If you’re experiencing severe and painful skin redness especially on your face, then you should read this article. You could be suffering from an incurable condition called Rosacea. It is a potentiallly serious skin disorder.
It should be noted that while Rosacea is more likely to reveal itself on your cheeks, nose, and other places on the face, it can also appear on the scalp, and other areas of the head. To a lesser extent, it can sometimes be found on the neck and chest.
While Rosacea may start as bold reddish coloring or patches, if it isn’t treated, you could begin to see small blood vessels appearing near the skin’s surface. This may eventually be accompanied by scaling, swelling, and pimples.
In fact, if you have it on your nose, you could see a thickening of the skin, along with bumps. And if you have it on your nose, you may begin to see it enlarge. It is widely believed that the famous 1930’s comedian, W.C. Fields, whose signature trademark was his large nose, was a Rosacea sufferer.
Believe it or not, more than 16 million people suffer from Rosacea. The statistics show that it occurs more often in women than men, but that may be due to the fact that women are more likely to seek treatment much earlier. Conversely, statistics show that men tend have more severe cases, perhaps because they don’t get diagnosed early.
People with fair skin are more susceptible to Rosacea, although there is no skin type that is completely immune.
Symptoms of Rosacea
As mentioned above, a reddening of skin that just doesn’t seem to go away may be the first sign of Rosacea. That may progress to other symptoms that could lead you to believe that you’re experiencing adult acne. Pimples, blackheads, etc., may appear.
But you can begin to suspect something beyond acne if you also experience irritated eyes, skin feeling like it’s burning, swelling, and rough skin patches.
Treating Rosacea
As mentioned earlier, Rosacea can’t be cured, but it can be tamed. This is where a dermatologist can help. And the reason that you need to seek out a skin care expert is because there is no one-solution-for-all treatment.
Your skin will need to be evaluated and a dermatologist will need to formulate a tailored treatment plan.
The types of medicines can vary. But more than likely it will require both oral and topical medications. The doctor will adjust your therapy as the condition shows itself to be improving as expected or not. Even lasers can be used as part of the treatment.
Rosacea Triggers
There are a host of factors that can cause Rosacea to flare up from time to time. So it’s important that you discuss your diet and other lifestyles issues with the dermatologist.
The biggest triggers are sun, stress, and weather. But even on a smaller scale, some patient have identified things such as certain dairy products, alcohol, fruit, and vegetables as triggering the condition.
While Rosacea can be a disruptive part of your life, the good news is that this condition can be controlled. If you think that you may have Rosacea or need to receive treatment for it, call our office to schedule an appointment…. 954-906-9099
