Rosacea is a common skin condition that affects many adults between the ages of thirty and fifty. While the causes of rosacea are still unclear, many factors are suspected, including vitamin deficiencies and digestive disorders. As we get older, our body has to endure a lot. The result can be poor absorption of vitamins and minerals and decreased stomach acid. This could explain why rosacea is common in mature adults. Here I will take a closer look at the possible causes and provide solutions to improve and possibly cure your rosacea.
Are Vitamin Supplements the Answer to Rosacea?
In 1947, Louis Tulipan, MD, believed that most cases of rosacea were due to a vitamin B complex deficiency. This fact has been largely ignored by the medical community, but it seems that more and more doctors and dermatologists are recommending topical vitamins to treat rosacea.
Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, has both anti-inflammatory and oil-reducing properties, making it great for treating skin conditions like rosacea and acne. A recent study found that using a face cream containing niacinamide, applied twice daily, reduced inflammation and improved skin moisture.
Vitamin B complex is important for the skin as it is an essential component for cell reproduction. Our skin cells are constantly renewing and vitamin B is necessary to keep the skin healthy. A deficiency of vitamin B can lead to dry, wrinkled and inflamed skin.
Other vitamins that have been found to be helpful for rosacea include vitamins A, C, and E. All of these vitamins can be applied topically and are found in many pharmaceutical preparations. There is even substantial data suggesting that topical vitamins have beneficial effects on the skin. They have anti-aging, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and protect against UV light.
Topical vitamins have been shown to be beneficial for treating rosacea, but what about oral intake? There are mixed reports about taking oral supplements. One study found that taking zinc supplements (23 mg three times a day for three months) significantly reduced symptoms of rosacea, while there was very little improvement in the control group taking placebo.
If you are interested in taking oral supplements, it may be helpful to take a good multivitamin tablet containing vitamins B complex, A, C, and E.
Is low stomach acid the culprit?
It has been found that 90% of rosacea patients have decreased stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) and a decreased level of pancreatic lipase. A preliminary trial supplemented hydrochloric acid, along with B-complex vitamins, found that rosacea symptoms improved in some people. Likewise, supplementing digestive enzymes has been found to improve digestive problems and rosacea. If you have digestive problems along with your rosacea, it may be worth seeing your doctor to find out if you have a deficiency in stomach acid and digestive enzymes.
Using topical vitamins to treat your rosacea has been proven to be helpful, but the jury is still out on whether to take them orally. Many people have benefited from taking supplements, but it may be advisable to consult your doctor, dermatologist or nutritionist first.
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