, 20% of these histologically positive patients were serologically negative. The consistency between clinical success in the treatment of rosacea with metronidazole and the abatement of H." - Michael T. Murray, ND, Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2 (Get the book.)

"They are especially unsafe if you've been using tretinoin, Differin, AHA, or BHA; are having facial peels or laser procedures; taking Accutane; or if you have naturally thin skin or any skin disorder such as rosacea, psoriasis, or seborrhea." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.) "Of course, I concur; and any skin-care products claiming to be helpful for rosacea must be completely irritant-free to receive a favorable rating. WHAT WORKS VS. MARKETING CLAIMS While I want to emphasize how extensive the misleading portrayals of skin-care products made by the cosmetics industry are, I also want to underscore that there are hundreds of great products for all skin rypes." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"To treat chronic rosacea: If there is an accompanying menstrual disorder, the traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis will possibly be blood stagnation. Combine 12 g of Chi Shao (red peony root), 12 g of Dan Shen (salvia root), 12 g of Dang Gui (Chinese angelica root), 6 g of Huang Hua (f/os carthami tinctorii), 10 g Chuan Xiong (Szechuan lovage root), and 5 g of fresh ginger in a ceramic or glass pot. Add 4 cups of water, bring the liquid to the boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and drink 1 cup twice a day." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "To treat acute rosacea: To treat very red skin, where there are no further complications such as yellow urine and constipation, the treatment principle is to clear heat. Combine 10 g of Huang Qin (baical skullcap root), 12 g of Pi Pa Ye (loquat leaf), 10 g of Da Qin Ye (woad leaf), 10 g of Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle flower), 10 g of Lian Qiao (forsythia fruit), 12 g of Zhi Mu (anemarrhena rhizome), and 5 g of Gan Cao (licorice) in a ceramic or glass pot. Add 4 cups of water, bring the liquid to the boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and drink 1 cup of the decoction twice a day." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"In a small, preliminary trial, women with rosacea used a retinaldehyde cream (0.05%) once daily for six months.14 Inflammation was improved in most participants, and blood vessel abnormalities responded in about half the people after six months. Controlled research is needed to confirm these effects. Retinaldehyde cream is available by prescription only and should be used only under the supervision of the prescribing physician. Are there any side effects or interactions? Refer to the individual supplement for information about any side effects or interactions." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Some sufferers with rosacea also develop an inflammation of the cornea (the clear covering over the colored part of the eye), called rosacea keratitis, which can be not only irritating but potentially damaging. If your rosacea is associated with eye pain and irritation, you should consult your ophthalmologist for a thorough examination before attempting to treat your eyes yourself." - Dr. Mary Dan Eades, The Doctor's Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals (Get the book.)

"COMPLEXION PROBLEMS See acne; dry skin; oily skin; psoriasis; rosacea; and wrinkles. CONJUNCTIVITIS See under eye problems. CONSTIPATION Constipation is difficulty in passing stools or the infrequent passage of hard, dry stools as a result of food moving slowly through the large intestine. Most people experience constipation from time to time, but usually lifestyle changes and better eating habits help relieve the symptoms and prevent recurrences. In most cases, constipation arises from insufficient amounts of fiber and fluids in the diet." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Early signs of rosacea include a flushing or redness in the cheeks, chin, nose and/or forehead that comes and goes. Over time, this redness persists for increasingly longer periods until, eventually, it is always present. Fine, dilated blood vessels may also appear in the face, and red bumps and pus bumps ("pimples") can develop as well. Sometimes patients may also experience a burning, stinging or itching sensation in the affected areas. In severe cases, the skin may become thick and swollen, especially around the nose. Actor WC." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.) "A variety of topical rosacea medications can help reduce bumps and pimples and, to some extent, redness. These include metronidazole 0.75% gel (including MetroGel as well as other brands)...azelaic acid 15% gel (Finacea)...and sulfacetamide-sulfur (including Rosac, which also contains SPF 18 sunscreen, and other brands). Sulfur-based prescription cleansers such as Plexion and Rosanil can also be helpful. Metronidazole gel is an antibiotic—but it is prescribed here for its anti-inflammatory properties rather than its antibiotic effects." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.) "ENVIRONMENTAL TRIGGERS Once rosacea has been diagnosed, the next step is to begin identifying any environmental factors that may be triggering outbreaks. Your doctor might ask you to keep a diary recording foods consumed and other daily details, such as your exposure to light, heat and wind.. .stressful events or situations.. .and what skin-care products you used. While different individuals will have different environmental triggers, common ones include... •Ultraviolet (UV) light." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"SKIN PROBLEMS See acne; age spots; athlete's foot; bedsores; boil; bruising; burns; canker sores; cold sores (fever blisters); corns and calluses; dandruff; dermatitis; dry skin; hives; insect bite; leg ulcers; oily skin; psoriasis; rosacea; scabies; sebaceous cyst; seborrhea; skin cancer; skin rash; sunburn; vitiligo; wrinkles. See also under fungal infection; pregnancy-related problems. SKIN RASH The skin is the body's largest organ. It consists of three layers—the epidermis (outer layer), the dermis (middle layer), and the subcutaneous layer (inner layer)." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"NATUROPATHY JSU^^l Diet: Those with rosacea have been shown to have a compromised ^U|#^"l digestive system. Having freshly squeezed vegetable juices every day is a iCt^/jl good way of making sure you get essential nutrients directly into your ^^31^^ system. Skin eruptions occur if your body has no other way of eliminating toxins from the system. Eat plenty of fiber, especially from whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, to keep your digestive system clean and free of toxins. Cold-water fish are high in essential fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

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