Skin Care addresses Acne Rosacea
Skin care doctors relate that for best outcomes, treatment of Acne Rosacea or rosacea, usually combines the expertise of dermatology with the latest in cosmetic and laser treatments. Rosacea is a skin condition that is characterized by flushing and redness on the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin. There can be mild to severe acne related to it. The face might be slightly swollen and sensitive to certain lotions and cosmetics.
For milder cases, rosacea can be controlled simply with medications,either topical or systemic, which contain low doses of antibiotics and are taken on an ongoing basis.
Rosacea, a chronic disorder, affects the skin on the face and neck most ususally. Many outside influences such as stress, heat, alcohol, smoking, and sun may trigger a flare of the condition, which makes it difficult to treat effectively.
Rosacea seems to be the most common among Caucasians with fair skin. It can disappear and reoccur, and even with successful treatment, there is no true cure. There are four types of rosacea: Vascular rosacea, inflammatory rosacea, rhinophyma (which most commonly affects men), and conjunctivitis (affecting the eyes.)
Available medical treatments depend on the type of Acne rosacea diagnosed and the severity of the symptoms. These include antibacterial washes, topical creams, antibiotic pills, lasers, and pulsed-light therapies.
While washes, creams and antibiotics may be useful for milder outbreaks, many patients are now turning to laser and intense light treatments to treat the persistent redness and obvious blood vessels on the face, neck, and chest. Laser and intense pulse-light therapy may help to visibly improve the skin and complexion.
Laser treatment may cause some discomfort but ice packs and topical anesthetic cream help alleviate any discomfort. Multiple treatments are usually necessary, and are recommended in three- to six-week intervals. The sun should be avoided during treatment. Your physician should discuss risks, benefits, and alternatives to treatments before deciding a course of action.
