The symptoms of rosacea include:

›  enlarged capillaries (telangiectasis)
›  a permanent flush across the nose and cheeks
›  yellow-headed pimples on the forehead, cheeks and chin
›  non-tender lumps under the skin
›  mildly swollen cheeks and nose (hyperplasia)
›  frequent blushing
›  a sensation of burning or stinging
›  a rash that is confined to the face

The cause of rosacea is unknown. Some researchers believe that people with rosacea are sensitive to the Demodex folliculorum mite, a microscopic creature that can inhabit the pores of the skin.

Some of the factors that can trigger the rosacea blush or worsen symptoms include:

›  alcohol
›  hot drinks
›  coffee and team
›  spicy foods
›  overexposure to sunlight
›  anxiety or emotional stress
›  food sensitivity
›  overheating, especially in bed at night

Some of the complications of rosacea include:

›  Rhinophyma – the skin of the nose becomes severely reddened, swollen and pulpy. This is caused by the enlargement of the sebaceous glands. Some men are prone to this complication.
›  Conjunctivitis – is inflammation of the conjunctiva (membrane of the eye).

Treatment options for rosacea depending on the severity, but may include:

›  avoidance of known triggers – such as sunlight, alcohol and spicy foods
›  antibiotics – such as doxycycline or minocycline. It is not clear how antibiotics reduce the severity of the rash. Generally, antibiotics only start to work after three to four weeks and take six weeks to completely clear rosacea. Two-thirds of people have a prolonged remission after a single course of antibiotics. One-third relapse within a few months and may require maintenance therapy
›  professional skincare program or Antibiotics that could be given by our cosmetic physician after a complete skin assessment.
›  diathermy – a small device that generates heat is applied to the damaged blood vessels
›  IPL or Nd Yag Laser treatment by Fotona Dynamis