Rosacea Dermatitis

The Rosacea Sufferer often has Seborrheic Dermatitis which co-exist in 35% of sufferers which makes for a most delicate skin condition. Seborrheic dermatitis involves overactive sebaceous glands which cause inflammation, flaking and a red rash in the central portion of the face. If one looks closely, the flakes usually have a greasy look, smell and feel. The dryness of seborrheic dermatitis is perceived because of the flaking which consists of dried layers of accumulated oil.

A new entitiy of rosacea has been clasified as rosacea dermatitis. This varies but is similar to seborrheic dermatitits.

Rosacea dermatitis is caused by chronic dermal inflammation from damaged or dysfunctional blood vessels. Over time this can alter the skin’s immune system, the health of the dermal cells and the growth rate of epidermal cells.

Rosacea dermatitis is often confused with atopic dermatitis, eczema or seborrheic dermatitis. A rosacea sufferer with rosacea dermatitis is much more prone to itching, burning, stinging, “angry face syndrome’, and scaling. In certain areas of the face rosacea dermatitis can result in extremely thin skin by slowing the growth of epidermal cells and in other areas of the face can result in dry patches of skin from a natural protective reaction to the inflammatory cycle. Physicians must now consider this dermatitis also instead of just making a quick diagnosis of atopic dermatitis, eczema, or seborrheic dermatitis.