Hey friends, I found this article and am intrigued by the possibilities for helping the symptoms of Rosacea. When you see your facial skin respond with any of these symptoms, give great consideration into what you've ingested, both food and drink. Sincerely, Marla
"According to the textbooks, rosacea is still not fully understood. There are classifications of the condition, but an interesting, but often ignored, association is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), which, in one study, occurred in half of the rosacea cases. This study directs us to the real problem, which is inflammation in the digestive tract.
There are many different causes stemming from digestive disturbances that result in rosacea. Knowing the internal source makes rosacea treatable, in most cases. Rather than resorting to soothing remedies that do not correct the problem or medications that further damage the skin, it is time to address rosacea holistically and more permanently.
DIGESTIVE DISTURBANCES
The aforementioned SIBO study is the first clue to the real cause of rosacea and digestive disturbances. In fact, rosacea can be isolated to different regions of the gut based on where redness shows up on the skin. This identification should not seem strange since the skin was built from embryonic tissue that connected all of the organs to regions of the skin.
The Tip of the Nose
The tip of the nose shows inflammation of the back of the throat. Sometimes, this inflammation is caused by a bacterial throat infection, but it is usually from hard alcohol hitting the back of the throat. It often takes excessive amounts to reach enough inflammation to show up on the tip of the nose. Rhinophyma is the formation of scar tissue after chronic inflammation.
The Side of the Nose
Rosacea in this area most frequently appears as broken capillaries, but can also present as redness or flaking skin. It is connected to the esophageal sphincter and is damaged most often by acid reflux. This condition can be asymptomatic, but the skin never lies.
Next to the Nose
The stomach can be irritated by a few factors, notably gastritis and H. pylori. The affected area on the skin is about one centimeter wide, but redness can also travel down towards the mouth.
The Mid-Cheek
Rosacea in the mid-cheek occurs about an inch from the nostril and originates from the small intestine. It is often quite red and acneic when the client has SIBO, but the redness can also be associated with ulcers, candida overgrowth, or irritable bowel syndrome.
The Cheekbone, Temples, and Forehead
Rosacea in this area comes from large intestine inflammation that is usually associated with candida overgrowth or irritable bowel syndrome. Redness as a result of large intestine inflammation, can travel up the temple and across the forehead.
Peri Oral Dermatitis
The mouth area reflects the end of the colon and is often associated with constipation. Leaving stool in place for extended periods of time results in toxin reabsorption and inflammation around the mouth. Acne in this area is also common."
“Source: Rosacea Exposed: What They Don’t Teach You - Written by Ben Johnson, M.D./ DERMASCOPE Magazine October 2016
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