How to Prevent Rosacea Symptoms
If you have a bright red rash covering your face, it may be more than just a rash. You could have rosacea, a common skin condition which your dermatologist can treat. The dermatologists at The Dermatology Center at Ladera in Ladera Ranch, CA, offer a wide range of dermatology services, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of rosacea.
What You Need To Know About Rosacea
Rosacea may be caused by blood vessel abnormalities. The rash can form on your forehead, cheeks, and nose, and can look like acne. Other signs and symptoms of rosacea include:
- A hot, painful feeling in your skin
- Chronic redness in the center of your face
- Enlarged and thickened skin on your nose
- Swollen, pus-filled bumps
- Dry, irritated eyes
There are several factors which can make rosacea worse. To help prevent rosacea symptoms, you should avoid:
- Eating hot, spicy foods
- Drinking hot beverages
- Drinking alcohol
- Excessive exposure to sunlight
- Excessive exposure to wind
Rosacea can also develop from increased activity and exercise, and you are at greater risk of developing rosacea if you:
- Are a woman
- Are a smoker
- Are over 30 years old
- Have fair skin
- Have a family history of rosacea.
Your dermatologist is an expert at diagnosis and treatment of rosacea. You should seek out rosacea treatment from your dermatologist if you notice:
- More frequent rosacea breakouts
- Your breakouts are getting more severe
- Your breakouts are making you self-conscious about your appearance
There are several treatments your dermatologist may recommend to help you get relief from rosacea. Your dermatologist may recommend:
- A customized skincare routine to minimize redness and inflammation
- Medications to decrease redness and inflammation
- Laser therapy, including intense pulsed light therapy or IPL, to fade redness
- Topical medications to reduce redness, irritation, and inflammation
Want To Know More?
To find out more about the causes, signs, symptoms, treatment, and management of rosacea, call the dermatologists at The Dermatology Center at Ladera in Ladera Ranch, CA. You can reach them in the office by calling (949) 364-8411, so call today.
