Rosacea means "redness" and that's the classic sign of the skin condition that effects up to 20% of Americans. Sometimes it's associated with acne and oily skin, and it can involve the eyes too, but for most people, the primary symptoms are facial inflammation, warmth and dilated blood vesicles on the cheek and nose.
While the dermatological treatment for Rosacea involves antibiotics and steroids, for the most part the skin condition is completely reversible at home and does not require medical intervention.
The vast majority of Rosacea patients have digestive intolerance's and food allergies. As with all heath challenges, skin or otherwise, these are the first places to work. Charting in a diary what is eaten and symptoms is helpful for assessing and then eliminating food triggers. Tomatoes, grains, dairy and eggs can be especially problematic. Some people will flush from alcohol or warming spices like pepper, ginger and cloves. Sugars and starches can be culprits and histamine rich foods, including citrus, pineapple and canned tuna. Peanuts and bananas are also Rosacea causing suspects.
In addition to eliminating foods, Rosacea patients can also benefit from probiotic supplements, using digestive enzymes and lowering the ph of digestive secretions, with betaine HCL, apple cider vinegar or pharmacist compounded HCL drops at mealtime can provide significant Rosacea benefits.
