Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition marked by facial redness, pimples, swelling, and small, superficial dilated blood vessels.  The exact cause of rosacea is unknown, but triggers can include hot drinks, spicy foods, alcohol, temperature extremes, sunlight, stress, and specific cosmetic products.

The four main types are erythematotelangiectatic (ETR), papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular.

Vascular is erythematotelangiectatic (ETR) characterized by facial redness and visible blood vessels.

The inflammatory types include the papulopustular and phymatous types, which present with bumps, thickening, pus-filled spots, and acne.

Ocular affects the eyes, causing redness, irritation, and potentially leading to vision problems.

The Ayurvedic perspective understands that rosacea is an imbalance of the Pitta dosha (hot, sharp, light, and unstable), which is responsible for the heat, transformation, and metabolism of bodily functions.

Ayurvedic Treatments:

Herbals include anti-inflammatory and detoxificant, including Neem, Turmeric, Aloe, and Manjistha.

Diet includes Bitter, astringent, and cooling foods, and avoids Pitta-aggravating foods and beverages.

Lifestyle considerations include stress management, environmental triggers, and skin care.

Detoxification (Panchakarma) purifies the blood and skin.

Beneficial Foods:

Anti-Inflammatory Foods include fatty fish, leafy green vegetables, berries, nuts, and seeds.

Hydrating Foods include cucumbers, watermelon, and celery

Zinc Foods include chickpeas and pumpkin seeds

Probiotic foods consist of yogurt and kefir.

Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, coffee, tea, and processed foods.

Topical Treatment:

Ubtan- Aloe vera gel mixed with neem, sandalwood, and rose

Jojoba oil with geranium, rose, coriander, sandalwood, frankincense essentials