A constantly red nose may be the result of frostbite or a symptom of rosacea - a disease that, if left untreated, can even lead to nose deformation. Other causes of red nose syndrome include digestive disorders and hyperactivity.
"In my childhood I had a frostbite on my nose. Now I'm an old lady and my nose is not only big, but also constantly red. It changes depending on the temperature - the colder it becomes redder. My allergy to chemicals and pollen intensifies redness I dream about the nose not being so red, but I do not want to treat the causes, only the effect "- writes a reader of the monthly" Zdrowie ".
Prof. Magdalena Ciupińska, dermatologist, University of Cosmetics and He alth Care:
You probably suffer fromred nose syndrome . It is not a disease, but an ailment that in many situations can - especially a woman - embarrassed. Sometimes, however, it leads to more serious complications.
Strongreddening of the nose(erythema) may be a permanent result of frostbite or a symptom of rosacea. Both causes a significant dilation of blood vessels, which results in a bluish-red discoloration of the skin.
You write that you do not want to treat the cause of your ailment, but its consequences. In my opinion, this is not the correct approach to the problem. Although neither rosacea nor frostbite can be fully cured, proper management and the use of medications recommended by a dermatologist helps to control unpleasant symptoms.
Ifthe cause of the red noseis acne, treatment is necessary. Failure to do so will lead to the further development of the disease, i.e. the appearance of papules, pustules and the deformation of the shape of the nose with connective tissue hypertrophy. Similarly with frostbite - each reduction in the ambient temperature will cause a stronger reddening of the nose, which will accompany you for the rest of your life. In both cases, the skin of the nose is poorly supplied with blood, so you should protect your face from the cold so as not to provoke additional vascular contractions, i.e. another ischemia.
What to do to reduce reddening of the nose?
On cold, windy and frosty days you need to cover your face with a scarf. Before leaving the house, apply a greasy cream that will minimize the effects of lowtemperature on the skin. You can cover your nose and cheeks with loose powder, which will create an additional protective layer and hide embarrassing erythema. You can do yourself by doingnasal massageby lightly pinching the skin, which will improve blood circulation. On a cold day, leave the building slowly so that your blood vessels don't get shocked and get used to the low temperature.
Other causes of red nose
Red nose syndromealso occurs in people with cardiological and gastric problems, especially digestive disorders. Sometimes the ailment is aggravated by spicy spices and alcohol. The cause of a red nose can also be excessive excitability, then herbal sedatives will help.
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