Rosacea is a common
chronic skin condition that mainly affects the face. It is estimated
that approximately 1 in 10 people will suffer from it but many are
unaware that they have it. The first sign of Rosacea is often facial
flushing. It commonly affects people with fair skin and can affect
both men and women. It can occur at any age but typically is
noticeable at the age of 30.
People with Rosacea
may also experience spots, papules and pustules, persistent redness
of their skin. Small blood vessels in the skin can become visible. In
the most severe cases, the skin can thicken and enlarge, usually on
and around the nose and some people can ecperience eye irritation.
The exact cause of
Rosacea is unknown but several triggers have been identified that may
make the symptoms worse in some people. These can vary from person to
person. These include:
* exposure to
sunlight
* stress
* cold weather
* hot drinks
* alcohol
* eating certain
foods, such as spicy foods
* dermodex
folliculorum (microscopic mite)
There is no cure for
Rosacea, but treatments are available to control the symptoms.
Treatments for Rosacea include:
* Making lifestyle
changes, such as avoiding possible triggers
* Wearing sunscreen
can be a good way of controlling the symptoms of facial flushing
* Creams and gels
* Metronidazole
* Azelaic acid
* Antibiotics
* Visible blood
vessels associated with Rosacea are known as Telangiectasia.
Treatment for Telangiectasia will usually require a referral to a
skin specialist.
* IPL treatment
* It may be possible
to disguise patches of persistent red skin using specially designed
'camouflage' make-up
* Colonic
Hydrotherapy
* Platelet Rich
Plasma (PRP)
For more information
on Rosacea and treatments available, contact the Claudia McGloin
Clinic by calling 071 9140728 or send an email to Claudia@claudiamcgloinclinic.com
