Rosacea

Rosacea is a common chronic condition primarily of the facial skin. It is common in the third and fourth decade of life, peaking at the age of 40 and 50 years. The causes of rosacea are still not clear but it tends to run in families and be more apparent in those with fair skin and/or a history of sunbathing. Early stages of rosacea are characterized by persistent redness or ruddiness to the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. Rosacea can also affect the eyes leading to inflammation of the lids. Rosacea flares often occur following exposure to known rosacea triggers, such as sun exposure, stress, alcohol and menopause. Rosacea frequently leads to the development of facial spider veins, also called teleangiectasias, and acne-like bumps. Once facial spider veins occur, the only treatment for the visible vessels is laser therapy. In some extreme cases, diffuse overgrowth of connective tissue and sebaceous glands may occur which can lead to the enlargement of the nose, called rhinophyma.

Rosacea can be treated and controlled if medical advice is sought in the early stages. It may take several weeks or months of treatment before a person notices an improvement of the skin.

When left untreated, rosacea often gets worse and then becomes more difficult to treat. Although there is no cure for rosacea, it can be treated and controlled. The goals of treatment are to control the condition and improve the appearance of the patient’s skin.

At BEST IMPRESSION MEDICAL SPA, your skin will be evaluated by a dermatology nurse practitioner