What is rosacea?

Monday, December 6, 2021

Rosacea is a skin disorder affecting the central part of the face and whose symptoms include redness, dryness, pimples and sometimes even pain.

What are the usual treatments?

Dermatologists normally prescribe:

Oral antibiotics, mainly for anti-inflammatory action against pimples;
Creams (antibiotic- or Ivermectin-based) to treat pimples;
Vasoconstrictor cream to reduce redness.

For dilated blood vessels, the dermatologist can suggest a laser treatment.

Can I do something on a day-to-day basis to alleviate my symptoms?

You can control some of these factors, which are known to worsen rosacea symptoms:

Temperature changes
Sun exposure
Hot beverages
Spicy food
Exercise
Irritating skin products

It is therefore important to use sensitive-skin care products, be gentle with the skin (be extra careful with microdermabrasion and exfoliation) and apply a sun protection with minimum SPF 30 every morning.

For any questions related to your personal situation, you can ask advice from our certified dermatologists at dermago.ca.

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