Rosacea is a skin condition is a chronic skin condition characterized by varying degrees of redness, flushing, irritation and irregular skin texture. Rosacea occurs in both men and women and is most commonly found in people with fair skin. It is typical for rosacea to develop later in life, between the ages of 30 and 60, but may occur in the late teens and twenties.
Symptoms may include the following:
Frequent redness (flushing) of the face, usually occurring at the center of the face
Burning sensations and slight swelling of the facial skin
Small red lines under the skin showing more when blood vessels get larger
Persistent redness along with bumps on the skin, sometimes pimples, but not always
Swelling or textural irregularities of the nose
Rosacea is a chronic condition, meaning that it cannot be cured, but it can be managed through lifestyle changes, medications, medical grade skincare and/or medical esthetics treatments, One treatment that is typically very effective for management of rosacea symptoms is IPL (Intense Pulsed Light Therapy) which uses light energy to treat the symptoms.
Rosacea typically has periods in which is “flares” or worsens due to triggers. Triggers can be both internal and external, many patients find that identifying and avoiding their triggers helps them to manage their symptoms more effectively,
Some potential triggers for rosacea flares are:
Heat (including hot baths and showers)
Sunlight
Winds
Exposure to cold temperatures
Hot or spicy foods and drinks
Alcohol
Hormonal changes
Stress
When to Consider Treatment
You believe you may have rosacea or you have been diagnosed with rosacea and would like to treat the condition.
Redness and/or flushing affects your self-esteem and your confidence.
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