Rosacea Southern California

Rosacea

What is it?
Rosacea, often referred to as "adult acne," is a condition that involves redness or rashiness of the face, broken capillaries, swelling of the pores, and acne-like skin imperfections. The exact cause of Rosacea is not known, so there isn't any one cure, but there are treatments and methods of prevention.

People who have Rosacea usually begin to notice symptoms between the ages of 30-50, and generally mostly toward the later part of that range. Time has shown that this condition is prominent among fair-skinned people, especially those who have a tendency to blush easily. While women are more often affected, men who have Rosacea tend to have more severe symptoms.

How can Rosacea be treated?
Again, Rosacea unfortunately can not be cured, but there are ways to treat and control the symptoms. It is recommended that sufferers of Rosacea avoid things that seem to trigger a reaction. These may include alcohol, spicy or rich foods, nicotine, caffeine, heat, and sun exposure.

There are some topical creams that can be applied at home for temporary relief of Rosacea symptoms, but the best treatment proves to be intense light treatment performed in office. This is referred to as photofacial, and invovles a series of treatments with minimal discomfort and no downtime. Light and laser treatments can vary, though, and should be customized to each patient's situation. We work with patients to build the best, most effective package of skin care treatments, and also offer great treatment package prices!

Embarrassing skin imperfections and eruptions are not what anyone wants to be dealing with in adulthood. We have great options for treating the unfortunate effects of Rosacea, and look forward to helping you. We know you have plenty of other things to worry about, let's at least get this off your mind!