Rosacea is a common skin disease and often begins with a tendency to blush or flush more easily than other people. The redness can slowly spread beyond the nose and cheeks to the forehead and chin. Even the ears, chest, and back can be red all the time. Rosacea can cause more than redness. With time, people who have rosacea often see permanent redness in the center of their face.
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes facial redness, acne-like pimples, visible small blood vessels on the face, swelling and/or watery, irritated eyes. This inflammation of the face can affect the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead or eyelids.
It is not contagious, but there is some evidence to suggest that it is inherited. There is no known cause or cure for rosacea.
Rosacea is common and generally begins after age 30 and goes through cycles of flare-ups and remissions. Redness occurs most often among people with fair skin who tend to blush or flush easily. Women are a bit more likely than men to get rosacea. Women, however, are not as likely as men to get severe redness. Some people are more likely to get redness, but anyone can get this skin disease. Children and people of all color get rosacea. Most people who get rosacea are:
These factors are not decisive, but they can increase the likelihood of developing the disease.
Taken together, these factors help provide a better understanding of rosacea, although its exact cause remains a subject of ongoing research.
Like psoriasis and eczema, there is no cure for this condition at this time. Nonetheless, Affiliated Dermatology can diagnose and provide effective skin disorder treatment for this complaint. Many people are particularly troubled by this ailment because it often appears on the face as redness and bumps filled with pus. Ignoring the symptoms only tends to make them worse, so it’s important to seek proper medical treatment. This skin condition is frequently treated with antibiotics or other oral medications.
While there is no cure for redness and each case is unique, your dermatologist may prescribe oral antibiotics and topical medications to reduce the severity of the symptoms.
When the condition goes into remission, only topical treatments may be needed. In more severe cases, a vascular laser, intense pulsed light source or other medical devices may be used to remove any visible blood vessels and reduce excess redness and bumpiness on the nose.
To help reduce the incidence of flare-ups, a gentle daily skincare routine is recommended that includes the use of mild, non-abrasive cleansers, soft cloths, rinsing in lukewarm water (not hot or cold), and blotting the face dry (not rubbing). Additionally, individuals with rosacea need to protect themselves from sun exposure by using sunscreens with SPF 15 or higher and sunblocks that eliminate UVA and UVB rays. Patients are also encouraged to keep a record of flare-ups to try and determine the lifestyle and environmental triggers that aggravate the condition.
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