What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that principally affects the face. Rosacea has a variety of triggers. However, it is not known what causes the condition to start in the first place.
Rosacea appears as superficial dilated capillaries causing redness and swelling mostly found on fair skin. Applying laser or IPL energy on Rosacea skin to cauterize broken capillaries, cuts off the blood supply without damaging the epidermis or surrounding tissue. Once blood is no longer supplied to the broken capillaries, it is naturally absorbed and expelled by the body.
WHAT CAUSES ROSACEA?
Rosacea causes skin redness, and its symptoms often begin with episodes of flushing. But other symptom such as burning and stinging sensations, pustules, visible thin blood veins can develop when the conditions getting worse. Symptoms can come and go.
Rosacea can’t always be prevented, however, triggers can be avoided where possible. It is best to speak to a highly trained Premier Laser & Skin consultant who can advise on the best course of action for you.
Symptoms include facial flushing when exposed to changes in the environment which can range from slight to intense redness. Rosacea sometimes shows as raised red bumps on the face.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of rosacea include:
Facial blushing or flushing. Rosacea can cause a persistent blushing or flushing in the central part of your face. This sign of the condition may be difficult to see on brown and Black skin.
Visible veins. Small blood vessels of your nose and cheeks break and become visible (spider veins).
Swollen bumps. Many people with rosacea also develop pimples on their face that resemble acne. These bumps sometimes contain pus.
Burning sensation. The skin of the affected area may feel hot and tender.
Eye problems. Many people with rosacea also experience dry, irritated, swollen eyes and eyelids. This is known as ocular rosacea. In some people, the eye symptoms precede the skin symptoms.
Enlarged nose. Over time, rosacea can thicken the skin on the nose, causing the nose to appear bulbous (rhinophyma). This occurs more often in men than in women.
Treatment
Treatment for rosacea focuses on controlling signs and symptoms. Most often this requires a combination of good skin care and prescription drugs.
The duration of your treatment depends on the type and severity of your signs and symptoms. Recurrence is common.
Medications
New rosacea medications have been developed in recent years. The type of medication your doctor prescribes depends on which signs and symptoms you're experiencing. You may need to try different options or a combination of drugs to find a treatment that works for you.
Laser therapy
Laser therapy can make enlarged blood vessels less visible. Because the laser targets visible veining, it's most effective on skin that isn't tanned, brown or black.
Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of laser therapy. Side effects of laser therapy for rosacea include swelling and bruising that might last for several days. Icing and gentle skin care will be needed during the recovery period. On brown or black skin, laser treatment might cause long-term or permanent discoloration of the treated skin.
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