The Blending of Rosacea Science and Reality

Definition: Many have often wondered what exactly is rosacea? Is there one thing that defines rosacea as a condition or is it more of a group of symptoms that lead to the diagnosis of rosacea? In a definition provided by the International Rosacea Foundation, rosacea is an inflammation of the skin with resulting facial redness (erythema) and symptoms of vasculation of spidery blood vessels (telangiectasia), swelling (hyperplasia), rosacea papules (red solid elevated inflammatory skin lesion without pus). Rosacea's more pronounced symptoms can vary in intensity when exacerbated. Rosacea has often been described as a progressive disorder; however, the rosacea symptoms do not have to become progressively worse. Rosacea can be controlled, managed and improved easily and quickly.

Rosacea Progression: The redness begans and gradually becomes more more persistant with spidery blood vessels becomes progressively prominent on the nose and cheeks. Trauma from abrasives and peeling agents (Retin - A and all other retnoids, steroids and exfoliants including anti-aging products) easily cause more long-lasting redness. Inflammatory papules (without pus) and pustules (with pus) develop and continue to worsen. Facial pores often become larger and prominent. If there has been much sun exposure damage over the years, the skin becomes more leathery skin becomes more wrinkled as it is not elastic or as soft to bend. Eventually, the sides of the neck as well as the area down to the center of the chest began to redden and later the ears and area behind the ears also become more red. The facial skin contours gradually become coarse and thickened. A small number of rosacea patients realize they have a more serious presentation of the disease of rosacea with the condition of nose tissue hyperplasia beginning. Hypergenesis is a general term referring to the proliferation of cells within an organ or tissue beyond that which is ordinarily seen as is indicative of cancer cells expansion. "Rosacea is more than a red face" as rosacea sufferers often have allergy and sinus problems, fibromyalgia, digestive system disorders, and in later years osteoporosis and arthritis - rheumatism presents itself along with a lowering of the total immune system. As you read our new rosacea research facts page, you will find that rosacea is just one symptom of a "metabolic acidosis" disorder.

Rosacea can also cause a persistent burning and feeling of grittiness in the eyes or inflamed and swollen eyelids with small inflamed bumps, eye lashes sometimes fall out, compounded by bloodshot eyes. (Dr. Thiboutot). The ocular signs of rosacea are exceedingly variable, including blepharitis, conjunctivitis, iritis, iridocyclitis, hypopyoniritis, and even keratitis. The term ocular rosacea covers all these signs. The ocular complications are independent of the severity of facial rosacea. Keratitis has an unfavorable prognosis, and in extreme cases can lead to corneal opacity with blindness. The most frequent sign of ocular rosacea, which may never progress, is chronically inflamed margins of the eyelids with scales and crusts, quite similar to seborrheic dermatitis, with which it is often confused. Pain and photophobia may be present. It is instructive to ask patients how their eyes react to bright sunlight. (Drs. Gerd Plewig & Albert M. Kligman).

The circulatory network of the skin is extensive and the capillaries are the smallest, most delicate vessels. During normal blood circulation the capillaries undergo constant changes. In between beats the pressure is relieved and the vessels constrict back to their normal size. This return to normal size is accomplished by the natural elasticity in the structure of the capillary. If telangiectasis is present, the capillaries' elasticity is deteriorated so they remain slightly dilated. The constant influx of blood perpetuates this slight dilation. The skin gradually becomes congested and eventually the capillaries become visible through the skin's surface. When it comes to telangiectasis, sometimes a person's lifestyle and habits can be the skin's worst enemy. In a fair, delicate skin predisposed to telangiectasis, a steady diet of hot, spicy food, chronic alcohol consumption and eating meals too quickly will promote telangiectasis. Many retinoids used for acne as well as many harsh soaps continue to aggravate the skin. Then there's cigarette smoking, which depletes the skin of vitamin C, essential for the formation of collagen, accelerates the cross linkage of collagen and the hardening of elastin and furthermore creates an abundance of free radicals, which destroy the capillary structure. Smoking, which additionally robs the skin of oxygen, is a potent initiator of telangiectasis. Also, the smoker may have a variety of medical problems such as high blood pressure, and mineral deficiencies, which can cause the appearance of telangiectasis.

