Rosacea Pathogenesis, Common Triggers and Dietary Role: The Cause, the Trigger and the Positive Effects of Different Foods

Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory cutaneous disorder, primarily manifesting on the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead with a classic relapsing-remitting course that affects mostly fair skin types (Fitzpatrick I and II). The pathogenesis remains unclear, but the complex interplay between environmental and genetic factors may augment the innate immune response and neurovascular dysregulation. Potentially, different nutrients may play a role in the pathogenesis of rosacea. Many dietary triggers for this disease have been postulated, ranging from hot beverages, alcohol, spicy foods, caffeine, vanilla, cinnamon, niacin, and marinated meats to dairy products; however, there is a lack of well-designed and controlled studies evaluating the causal relationship between rosacea and dietary factors.
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research