Rosacea Treatment (45 mins)
Rosacea
is a frequently seen skin disorder which presents itself as diffuse redness,
flushing that comes and goes, telangiectasia (distended capillaries and
couperose), especially in the nose and upper cheeks, or may involve large,
isolated or widespread papules and pustules. The lesions and problems normally
affect the center panel of the face, mainly the nose and cheeks, but may
involve the forehead and chin as well. In advance stages, the nose can become
enlarged in a condition known as rhinophyma
Rosacea
is often diagnosed in the 30 or 40 something range, but may be seen as soon as
the early 20s, and as late as age 60. Rosacea is more prominent in women than
men, but rhinophyma (characterized by a bulbous, enlarged red nose) is more
common in men. Rosacea is most often seen in light-skinned persons of
western-European descent, and is most likely hereditary. The disease is usually
symmetrical, and distributed over the face. A form of rosacea may also affect the
eyes. Ocular rosacea can result in eye redness, scaling of the lids, and
conjunctivitis
Rosacea
may affect dry or oily skin types. In oily skin, pores often appear dilated;
nose pores enlarged and often impacted, and the nose may also have obvious telangiectasias,
especially in the nostril area. Dry skin may look red and flaky, very
dehydrated and sometimes peeling. Dry skin with rosacea is less likely to get
papules or pustules, but it can happen
