Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness of the face and can produce small, red bumps. It may be mistaken for rosy cheeks, a sunburn, an allergic reaction or other skin problems, such as acne.
The main symptoms of rosacea include a flushed face, red or pink patches, visible tiny broken blood vessels, small red bumps (sometimes containing pus) and pink or irritated eyes.
Most people with this condition may not even know they have rosacea or that it is a diagnosable and treatable condition, and just assume they blush or flush easily or are just very sun sensitive.
by Martin Kassir, M.D., F.A.A.D.
Left untreated, rosacea tends to worsen over time. While there's no cure for rosacea, treatments can control and reduce the signs and symptoms. The condition appears to be related to an inflammatory process, as well as vascular hyperactivity. It is thought that there is a breakdown in the skin-barrier function in which irritants invade the epidermis, causing vasodilatation, flushing and inflammation.
There are triggers that can cause flare ups or can worsen the condition which include but are not limited to alcohol, hot or spicy foods, emotional stress, heat, and exposure to sun. Avoiding or decreasing these triggers can help lessen symptoms.
IPL (Intense Pulse Light) treatments can effectively treat Rosacea. This pulsed light technology improves age spots, freckles, broken capillaries, blushing, flushing, and signs of rosacea. A series of treatments are initially necessary followed by maintenance treatments.
by Martin Kassir, M.D., F.A.A.D.
by Martin Kassir, M.D., F.A.A.D.
by Martin Kassir, M.D., F.A.A.D.
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