How to Use Alternative Medicine to Control Rosacea
Rosacea is easier to manage and more affordable to maintain by using alternative medicine methods. Symptoms of rosacea may include small red visible veins on your face, developed acne in your 40's and 50's or a very red face especially in the middle. But, don't fret there are a few alternative ways of controlling rosacea.
1. Consult with your physician - Before trying any new alternate method of controlling rosacea be sure to consult with your physician. When dealing with any alternative medicine the goal of dealing with rosacea is to keep down inflammation. Oracea (an oral medicine), Finacea (a topical ointment), Metrogel (metrogel) and Sulfer (a facewash) are typical remedies usually prescribed by your physician and can be incorporated to compliment your daily routine when using alternative medicines to rid rosacea.
2. Use over the counter supplements - Doses and frequency of taking over the counter prescriptions dealing with rosacea will vary depending on the degree of rosacea you have. When dealing with any over the counter prescriptions exercise common sense. If your remedy seems not to be helping or is giving off extreme side effects immediately discontinue usage of the prescription. If it is working update your physician on your new regiment and continue to incorporate it in your portfolio of interventions to manage your rosacea. Below is a list of oral supplements documented to help with rosacea.
- Zinc - Used in other countries for the control of acne.
- Ginger - Recommended as part of a low inflammation diet.
- B Vitamins
- Green Tea
- Green Tea Extract
- Omega-3 (Flax seed)
- Omega - 6 (Evening Primrose Oil)
- Turmeric
- Niacinamide (not Niacin)
3. Use only one supplement at a time - In intervals of 1-2 week spans use only one supplement. This process will allow you to pinpoint which supplements work best for you and will allow you to incorporate alternative medicine methods for controlling your rosacea.