04/06/2022
Did you know that April is Rosacea Awareness Month?
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin exhibited by flushing or redness of the cheeks, forehead, and nose area. While there is no cure known for rosacea as of yet, there are many ways to manage your symptoms, including avoiding triggers!
Common triggers are:
🔹Hot baths
🔹Sun exposure
🔹Alcohol
🔹Wind (or extreme weather conditions)
🔹Spicy food
🔹Exercise
🔹Stress
🔹Certain medications
All these triggers are thought to increase blood flow to the skin, leading to symptoms of flushing and burning.
Treatment options include:
🔹Light chemical peels
🔹When appropriate, lasers or intense pulsed light (IPL) to treat facial redness and visible blood vessels
🔹Identifying and avoiding triggers
🔹A gentle, non-irritating skincare routine
If you think you might suffer from , schedule a consultation so that we can recommend the best treatment course and skin care products for you.