ROSACEA
Overview

What causes rosacea?

The precise cause of rosacea is unknown, but the following factors can influence this condition:

• A bug that causes intestinal infections
• A mite
• Environmental factors
• Genetics
• Overactive immune system
• The protein that protects skin from infection
• Caffeine
• Stress
• Heat

Whilst the cause may be unknown, various triggers can cause a flare-up, and these include:

• Alcohol
• Anxiety
• Caffeine
• Drugs
• Emotions
• Extreme high and low temperatures
• Hair products
• Hot drinks
• Medications
• Skin products
• Spicy foods
• Stress
• Sun
• Wind

Our aesthetic doctors in Durbanville, Stellenbosch, Wellington and Paarl can help you identify your personal triggers and guide you on how to manage flare-ups effectively.

Types of Rosacea?

Rosacea has four different subgroups. There exists a unique set of symptoms for each subtype. It is possible to experience more than one rosacea subtype simultaneously. The types of rosacea include:

• Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea - The subtype of rosacea known as Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea is best known for its frequent episodes of nontransient, or prolonged, erythema on the face. Burning, stinging, or facial oedema may also be present.
• Ocular Rosacea - Ocular Rosacea is an inflammation that makes the eyes red and causes burning and itchiness.
• Papulopustular Rosacea - Whitehead pustules are lesions packed with pus, and red, swollen bumps are signs of papulopustular rosacea. These are frequently mistaken for acne since they typically develop on the cheeks, chin, and forehead.
• Phymatous Rosacea - Thickened skin, larger pores, and uneven surface nodules are hallmarks of Phymatous Rosacea. Although they can happen on the ears, chin, and forehead, these changes are most frequently seen on the nose.

Our aesthetic doctor in Durbanville, Stellenbosch, Wellington and Paarl can assess which rosacea subtype you have and design a treatment plan that best suits your skin type and severity.

What are the symptoms?

Small, red, pus-filled pimples on the skin that appear during flare-ups are rosacea's signature symptom. Only your nose, cheeks, and forehead skin are areas where rosacea occurs. Other signs and symptoms of rosacea include:

• Burning sensations
• Enlarged nose
• Eye problems
• Facial blushing
• Facial flushing
• Visible veins

If these symptoms persist, our aesthetic doctor in Durbanville, Stellenbosch, Wellington and Paarl can evaluate your condition and recommend appropriate treatment options.

How can rosacea be treated?

Make an appointment with our staff at Restore if you have chronic problems in your face or eyes, so we can diagnose the problem and provide the appropriate care. Unfortunately, rosacea cannot be cured, but it can be managed with medication. Understanding how to control your illness can take some time because rosacea affects each person differently. Working with our staff at Restore to create a treatment plan and avoid your triggers is the best approach to stop an outbreak. Treatment options for this illness include creams, gels, and other oral drugs. In some circumstances, treatments using laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy may be beneficial. This entails directing light beams onto the skin's visible blood vessels to get them to constrict and become less noticeable.

Our aesthetic doctors in Durbanville, Stellenbosch, Wellington or Paarl will work with you to find the right combination of treatments to reduce redness, calm flare-ups, and improve your overall skin health.

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