Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disorder which is usually characterized by papules, erythema and pustules forming primarily on and around the nose but also on the cheeks and possibly the forehead. Most commonly found on middle aged women.

In Traditional  Chinese Medicine Rosacea is typically caused by hyperactive Yang Heat relating with stress, diet and local infections

3 stages of Rosacea:

1-red local area, slightly enlarged vessels upon close observation

2-red eruptions appear, possible pusy eruptions, itchy, hot, slightly purple, enlarged pores

3-thick red skin with bee hive like pores, purple skin

Chinese Medicine Differentiation and Treatment

INTERNAL Treatment:

 Damp Heat stagnation in Jing Luo

Herbal Formula: Huang Qin Qing Fei Ying With thick orange coating over nose

- (soften hardness) Mu Li, Kun Bu, Xia Ku Cao

With Constipation - Da Huang, Hou Ma Ren, Yu Li Ren

With Dry Internal Nose - Zhi Zi, Sang ye

Blood Heat In Lung And Stomach

- 1st stage Red face, greasy hot complexion, aggravated by hot foods and stimulants

Herbal Formula: Xie Bai San (irritability) + Ji Zi, Ju Ye(dry stool) + Da Huang, Zhi Shi

Toxic Heat -

2nd Stage Permanent red face with eruptions and pussy discharge, hot swollen areas with bitter taste and constipation

Herbal Formula: Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin or Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

Heat and Blood Stasis -

3rd Stage Late stage, big nodules formed, 'bee hive like' with burning hot painful effected area Herbal Formula: Liang Xue Si Xu Tang or Fu Feng Dan Shen Pian or Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan

EXTERNAL Treatment:  

Herbal Formula: Dian Dao San + Feng Mi (honey) and apply topically Keep regular bowel movements and avoid stimulants and fried food

External Application - add above herbs mixed with white vinegar and place on problem area.