FLUSHING, REDNESS, SPIDER VEINS, AND ACNE-LIKE LESIONS ON YOUR FACE : KNOW ROSACEA BETTER
Rosacea is a chronic problem involving midfacial region and occasionally the neck, scalp and eyes. It often begins with a tendency to blush or flush more easily than other people do.
With time, people who have rosacea may see permanent redness in the center of their face. The redness can slowly spread beyond the nose and cheeks to the forehead and chin.
Rosacea can cause more than redness. Rosacea can cause acne-like breakouts, visible blood vessels on the face, and dry, irritated eyes.
The skin also may tingle, burn, and feel hot. Touching the affected skin often makes the itch worse. Avoid standing or sitting next to a lit fireplace or stove. Wash with lukewarm, not hot, water. Harsh or overly drying skin care products can cause the skin affected by rosacea to itch. Treating the infection (Inflammation of the hair follicles-- folliculitis) often eliminates the itch. Avoid Rubbing, Scratching, and Using Topical Corticosteroids. Long-term use of topical corticosteroids can cause side effects, such as thinning skin, stretch marks, and visible capillaries. Long-term use of corticosteroids also has been known to worsen rosacea. To control the itch of rosacea, I generally recommend moisturizing topical antibiotics and/or pramoxine lotion. While getting the itch under control, cool — not cold — compresses can help as itching tends to be more severe when the skin is warm.
Tagged #acne#rosacea @flushing @ redness @ spider veins @ acne like lesions @ dr ashima @dermatologist @parisadermatology.com
Rosacea is a chronic problem involving midfacial region and occasionally the neck, scalp and eyes. It often begins with a tendency to blush or flush more easily than other people do.
With time, people who have rosacea may see permanent redness in the center of their face. The redness can slowly spread beyond the nose and cheeks to the forehead and chin.
Rosacea can cause more than redness. Rosacea can cause acne-like breakouts, visible blood vessels on the face, and dry, irritated eyes.
The skin also may tingle, burn, and feel hot. Touching the affected skin often makes the itch worse. Avoid standing or sitting next to a lit fireplace or stove. Wash with lukewarm, not hot, water. Harsh or overly drying skin care products can cause the skin affected by rosacea to itch. Treating the infection (Inflammation of the hair follicles-- folliculitis) often eliminates the itch. Avoid Rubbing, Scratching, and Using Topical Corticosteroids. Long-term use of topical corticosteroids can cause side effects, such as thinning skin, stretch marks, and visible capillaries. Long-term use of corticosteroids also has been known to worsen rosacea. To control the itch of rosacea, I generally recommend moisturizing topical antibiotics and/or pramoxine lotion. While getting the itch under control, cool — not cold — compresses can help as itching tends to be more severe when the skin is warm.
Tagged #acne#rosacea @flushing @ redness @ spider veins @ acne like lesions @ dr ashima @dermatologist @parisadermatology.com
