Rosacea is a chronic, irritating skin condition in which you have a persistent ruddiness, sometimes accompanied by bumps and thickening. It usually begins sometime after age 30 and progressively worsens as time goes by, especially if it goes untreated. In severe cases, your nose can accumulate excess tissue, swell, and acquire bumps. About 50% of rosacea cases also involve the eyes.
Reddened skin and bloodshot eyes are common symptoms. You might also experience:
Rosacea symptoms aren’t always present but often occur in response to triggers. You may have a flare-up that lasts for a few days or weeks and then fades, only to return.
Rosacea often has a hereditary component, so if someone in your family has it, you’re more likely to develop it, too. You may be more likely to develop rosacea if you are:
Blood vessel issues, an abundance of a particular type of skin mites, or presence of H. pylori in your gut are possible reasons why you have rosacea.
Seek treatment for rosacea because, without it, you’re more likely to experience more severe and frequent symptoms that can become permanent.
No cure for the condition exists, but your Atlantic Dermatology provider may prescribe medications that help tighten blood vessels, clear up bumps and redness, and kill bacteria on your skin. Other treatments include lasers to shrink enlarged blood vessels and dermabrasion to exfoliate the outer layer of your skin.
You can also reduce the occurrence of your rosacea symptoms by avoiding triggers, including:
If you have redness and mild pimples on your face, especially around your nose, call Atlantic Dermatology or book an appointment online to be screened for rosacea and receive treatment.
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