This is an introduction to rosacea, one of the most common acne problems and what to do about them. If you read this and it sounds like you, then you know this may be your main kind of acne trouble.
Common Acne Conditions
Rosacea is one acne condition that affects millions of people. Most of the “victims” of this condition are over the age of 30. If you want to recognize this condition, you should know that it appears as a red rash on the cheeks, nose, forehead or chin-or on all of the above.
The redness you see is often accompanied by bumps, pimples, and skin blemishes. Another problem with people who suffer from this particular skin condition is that they may have blood vessels that appear more visible on the skin.
It should be noted, however, that blackheads are not part of rosacea. Furthermore, this condition is more prevalent in women. However, it often does appear in men-and when it does unfortunately it is more severe.
If Left Untreated
Normally rosacea is harmless. However, when left untreated for way too long it causes serious problems. Issues that are common among people with untreated rosacea include the following:
- Swelling of the nose and growth of excess tissue (rhinophyma)
- Irritated and “bloodshot” eyes
- Itching and irritation of skin
- Migraine headaches
- Re: Treatment Path
Treatment is often different for rosacea than for acne, and it is important that you consult a dermatologist if you suspect you are experiencing rosacea. Furthermore, each path of treatment is expected to be individualized.
Two main treatments:
Laser therapy is one option. Usually this requires one to three treatment sessions to achieve the best results. Furthermore, sessions are generally spaced four to eight weeks apart. Therefore, sometimes a different solution may be used.
LPI Therapy is used to treat some rosacea sufferers. This treatment may require one to five sessions which are repeated every three weeks. It might sometimes be combined with laser therapy, and sometimes follow-up treatments may be necessary for maintenance purposes.
Laser and light therapy could become a preferred combined treatment option. It can help correct the redness, flushing, and dilated blood vessels of rosacea.