Rosacea

Also known as:  Acne Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic Skin disease of the face in which the Blood Vessels enlarge, giving the cheeks and nose a flushed appearance (especially after periods of physical exertion).  It is characterized by papular and pustular Acne, red appearance of the face and nodular swelling of the Nose (known medically as Rhinophyma).

 The age of onset of Rosacea is usually between thirty and fifty.

 Rosacea is most prevalent in women over the age of thirty.

 Although there is little conclusive evidence regarding the precise incidence of Rosacea, one Swedish study of clerical workers showed a prevalence of 14% in women and 5% in men.  An American study indicates a prevalence of approximately 5%.

 Rosacea appears to occur most often in fair-skinned people of northern and eastern European descent, particularly Celtic, English, and Scottish.  It often affects multiple members of the same family, presumably because of their similar complexions and genetic heritage.

Enzymes

 Rosacea patients are often found to be deficient in Lipases:  ^[2]

 Studies have shown that the Lipase levels of Rosacea patients are 18% to 65% lower than those of normal subjects.

Hormones

 Progesterone (cream applied topically) may alleviate some cases of Rosacea in women.  ^[3]