If you notice that you have an unattractive red flush on your face that is lumpy and sore, especially on the cheeks or nose, you may be suffering from rosacea in Ladera Ranch, CA. The team of dermatology specialists at The Dermatology Center at Ladera can help with treatments to manage the condition.
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition. If you have rosacea, you will notice that you will have flare-ups and remission. It is treatable but not curable. It most commonly begins with those between the ages of 30-60. If it is left untreated, bumps and pimples may develop. Men are particularly prone to developing lumps and bumps on their noses.
Symptoms
The most common symptom of rosacea in Ladera Ranch, CA, is persistent redness. It resembles sunburn or blushing, but it doesn't go away. The skin may thicken and cause disfigurement, especially on the nose.
Bumps and pimples that are pus-filled may develop. It looks like acne, but there may be burning and stinging.
Some people may have suffered from small broken blood vessels on the cheeks and nose.
Rosacea may also cause the eyes to be irritated, bloodshot, or watery. This is called ocular rosacea.
Raised patches known as plaques may rise on the skin without affecting the surrounding skin.
Causes
The actual cause of rosacea is not known. Studies are ongoing, and research has increased knowledge of the condition. This helps with treatment and managing the condition.
Heredity is a cause of rosacea, and it does tend to run in some families.
In some people, it is an overreaction of the immune system.
H pylori is an intestinal bug that many people with rosacea have, but not everyone, so the connection is not a proven cause.
Demodex is a mite that is present on the skin of most people but is present in higher numbers in the areas of skin with rosacea.
Cathelicidin is a protein that protects the skin from infection. How the body processes this protein can influence whether you get rosacea or not.
Triggers
Rosacea may come and go unexpectedly. It can also spread to other skin and in some people remain red permanently. This makes it even more important to figure out what is triggering it. Some of the most common triggers include:
- Sunlight
- Stress
- Heat
- Red wine and other types of alcohol
- Spicy foods
- Some hair and skin care products
- Some types of makeup
- Cold and wind
- Some medication
- Strenuous exercise
Contact the board-certified team of dermatologists at The Dermatology Center at Ladera if you need help with rosacea in Ladera Ranch, CA. Give our office a call at (949) 364-8411.
