Posts Tagged ‘#rosacea’
It’s Been . . .
. . . adaged that
you should walk a mile in one’s shoes
before criticizing them.
You can criticize me all you want because
you ain’t ever gonna walk anywhere
in my shoes.
Traffic-Light Colors Curb
Red-Nose Embarrassment
Older women with a skin condition called rosacea might want to think about the colors of a
traffic light next time they’re shopping at the cosmetic counter. It turns out that green-tone and
yellow-based makeup can help mask the redness of the acne-like facial disorder that affects an
estimated 14 million Americans.
In a survey of more than 900 rosacea patients conducted by the National Rosacea Society, 88
percent of respondents said cosmetics help conceal its effects on facial appearance.
More than half – 54 percent – noted that they turn to yellow-based natural colors or green-tone
makeup to offset the rosacea redness, compared with 25 percent who reported using more
traditional pink-based natural hues.
Rosacea typically begins at any time after age 30 as a flushing or redness on the cheeks, nose,
chin, or forehead. It may come and go. Over time, the redness tends to become ruddier and more
persistent, and small dilated blood vessels may appear.
Without treatment, bumps and pimples often develop and, in severe cases, the nose may become
swollen from excess tissue. In many patients, the eyes are also affected, feeling irritated and
appearing watery or bloodshot.
In A Moment . . .
. . . of mental and muscle inactivity,
it occurred to me that,
if the devil ever appears in public,
the cops can arrest him for possession.
Rosacea Not Rosy
If President Bill Clinton appeared red-faced when the Monica Lewinsky affair was made public, much of it could have been attributed to his rosacea. He is among the list of famous people who reportedly have the affliction along with such beauties as Mariah Carey, Cameron Diaz and Renee Zellweger. The late Princess Diana passed it on to her sons.
Giants from the past who battled this facial skin disorder include artist Rembrandt, actor W. C. Fields and financier J.P Morgan, who’s bulbous rosacea nose convinced everyone he was a dedicated boozer.
One out of every 10 adults have rosacea. Such a pretty name for a global scourge that is marked by reddish flushed skin, pimples and pustules, and enlarged spidery blood vessels like varicose veins on the cheeks and nose. Most sufferers are women.
The disorder can begin slowly and, if not treated, will become more persistent and severe. Besides being unsightly, its symptoms can include itching, burning and stinging besides disrupting one’s personal and professional life. Researcher reported that more than 90 percent of rosacea sufferers said it had eroded their self-confidence and one-third of those surveyed reported having difficulty establishing new friendships and relationships.
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