Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 I have a question related to the derivation of rosacea. I have consistently heard that rosacea is often an inheritable trait and that it is a genetic disorder. Is this true? I mean, i know that no one in my immediate family or my extended family has rosacea and yet somehow my dermatologist told me that I have a very mild case of it. So, is it really an inherited thing or is there some other reason that people get rosacea? , the cause of cea isn't yet known. There are a bunch of theories about what may cause cea. (Lack of certain acids in your digestive system, sun damage, excess nitric oxide, demodex mites etc). The cause of cea is probably hereditary to some degree or another, but there can be other causes for rosacea too, such as steriods etc. I would make sure though that you do get the rosacea treated asap, because w/out treatment it will continue to get worse, and eventually become very difficult to get rid of. Hope this helps Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 I have a question related to the derivation of rosacea. I have consistently heard that rosacea is often an inheritable trait and that it is a genetic disorder. Is this true? I mean, i know that no one in my immediate family or my extended family has rosacea and yet somehow my dermatologist told me that I have a very mild case of it. So, is it really an inherited thing or is there some other reason that people get rosacea? , the cause of cea isn't yet known. There are a bunch of theories about what may cause cea. (Lack of certain acids in your digestive system, sun damage, excess nitric oxide, demodex mites etc). The cause of cea is probably hereditary to some degree or another, but there can be other causes for rosacea too, such as steriods etc. I would make sure though that you do get the rosacea treated asap, because w/out treatment it will continue to get worse, and eventually become very difficult to get rid of. Hope this helps Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2001 Report Share Posted October 25, 2001 For cause of rosacea check out this page: http://www.rosaceadiet.com/html/cause.html -- Brady Barrows - webmaster for http://www.rosacea-control.com http://www.rosaceadiet.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rosacea-diet-users-support-group > > Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 23:42:59 -0400 > To: rosacea-support > > Subject: Re: cause of rosacea > > I have a question related to the derivation of > rosacea. I have consistently heard that rosacea is > often an inheritable trait and that it is a genetic > disorder. Is this true? I mean, i know that no one in > my immediate family or my extended family has rosacea > and yet somehow my dermatologist told me that I have a > very mild case of it. So, is it really an inherited > thing or is there some other reason that people get > rosacea? > > , the cause of cea isn't yet known. There are a bunch of theories > about what may cause cea. (Lack of certain acids in your digestive > system, sun damage, excess nitric oxide, demodex mites etc). The cause of > cea is probably hereditary to some degree or another, but there can be > other causes for rosacea too, such as steriods etc. I would make sure > though that you do get the rosacea treated asap, because w/out treatment it > will continue to get worse, and eventually become very difficult to get rid > of. > Hope this helps > > Adam > > > > -- > Please read the list highlights before posting to the whole group > (http://rosacea.ii.net/toc.html) > > See http://www.drnase.com for info on his recently published book. > > To leave the list send an email to rosacea-support-unsubscribe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2001 Report Share Posted October 25, 2001 So, is it really an inherited thing or is there some other reason that people get rosacea? Jim, From what I've been able to gather " rosacea " is a medical term that is defined by symptoms -- red skin, with or without bumps, flushing, etc. I don't believe it is a " disease " by common definition, but rather a condition. What I've observed on this site is that people can get there many ways -- and there are lots of possibilities to explore in the archives. Some question digestive problems, others social anxiety, some point to a vascular disorder, thyroid, hormonal shifts, etc. My rosacea came about as a result of food allergies, and I suspect that is the case for many people on this site -- that they are reacting to food or allergens in their environment, such as latex pillows, pet dander, etc. (Or combinations of the above...) I suspect the number of " pure " vascular cases is relatively small compared to number of us who have been (mis)diagnosed and then dismissed to the standard treatment protocol simply because our symptoms fit the rosacea definition. Apparently lots of things look like rosacea -- internal and topical allergies, side effects from medication, stress reactions, etc. I've had good results with dietary controls and minimal medication. I like to suggest some self-exploration (a food diary, noting symptoms, etc.) before even considering submitting oneself to lasers or heavy medications. These are treatments that can mask some problems while creating others -- healing some, but hindering others. I know everyone is looking for the " silver bullet " that will put rosacea to rest with a pill, cream, or treatment, but it may exist for only a precious few. The rest of us will have to make lifestyle changes to keep it at bay. Suzi __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2001 Report Share Posted October 26, 2001 In a message dated 10/26/01 9:38:35 AM Mountain Daylight Time: > So, is it really an inherited thing or is there some > other reason that people get rosacea? > My father had rosacea. I am the only child to develop it, though. I think my rosacea and/or the tendency to develop it is definitely hereditary. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2001 Report Share Posted October 26, 2001 When I was diagnosed almost 20 years ago no one else in my family had it. My 70 year old mother was diagnosed with it last year. Go figure. Re: cause of rosacea > In a message dated 10/26/01 9:38:35 AM Mountain Daylight Time: > > > > So, is it really an inherited thing or is there some > > other reason that people get rosacea? > > > > My father had rosacea. I am the only child to develop it, though. I think > my rosacea and/or the tendency to develop it is definitely hereditary. > Jackie > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 26, 2001 Report Share Posted October 26, 2001 I know exactly what caused my rosacea (w/o acneform): excessive facial blushing and sun exposure. I went spring skiing 16 yrs ago w/o sunscreen and got badly sunburned. After peeling, my skin had a sun-burned appearance which remains unchanged to this day. I'm new to the group. v/r jdv Re: cause of rosacea > > > > In a message dated 10/26/01 9:38:35 AM Mountain Daylight Time: > > > > > > > So, is it really an inherited thing or is there some > > > other reason that people get rosacea? > > > > > > > My father had rosacea. I am the only child to develop it, though. I > think > > my rosacea and/or the tendency to develop it is definitely hereditary. > > Jackie > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2001 Report Share Posted October 28, 2001 - Same thing in my family. I was diagnosed about 10 years ago, and my 70-something mother was diagnosed a couple of years ago. Hers is quite mild compared to mine, which is really only moderate. I think it's possible that my uncle (my mother's brother) has it, too (his cheeks are often rather pink), and possibly one of my sisters. dayle ----------- > Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 14:36:57 -0500 Subject: Re: cause of rosacea When I was diagnosed almost 20 years ago no one else in my family had it. My 70 year old mother was diagnosed with it last year. Go figure. ----- Original Message ----- > In a message dated 10/26/01 9:38:35 AM Mountain Daylight Time: > > > > So, is it really an inherited thing or is there some > > other reason that people get rosacea? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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