Rosacea is a skin disorder which produces swelling and inflammation of  tiny blood vessels, just under the skin surface. You will experience thickening of the skin and appearance of red patches on the skin .This condition usually affects the skin in the regions of the nose, forehead and chin.

If the condition of rosacea is severe, then it can even lead to the disfigurement of your nose.

Dilation of blood vessels near the skin surface causes the condition of rosacea. Stress, menopause and alcohol consumption can all act as triggers for rosacea. Any activity which will increase the blood flow to the face is seen to worsen the condition.

Today, there are many methods that we can follow to treat rosacea.

Vitamin therapy is one method of rosacea treatment. You can have Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Zinc supplements as they are seen to protect the skin from external elements, tackle the condition of rosacea and prevent its future incidence.

You can also get the required vitamins by bringing about modifications in your diet. Include lots of leafy greens and fruits in your diet as they are rich in antioxidants and will fight the condition of Roscea very effectively. Also reduce your intake of spicy food s and caffeine as they will cause blood vessel dilation and facial flushing.

Antibiotics are a method of treatment followed by doctors to tackle the condition of rosacea. An antibiotic named Tetracycline is normally used in the treatment as it doesn’t produce any side effects. The dosage of the antibiotic will be initially 3 times a day and will be lowered gradually with the improvement in condition of the patient.

Surgical methods like laser surgery and electro surgery are also other methods of treatment. These processes will help in reducing the visibility of blood vessels and will thus remove the disfigurement caused by rosacea.

You should have a proper skin care regimen. When you go out, wear a sunscreen which has a SPF of minimum 30. You can also use a cold compress for a temporary relief from redness and irritations.

Aloe Vera gel and prim rose oil are two natural products which will help in the treatment of rosacea.

You should avoid activities that will increases the blood flow to your face. Therefore abstain from having facial steams and saunas. Also do exercises like swimming which will not cause over perspiration.