Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in your face, particular the cheeks and nose. It may also cause small, red, pus-filled bumps, similar to acne. Rosacea can affect anyone, but it is most commonly seen in middle-aged women who have light skin. There's no cure for rosacea and it will usually flare due to certain triggers. some of the common triggers are

• Eating hot or spicy foods, or drinking hot drinks

• Drinking alcohol

• Being too hot or cold

• Sunlight

• Stress and other strong emotions

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Treatments do not cure rosacea, but help to control symptoms and prevent flares.

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Lifestyle changes: To help control your symptoms and prevent flare-ups, you should:

• Avoid the common triggers listed above and any other triggers that you know worsen your symptoms

• Use mild, unscented face cleansers to wash your face

• Wear sunscreen every day

• Avoid using products on your face with alcohol, acid, or other ingredients that could bother your skin

 

Medications:

• Topical Medications that Reduce Redness: There are some medications that can help to reduce redness of the facial redness. These medication include Rhofade and Mirvaso

• Topical Antibotics and Anti-inflammatories: These medication helps with the pimples of rosacea and include: azelaic acid (Azelex, Finacea), metronidazole (Metrogel, Noritate) and ivermectin (Soolantra)

• Oral Antibotics and Anti-inflammatories: These medications are used for moderate to severe rosacea and include minocycline (Solodyn) and doxycycline (Oracea).

 

Laser Treatment: Depending on the type of rosacea, lasers may be beneficial. Specifically, The Excel V Laser and Laser Genesis are 2 different lasers which can be used to help to minimize facial redness and reduce flares.

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