Rosacea / Redness
What Is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a common chronic skin disease which leads to redness, flushing and pimple-like spots. It most often affects the face of fair-skinned adults over the age of 30. Although it can look similar to acne, Rosacea is a different condition.
Some patients with mild Rosacea may only experience a few symptoms, but many patients with moderate to severe cases of rosacea will report a variety of overlapping symptoms.
What Causes Rosacea?
Whilst there are no official causes of Rosacea, a combination of hereditary and environmental factors can trigger and aggravate its symptoms. Also, there are three possibilities that contribute to the formation of Rosacea.
They include:
- Cathelicidin - increased peptide and enzyme activity on the skin’s surface layer
- Intestinal Bacteria - elevated hydrogen and methane
- Demodex Mites on the skin
Some common triggers of Rosacea include spicy foods, hot beverages, sun exposure, extreme temperatures, alcohol, allergies, anger, stress, anxiety, inflammatory conditions such as hormone imbalances and some medications including corticosteroids and blood pressure.
Types of Rosacea
- Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea - this condition causes flushing, redness and sensitivity. It produces a permanently red face that can become increasingly red quickly. The blood vessels below the surface of the skin can become dilated, causing broken capillaries otherwise known as spider veins. The skin often becomes very sensitive and sufferers may experience an itching or burning sensation.
- Papulopustular (Acne) Rosacea – permanent redness, red papules and pustules. The appearance of papulopustular is often mistaken for acne as it possesses characteristic similarities.
- Phymatous Rosacea – Rhinophyma (most common in men), skin thickening of chin / cheeks / forehead / nose. This subtype is not as common, however when it does occur, the person will most likely show symptoms of another subtype of Rosacea first. The symptoms include bumpy skin texture, enlarged pores, oily skin and visibly broken blood vessels.
- Ocular Rosacea – This causes an inflammation of the eyes and is commonly accompanied with the skin symptoms of Rosacea. It produces a watery or bloodshot appearance and can feel gritty, as though there is sand in the eyes. Furthermore the eyes may feel dry, itchy, and sensitive to light. It can also sting/burn. Some people experience blurry vision or a cyst on the eyelid.
Treatment Options
We offer treatments to address Rosacea. If you’re unsure which treatment is best suited to you, book a skin consultation with us.
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Sylfirm X
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MORECombines microneedling and radiofrequency technology to reduce redness/rosacea and promote even skin tone
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BioRePeel
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MOREKnown as a medical facial, this chemical peel improves skin quality, pigmentation, enlarged pores, congestion and texture
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Vascular Treatment
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MOREVascular lasers use light to target and reduce redness associated with rosacea and create a more balanced even complexion
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Rejuran Healer
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MOREUses polynucleotides from salmon DNA to stimulate collagen and repair skin cells leading to a more even tone
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HydraFacial
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MOREMedical-grade Hydra Dermabrasion to cleanse, exfoliate and infuse the skin with peptides to reduce redness/rosacea
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LED Light Therapy
BOOK CONSULTATION LEARN MORENon-invasive and pain free treatment that works at a cellular level to heal and rejuvenate the skin
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