Rosacea and its treatment:

"Rosacea (pronounced ‘Rose-Ay-Sha’) is a common facial dermatitis that currently affects an estimated 13 million Americans. It is a chronic and progressive cutaneous vascular disorder, and often begins as a redness that looks like a blush across the nose, cheeks and chin. Put simply, it is an abnormality/dysfunction of the facial blood vessels."

Adapted from an article by D. A. Chalmers in Rosacea: recognition and management for the primary care provider Integrated Cardiovascular Therapeutics.

Characteristics:
Rosacea is characterised by flushing, erythema, papules, pustules, telanglectasia, facial edema, ocular lesions, and, in its most advanced and severe form, rhinophyma. Ocular lesions are common, including mild conjunctivitis, burning and grittiness. Blepharitis, the most common ocular manifestation is a nonulcerative condition of the lid margins.

Who gets it?
Anyone past the age of puberty can get it, but rosacea most commonly occurs between the ages of 30 to 60, and may be seen in women experiencing hormonal changes associated with menopause. Women are more frequently affected than men; the most severe cases, however, are seen in men. Fair complexioned individuals of Northern European descent are most likely to be at risk from rosacea; most appear to be pre-disposed to flushing and blushing.

Women are more likely to get rosacea on the cheeks and chin, but men are more likely to get rosacea on the nose.

Alcohol, stress, spicy foods, and extremes of temperature have all been implicated, but have not been found to actually cause rosacea.

Does the Sher System cure Rosacea?
No, but we believe it is the next best thing - and some of our rosacea clients have seen an incredible improvement in their skin (see rosacea testimonials). The Sher System for rosacea soothes the skin, restores its natural balance, has anti-inflammatory properties and helps reduce redness.

For examples of what the Sher System can do for you, please see our case study page - click here