Rosacea

Rosacea (or pink acne) is a skin disease, a type of acne, which manifests itself in the appearance of redness and pimples on the chin, cheeks, nose, forehead, and sometimes on the eyes and eyelids. They can appear and disappear, as well as change their location. Rosacea most often affects adults.

Nutrition is especially important in the presence of this health problem, as it is a consequence not only of the influence of external factors, but also of the influence of internal ones. The menu should be composed of products that ensure proper and balanced nutrition. Take small portions 4-5 times a day. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the individual tolerance of the body to the products, because each of them can worsen the condition of the skin in different people. Doctors believe that rosacea can be kept under control if the sufferer eats properly and follows a diet.

Useful foods for rosacea

• Apples (unsweetened varieties), beets, white cabbage, carrots, potatoes, cucumbers, pumpkin, melons - they contain soluble fiber, which removes toxins from the body, purifying it. They also have a beneficial effect on the skin.
• Sprouted wheat grains, brown rice, brewer's yeast, whole grains - they all contain vitamin B, the deficiency of which is a result of the disease.
• Fish (herring, salmon, tuna, flounder, mackerel) - it contains omega-3 fatty acids that fight inflammation.
• Chicken eggs, liver, goose meat, mackerel, spinach, mushrooms, crow's feet, mushrooms - their composition has vitamin B2 or riboflavin, which provides tissue renewal and improves skin condition.
• Chicken, sweet peppers, garlic, pomegranate, millet, hazelnuts and walnuts are useful because they contain vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), which is responsible for maintaining immunity and the normal functioning of organs and systems.
• Turkey, rabbit, goose meat, peas, wheat, beef, squid, salmon, tuna, sardines, pike, horse mackerel, cashews, pistachios - they are rich in vitamin PP, which is also necessary for skin health.
• Spinach, carrots, cauliflower broccoli, onions are useful to consume because they contain vitamin K, which normalizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract and thus helps to fight the disease from within.
• Liver, cream, seaweed, oysters, cottage cheese, butter, eel, sweet potatoes - all of them should be considered, as they give the body vitamin A (retinol). It is called an anti-infectious vitamin because it increases immunity, enhances tissue regeneration, and also improves the condition of the skin.
• It is useful to drink up to 2 liters of water a day - it maintains the body's defenses, participating in all biological processes in it.

Harmful products for rosacea

• Products high in caffeine (coffee, tea, cola) - caffeine contributes to the production of the hormone cortisol, which provokes stress. In turn, it is one of the causes of pimples on the skin. Caffeine is also harmful due to blood flow to the face and redness of the skin as a result of its use.
• The intake of sweets and pastries, as well as high-sugar juices, should be limited because they increase the appearance of inflammation. People who can't imagine life without sweets can eat honey and dried fruits.
• Dairy products in large quantities are harmful, but not all patients notice a deterioration in the condition of the skin when using them. However, ice cream and hard cheeses should be limited because they contain progesterone, which enhances the work of the sebaceous glands, causing the appearance of pimples and problem skin.
• The same goes for fatty foods.
• Alcoholic beverages should not be drunk. Alcohol alone has not been shown to cause rosacea, but its use can worsen the course of the disease, as blood vessels dilate and lead to further reddening of the face.
• It is important to limit the consumption of spicy, canned, marinated, smoked and salty foods, fried and hot dishes as well, because they help the appearance of pimples, dilate blood vessels, cause redness, weaken the immune system.
• Consumption of red meat is not recommended because it worsens the condition of the skin.
• Limit the intake of citrus and sweet fruits (unsweetened apples are allowed), grapes - lead to inflammation of the skin.