What is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that primarily affects the face, causing redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes small, red, pus-filled bumps.

Presentations vary from patient to patient, so not everyone’s rosacea will look the same. It can often be mistaken for acne, eczema, or a skin allergy.

Prevention

The exact cause of rosacea is unknown, but it may be due to a combination of hereditary and environmental factors.

Common triggers that can worsen rosacea include:
  • Hot drinks and spicy foods
  • Red wine & other alcoholic beverages
  • Temperature extremes
  • Sunlight or wind
  • Emotions
  • Exercise
  • Cosmetic products
  • Certain medications

Symptoms of Rosacea

The appearance of this skin condition can vary but typically might involve:
Facial redness

Facial redness

Visible blood vessels

Visible blood vessels

some refer to as ‘thread veins’

Swollen red bumps or pus filled spots

Swollen red bumps or pus filled spots

Eye problems

Eye problems

might include swollen and inflamed lids, grittiness, red eye, tearing, dry eye

Enlarged nose

Enlarged nose

with altered texture and occasional ooze/discharge.

Treatment Options

While there is no cure for rosacea, treatments can control and reduce the signs and symptoms.

Treatment plans are customised to the individual and may include:

A high factor, broad spectrum sunscreen

Topical Medications

Oral Medications

Lifestyle and Home Remedies

  • A high factor, broad spectrum sunscreen
  • Topical Medications
  • Oral Medications
  • Lifestyle and Home Remedies

At Cathedral Dermatology, we understand the impact rosacea can have on your quality of life.

Dr Murphy is dedicated to helping patients manage and alleviate the symptoms of this chronic skin condition. His personalised approach ensures that each patient receives targeted and effective care, supporting and helping them to manage rosacea symptoms and enhance their skin health.

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