Rosacea…also
Known as “Middle-Aged Acne” Causes Redness and Swelling.
Rosacea
or "middle-age acne" is very common and causes redness
and swelling on the face. Rosacea may begin as a tendency to blush
easily and gradually progress to persistent redness and acne-like
bumps involving
- The cheeks
- The forehead,
- The chin, and nose.
In more severe cases other symptoms include broken
capillaries on the surface of the skin, enlarged red nose and puffy
cheeks.
What
Causes It?
Although no one really knows what causes rosacea, We do know that
there are aggravating circumstances that can worsen the condition.
These include…
- Psychological stress
- Sunlight exposure
- Consumption of certain foods… for example…
1. Spicy foods
2. Alcohol
3. Coffee and caffeinated beverages
Rosacea is associated with menopause; it is more common among
women.
What
Can Be Done?
We recommend a variety of treatments depending on the severity
of the skin condition.
The most common are…
- Treatment with antibiotic creams such as metronidazole
- Oral Antibiotics (they tend to work faster)
- Limit exposure to sunlight and always use sunscreen
Newer therapies include the use of lasers and intense pulse light
sources to treat the blood vessels. These latest treatments are
available at Miramar Dermatology.
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