Rosacea Symptoms Causes and Treatment

Rosacea is a skin condition that affects the face, in particular your nose and cheeks. It can cause the skin on your face to become red and irritated, which is very difficult to hide.

While there’s a lot that still isn’t understood about rosacea, or why it occurs, there are treatments available. Our doctors will be able to assess your problem, discuss your symptoms and prescribe medication quickly and easily.

The following symptoms could indicate that you have rosacea:

Facial redness or flushing - this can be temporary or permanent
Spots - these are often small blood vessels near the skin’s surface
Dry, hard or rough skin
Skin irritation or a burning sensation

However, these symptoms could also be occurring because of a different skin condition, so it’s important you speak to a doctor and get a firm diagnosis.

No one knows exactly what causes rosacea, but several theories have been suggested, including:

A problem with the blood vessels
A skin reaction to dust mites or bacteria
Side effects caused by certain medications or skincare products

While the underlying medical cause still hasn’t been found, we do know of a number of triggers that can affect your skin:

Stress
Exercise
Hot and cold temperatures
Alcohol
Caffeine
Sunshine
Humidity
Spicy food
Dairy products

If you know what causes your rosacea to flare up, the simplest thing to do is avoid these triggers as much as possible. However, this can be tricky - for example, factors such as stress and sunlight are not always within your control while avoiding exercise wouldn’t be good for you.

Because we don’t know exactly what causes rosacea, it can’t be cured. However, it can be controlled with various types of medication, including creams, gels, and tablets. In very serious cases, laser surgery may be considered.

Our doctors can write you a prescription for the medication you need. This will be sent to you by email or first class post and you’ll be able to collect your medication from a pharmacy of your choice.

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