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What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a common but poorly understood skin disorder that can affect the face, chest, shoulders, and back. The convex surfaces of the face such as the nose and cheeks are mainly affected by Rosacea. It most frequently appears on the face as redness that does not subside. But it also can present as small bumps or pimples on the forehead and cheeks, excess facial hair, or enlarged pores. Redness can appear in certain areas, such as the nose or around the eyes. It can also appear in patches.
Rosacea is commonly confused with acne and eczema, both of which are skin conditions that usually affect only certain body areas. On the other hand, rosacea can spread to any region in your body, but it is mainly a disease of the face.
Rosacea is the most common skin disorder in middle-aged and older people, impacting more than 15 million people in America. It typically presents with redness, dilated blood vessels, small pimples, and spider-like veins on the face. This skin condition is difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are so varied.
Types of Rosacea
There are many types of rosacea:
Papulopustular: This type of rosacea is the most common and typically consists of inflamed, small red bumps and pimples. The skin may be oily, and large pores may be seen.
Phymatous: A rarer form of rosacea that can occur in people with fair skin, this subtype is distinguished by thickening or enlargement of the skin due to excess tissue growth. It can cause thickened rough patches on the nose and cheeks or a swollen forehead or eyelids. When the thickened tissue on the nose is removed, a “swollen bump” called a rhinophyma may result.
Ocular: This type of rosacea affects the eyelids and surrounding skin. Typically, it causes red bumps on eyelids, swelling of the eyelids, dry eyes, and itching, burning, or tearing of the eyes. People with ocular rosacea may have problems with their vision if it is severe.
Erythrotelangiectatic: This type of rosacea causes flushing, persistent redness, and broken blood vessels on the nose, cheeks, or forehead. Blotchy redness may occur on the nose and cheeks but usually does not affect the forehead. Nodules may form, especially in heavy drinkers. This type of rosacea can cause the nose to become enlarged, crooked, and bulbous in extreme cases. It is sometimes called rhinophyma (when the enlargement is on the nose) or buffalo hump rosacea (which affects people with darker skin).
Signs and Symptoms of Rosacea
Early symptoms include:
✔ Redness of the facial skin, especially the nose and cheeks
✔ Pimples
✔ Blocked pores
✔ Skin that stings and burns
✔ Skin that is dry and scaly
✔ Breakouts that look like acne
✔ Swollen skin patches
✔ Lumpy skin texture
✔ Nose with thick skin
✔ Ears with thick skin
✔ Bloodshot eyes
✔ Eyes that are teary and have a gritty, burning, or stinging sensation in them
✔ Eyes that are dry and itchy
✔ Photophobia
Causes of Rosacea
There is no known cause of rosacea, although the condition may run in families. Some triggers include:
• Genetic factors
• Humidity and wind
• Sun exposure
• Certain skincare products also appear to play a role in causing flare-ups in people who have rosacea
• Alcohol ingestion
• Spicy foods
How to Treat Rosacea?
A series of treatments is recommended for rosacea, including topical and oral antibiotics, and in more severe cases, laser therapy or surgery.
Rosacea Treatment in Ashland, Kentucky
At Azalea Health & Skin Treatment Center in Ashland, Kentucky, we can help you assess what’s causing your rosacea and what treatments suit your needs best.
Dr. Basedow uses various techniques and therapies to provide care for his patients. His experience with many skin conditions allows him to treat rosacea effectively, and he can help you with an individualized approach.
Dr. Basedow is now accepting patients from the following cities:
Greenup, Worthington, Hamilton, Russell, Raceland, Wurtland, Bellefonte, Iron Ville, Flatwoods, Ironton, Coal Grove, Westwood, Perry, Catlettsburg, South Point, Ceredo, Fayette, Canonsburg, Union, and Huntington.
If your Rosacea is taking over your life, you don’t need to suffer any longer. Call Dr. Basedow today at 606-467-2360 and schedule your appointment.
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