Rosacea is a common, yet sometimes undiagnosed, condition that affects many people. It can affect anyone, but it is more common in middle-aged, fair-skinned females. Despite being undiagnosed, some people are still bothered by just the redness and acne-like condition of their skin. The most common area affected is the face. This may cause embarrassment for the sufferer regarding their personal appearance before they even understand why. While there is no cure, drs skin care associates can help patients dealing with rosacea to reduce the effects and the impact on their appearance. Symptoms may come and go initially, and progress to become persistent and visible with time. A person with any of the following troublesome symptoms should seek evaluation by their doctor, so that proper treatment can be prescribed:
- Redness to the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead
- Tiny, visible blood vessels on the face
- Widespread small bumps or pimples on the face that give a rough texture
- Scratchy and irritated eyes
Rosacea is literally something that our doctors treat every day. In order to help patients with their appearance and confidence, we stay up-to-date on the newest and most effective treatments, and offer a variety of options to achieve positive results. In addition, rosacea is another condition for which we participate in clinical trials. This allows us to evaluate the newest up and coming treatment options, as well as provide selected patients with opportunities not yet widely available. This is offered at no expense to participating patients.
Avoidance of certain triggers may help reduce the effects of this condition. Some things aggravate the condition, because they increase blood flow to the skin’s surface. These include such things as hot foods and drinks, spicy foods, sun exposure, heated baths and saunas, stressful situations, alcohol, and some medications. Current treatment options we offer include IPL or intense pulsed light, which is particularly effective for reduction of redness and the appearance of small blood vessels. Other commonly-used therapies are creams, pills, and light therapy. Securing effective care for rosacea can be quite a boost to one’s self-esteem and confidence. Trust drs skin care for effective evaluation and treatment of a wide variety of skin conditions, including rosacea.