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Rosacea is a common, chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the central face, causing persistent redness, visible blood vessels, and acne-like bumps. While there is no cure, rosacea can be successfully managed. At Preston Dermatology, we design comprehensive medical treatment plans that address both the visible symptoms and underlying inflammation of rosacea, helping you achieve a calmer, more even complexion.
Overview
Rosacea is a common, chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the central face, causing persistent redness, visible blood vessels, and acne-like bumps. While there is no cure, rosacea can be successfully managed. At Preston Dermatology, we design comprehensive medical treatment plans that address both the visible symptoms and underlying inflammation of rosacea, helping you achieve a calmer, more even complexion.
Causes and Risk Factors
Genetic predisposition, overreactive blood vessels, abnormal immune responses, microscopic skin mites (Demodex), and environmental triggers like spicy foods, alcohol, extreme temperatures, and sun exposure.
Treatments
Topical anti-inflammatory gels (metronidazole, azelaic acid, ivermectin), topical vasoconstrictors to temporarily reduce redness, oral low-dose antibiotics (doxycycline) for anti-inflammatory effects, and tailored, redness-safe skincare regimens.
Concerns
Persistent facial flushing, visible broken capillaries (telangiectasias), red bumps or pus-filled pimples (papulopustular rosacea), skin sensitivity, burning/stinging sensations, and thickening of the skin on the nose (rhinophyma).
Body Areas
Cheeks, nose, forehead, chin, and occasionally the eyes (ocular rosacea).