Posted by Katarina Fajfar
on March 18, 2025
More and more people are suffering from a chronic skin inflammation called rosacea. It appears on the face as redness on the cheeks and around the nose. In severe cases, the nose and cheeks can become swollen, and as the disease progresses, tiny pus-filled blisters appear, the face starts to swell, and the sebaceous glands also enlarge.
Outbreaks usually occur when the patient is exposed to various changes such as changing air temperature, relaxing in a sauna, swimming in pools, or consuming very spicy and hot food, alcohol, insufficient stomach acid, constipation, gastritis, nutritional deficiencies (especially lack of B vitamins), dysbiosis (imbalance of intestinal microorganisms, pathological intestinal microflora), reaction to synthetic hormones.
The onset of rosacea can be due to genetic predisposition and problematic sensitive skin. The disease affects people between the ages of 30 and 50, but recently there has been a lot of disease in younger people as well. The disease is more common in women. There are many causes for its occurrence, including allergies, hormonal changes, stress, bacteria and mites.
In China, Professor Zhao Zhongzhou found that the occurrence of rosacea may be linked to a mite infestation. Demodex . Each sebaceous gland is inhabited by at least one mite, often several. The worse the condition, the more mites there are.
Rosacea is also associated with Heliobacter Pylori
One study confirmed that Helicobacter pylori infection is involved in the development of rosacea. It is suggested that patients with rosacea should be tested for H. pylori infection, and patients with rosacea who test positive for H. pylori should be treated with eradication therapy to increase the therapeutic effect of rosacea treatment. This study adds that H. pylori infection is involved in the development of rosacea. Epidemiological studies and experiments have confirmed that Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with the development of rosacea. The effect of anti-H. pylori therapy is superior to routine therapy for rosacea. H. pylori can stimulate the immune system to produce a large number of inflammatory mediators, leading to the appearance and exacerbation of inflammation.
What happens with rosacea:
The affected patient develops an allergic reaction to the mites or their secretions. This results in swelling and redness, possibly itching and inflammation of the hair follicles with swelling. This results in pimples, which later develop into abscesses.
and/or
The number of mites increases greatly. A massive attack of mites occurs, which the body can no longer resist and becomes ill. The mites damage the skin and pores by biting. The skin pores become clogged. The result is skin inflammation with the consequences already described. How severe and extensive the skin problems are depends on how easily or difficultly a person tolerates the mites. Anything is possible, from no reaction to extremely severe skin problems.
Nutrition for rosacea
Do not drink too hot drinks or eat too hot food, as this will increase circulation and dilate blood vessels. It is better to wait for the food to cool down before eating your meal. Saturated fatty acids worsen inflammation in the body, which also applies to skin problems. Red meat, gluten, sugar, fatty and fried foods, and overly spicy and hot foods are not suitable foods for people with rosacea.
Your daily menu should include as many raw vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and sprouts as possible, as they contain many nutritional enzymes. Enzymes help in the absorption of nutrients during digestion, which are necessary for healthy skin, healthy circulation and healthy blood vessels. It is very important to eat green leafy vegetables, which are an excellent source of various minerals and vitamins. It is recommended to drink juices made from freshly squeezed vegetables every day.
In people with rosacea, the digestive tract is almost certainly not working as efficiently as it should, which is why vegetable juices are so important – they provide the body with nutrients that a person with a compromised digestive system would not otherwise get. With juices, nutrients pass directly into the bloodstream. The diet of people with rosacea should also contain enough fiber. Eating some raw foods at each meal ensures that you are consuming enough fiber, which will contribute to the elimination of toxins in the digestive tract. This ensures the health of your skin, which will no longer take over the function of the intestines to help eliminate waste products. Also include whole grains and legumes in your meals. Essential fatty acids also relieve inflammation in the body (flaxseed, chia seeds, psyllium seeds, glucomannan-intestinal broom).
Recommended dietary supplements:
Zeolite for detox
more at: http://holistic.si/2016/12/05/zeolit-in-njegova-uporaba/
B complex vitamins, B 12
more at: http://holistic.si/ponudba/izdelki/holistic/vitamin-b-kompleks-30ml-holistic/
http://holistic.si/ponudba/izdelki/holistic/vitamin-b12-30ml-holistic/
If the onset of rosacea is associated with hormonal changes - hemp extract
more at: http://holistic.si/2016/11/06/vitex-zelisce-ki-pomaga-pri-vseh-hormonskih-tezavah/
Probiotics, prebiotics: Probiotics will help to establish a healthy gut flora, indirectly contributing to the health of your skin. When choosing a probiotic supplement, choose one that contains many different types and abundances of beneficial microorganisms, and when dosing, follow the instructions for use on the selected product or consult a consultant where you will purchase the product.
More at: http://holistic.si/ponudba/izdelki/probiotiki-saccharomyces-boulardii-viridian-30-kapsul/
http://holistic.si/ponudba/izdelki/probiotiki-dnevna-simbioza-mocnejsi-viridian-30-kapsul/
Green tea
Green tea is a good source of antioxidants and substances that promote detoxification of the body. Drink organic green tea regularly (2 cups a day). Instead of green tea, you can also reach for capsules with an extract of this plant.
SKIN FAIRYTALE CARE PRODUCTS TO HELP WITH ROSACEA
With rosacea, it is important to protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays, so use creams with a protective factor on a daily basis.
AtopicBalm contains calamine, which relieves itching, and is also partially composed of zinc oxide. I recommend applying it to problem areas where redness is showing, at least once a day.
Since moisturizing the skin is essential and important, I recommend AtopicCream, which is made from gentle ingredients that are suitable for problematic skin and do not irritate the skin. It does not contain fragrances, alcohol and allergenic ingredients found in natural or conventional cosmetics. To cleanse the skin, you can use our gentle oil cleanser, which is designed to care for sensitive skin of the face and body.
EXAMPLE OF CARE/ROUTINE:
In the morning, apply AtopicCream to the entire face. When you go outside, use a high factor sunscreen (at least 30 spf). In the evening, before going to bed, apply AtopicCream again to the entire face and AtopicBalm to the affected areas. Of course, you can adjust the application according to how the balm feels on your skin. You can also use it during the day to soothe itching or burning sensations on the skin.
All advice is obtained from various websites and is not confirmed by a doctor.
Catherine