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Rosacea Treatments in Seattle
Rosacea is a common skin malady usually afflicting the skin on the face. Rosacea causes redness on the nose, chin, forehead, and cheeks. Over time, rosacea’s redness becomes more intense, taking on an appearance of red wine, with the blood vessels becoming visible. Likewise, rosacea can appear on the chest, back, or neck. Rosacea may even afflict the eyes, causing them to appear bloodshot and watery. Rosacea can also develop into solid red bumps and pus-filled pimples. In advanced cases, rosacea can cause the nose to appear bulbous, swollen appearance.
Unfortunately, the cause of rosacea is not known. Rosacea may be a subset of generalized disorders effecting blood vessels. Also, rosacea might be caused by microscopic skin mites, fungus, psychological factors, or a malfunction of the connective tissue under the skin. No matter the cause of rosacea, some circumstances and conditions can trigger it.
Rosacea’s appearance varies greatly between individuals. Most of the time, not all of the potential signs and symptoms appear together. Primary signs of rosacea include:
- Flushing. Many people who have rosacea have a history of frequent blushing or flushing. The facial redness, which may come and go, often is the earliest sign of the disorder.
- Persistent redness. Persistent facial redness may resemble a blush or persistent sunburn.
- Bumps and pimples. Small red solid bumps or pus-filled pimples often develop in rosacea. Sometimes the bumps resemble acne, but blackheads are absent. There may also be burning or stinging.
- Visible blood vessels. Small blood vessels become visible on the skin of many people who have rosacea.
- Eye irritation. The eyes are irritated and appear watery or bloodshot. This condition, called ocular rosacea, can also cause styes as well as redness and swelling of the eyelids.
- Burning or stinging. Burning or stinging sensations may occur on the face, and itchiness or a feeling of tightness may also develop.
- Dry appearance. The central facial skin is rough and dry.
- Plaques. Raised red patches may develop without changes in the surrounding skin.
- Skin thickening. In some cases of rosacea, the skin thickens and enlarges from excess tissue, resulting in a condition called rhinophyma.
- Swelling. Facial swelling can occur independently or can accompany other signs of rosacea.
While there is no cure for rosacea, treatment can control or reverse the signs and symptoms. An effective treatment strategy depends upon a person’s signs and symptoms, falling into two categories:
- Medications. Topical and oral medications can be prescribed to treat the disorder’s associated bumps, pimples, and redness. Medications can bring the condition under control and keep it in remission.
- Surgical. Doctors can remove visible blood vessels, limit the amount of extensive redness on the face, or correct disfigurements.
While there is no way to prevent rosacea, sufferers can improve their chances of maintaining remission by identifying and avoiding lifestyle and environmental factors triggering rosacea flare-ups. Common rosacea triggers:
- Sun/wind exposure
- Emotional stress
- Hot/cold weather
- Heavy exercise
- Alcohol consumption
- Hot beverages
Radiant Medspa has rosacea treatment options. To discover what can be done about your rosacea, call Radiant Medspa at 206-402-3063 in Seattle or 425-640-5900 in Lynnwood for a complimentary consultation.
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