Rosacea: Symptoms and Causes, Treatment, Home Remedies For Rosacea

Rosacea: Symptoms and Causes, Treatment, Home Remedies For Rosacea

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Home Remedies>> Rosacea



Written and Reviewed By :
Dr. Riddhi P. Sardhara.



What is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a skin condition, that causes red discoloration and superficial blood vessels are visible on the face.

Causes of Rosacea

  • Spicy food consumption.

  • Alcohol overconsumption.

  • Extreme hot beverages.

  • Over exercise.

  • Extreme sunlight or wind exposure.

  • Emotional disturbance.

  • Overuse of cosmetics.

  • Such medication like anti-hypertension.


  • Who is more prone?

  • Fair skin.

  • Age above 30.

  • Women are more prone than men.

  • Family history.


  • Symptoms of Rosacea

  • Red discoloration of face especially nose.

  • Red patches especially the middle part of the face.

  • Inflated nose.

  • Inflamed eyelids, sometimes red eye.

  • Increased temperature of the face.

  • Enlarged blood vessel on the face.


  • Preventive measures for Rosacea

  • Avoid taking alcohol.

  • Take a less spicy and wholesome diet.

  • Avoid extreme heat or wind exposure.

  • Avoid stress.

  • Don't use cosmetics without prior testing.

  • Home Remedies For Rosacea

  • The application of aloe vera pulp or aloe vera gel is beneficial in soothing and redness.

  • Take rose water with sandalwood powder is also beneficial for rosacea.

  • Taking an ice cube massage once or twice a week for better circulation of the face. (ice cubes are must be packed in a polythene bag)

  • Take chia seeds to soak in the water overnight, take it in the morning with raw sugar, it helps.

  • Include cashew, walnut, almond, flax seeds in the diet, they decrease inflammations.

  • Application of sandalwood essential oil with a carrier oil is also beneficial in the redness, don’t apply to the pus-forming pustules or pores.

  • Take the bottle gourd, grate it properly, apply to the face for 15 minutes, it will help.

  • Wash the face with neem / green tea decoction once a day.

  • Take vitamin B3-rich foods like avocado, oatmeal, brown rice, unprocessed cheese, peanut, bell peppers, asparagus, peas, kidney beans, etc.

  • Soak chickpea lentils and raisins in water overnight, take it in the morning empty stomach, it helps to reduce inflammation and redness.

  • In Ayurveda, leech application is also an effective therapy for the rosacea. (according to the body type and disease severity)


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