The Research team at Rosacea-Ltd were the pioneers in research studies of skin diseases that can and often do co-exist with rosacea. Our findings are that the patients with rosacea have adult acne or "acne rosacea" (raised red lesions with pus caused by a bacterial component that comes to a head before erupting from a white/yellow center) to co-exist with rosacea in approximately 82 percent of rosacea sufferers while 35 percent have seborrheic dermatitis which makes for a most delicate rosacea skin condition. These three co-existing skin conditions often lead initially to mis-diagnosis or delayed diagnosis of rosacea. This delay in the diagnosis of rosacea can result in increased mental suffering or embarrassment for the rosacea patient and thefore rosacea has been known as a 'chronic progressive disease. Treatments such as retinoids, accutane, steroids, laser therapy, and antibiotics have not worked very well and often aggravate, redden or thinned the skin which can cause further sensitivity as most acne products are too aggressive for rosacea. Our objective with Rosacea-Ltd III is to simply do the opposite of most rosacea treatments by leaving the sensitive rosacea skin intact on the face. Most rosacea sufferers have spent many years and much money in their search for the best rosacea treatment yet have only ended up most frustrated. Controlling rosacea is easy, fast and very inexpensive when the cause is understood as the proper management of rosaca can be utilized. The management of rosacea is easier and more effective the quicker that the proper treatment is started. Rosacea does not have to be painful and hinder the rosacea patients professional or social life.

Years of inovative research has lead to the development of our new effective Rosacea-Ltd III which specializes in leaving the skin barrier intact with an 'invisible application' that penetrates and migrates so that only a very small amount is needed. There are no side effects of any type. Also Rosacea-Ltd III does not affect any other medication in any way; nor does Rosacea-Ltd affect pregnancy or nursing infants. Rosacea-Ltd III can be applied to skin that is sensitive due to rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, and acne. The actual physical shape of Rosacea-Ltd III was made for ease in applying the disks around the contours of the face and eyelid. During the past 11 years, 98% of Rosacea-Ltd customers confirm that they are extremely impressed and happy with their results. And the other 2% are most happy to gain a 100% refund while having use of the product during the 120 day guarantee period. Ocular rosacea sufferers have never requested a refund.

The Academic Pharmaceutical Mechanism of Action (How It Works And Why) can be found at our International Rosacea-Ltd-Advantages web Site as U.S. FDA Rules do not allow U.S. sites this information. You can learn about Rosacea-Ltd III on the site directory on the lower left.

We at Bass & Boney, Inc. have admired the world renowned research scientist Dr. Sydney Brenner for years. And we have always from our start with Rosacea-Ltd used Dr. Brenner's premise of working "from the bedside to the bench" that he is encouraging other medical research scientists to do. Please read about Dr. Sydney Brenner hammering 'factory science' for using the same old thinking process instead of a solution outside of the box. Thomas Edison spoke about Doctors of the Future and it also applies to the treatment of rosacea.

The research team of Bass & Boney, Inc. is constantly researching for new insight into rosacea and the components of ocular rosacea and other skin problems such as acne, psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, impetigo, dermatosis, neurodermatitis, pruritus, erythema, hidradenitis suppurative and the often fatal epidermolysis bullosa skin condition. Most dermatologist have stated for years that they are baffled by rosacea and do not understand the cause or etiology of rosacea. And if dermatologist can not understand the cause, then how can they effectively treat rosacea? Therefore most rosacea patients have migrated from one dermatologist to another and spent much time and money in the hopes of solving their rosacea and related acne and or seborrheic dermatitis skin condition. Our team of Rosacea Researchers with 40 years of collective research, led by a Johns Hopkins MD, have confirmed that the cause or etiology of rosacea is an immune system disorder which you may desire to learn more about on the "Cause or Etiology page of this web site". Rosacea does not have to be a long term disease that is thought by many to become progressively worse.