Rosacea is a skin disease that can appear at any age. As one of the most common skin problems that seniors face, it’s important for family caregivers to pay attention during the month of April for Rosacea Awareness Month. They can learn all about this chronic condition, including how to recognize symptoms and how to avoid triggering flair-ups.
Armed with information, family caregivers and home care aides can help elderly relatives find ways to manage their rosacea and stop it from interfering too much in their lives. Here are some frequently asked questions that may help family caregivers during Rosacea Awareness Month.
Q: What does rosacea look like?
A: This common skin disease appears as red bumps or pustules on the face, ears, neck and sometimes the chest. It makes the skin swell and blood vessels expand. In many cases, seniors feel stinging, burning or pain.
Q: What is the cause of rosacea?
A: Medical experts have yet to uncover the cause of rosacea, but they believe that it is related to the immune system. It also seems to have genetic ties as it frequently runs in families. Rosacea is not contagious, so family members and home care assistants cannot get it from helping elderly adults with grooming, bathing and hygiene.
Q: Who is most at risk for rosacea?
A: Rosacea can develop in both men and women of all races and ages. It appears most frequently in middle-aged or elderly adults. Older women with fair complexions may be the largest group affected with rosacea. There is no way for doctors to predict who might develop rosacea based on risk factors.
Q: Is rosacea the same for all ages?
A: Rosacea is more common in elderly adults and it becomes more severe as well. An elderly person’s skin is much thinner and more fragile than when they were younger, making it more susceptible to painful skin conditions. Many seniors find that rosacea is irritating or painful to them when others who are younger don’t have quite the same problems.
Q: How can family caregivers and home care aides assist seniors with rosacea?
A: Elderly adults can manage their rosacea with the help of family caregivers and home care aide to avoid triggers. This includes avoiding sun exposure, strong winds, spicy food, alcohol, and stress. Hot water, such as from a hot tub or bath, can also aggravate the rosacea. Some makeup and skin care products can also increase redness and swelling.
Q: Is there a cure for rosacea?
A: At this time, there is no cure for rosacea. An elderly person’s doctor can prescribe topical creams and ointments to help with the skin. Many people also have good luck with anti-inflammatory medicine as well as antibiotics. Seniors may need help from family caregivers and home care assistants in applying the creams to the affected areas.
For more information about hiring Elderly Care in Coronado, CA, call the friendly caregivers at La Jolla Nurses Homecare who can help your aging parents remain in their own homes, at 858-454-9339. We are a home care agency providing quality and affordable senior care in La Jolla, CA, and the surrounding communities.
Source:
Rosacea.org
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