All about Rosacea

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Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that primarily affects the face. It is characterized by episodes of facial redness, small visible blood vessels, and a burning sensation.

Rosacea in white skin. Typical changes of rosacea on fair skin are redness and the formation of small bumps or pustules on the cheeks, nose, and central part of the face.

Rosacea in brown skin. Swelling or redness from rosacea can be difficult to see on brown and black skin. Pay attention to other signs that may indicate this condition.

Rhinophyma. Over time, rosacea can thicken the skin of the nose and make it appear bulbous (rhinophyma). This happens more frequently in men than in women.

Causes

The exact cause of rosacea is not yet fully understood, but it involves a combination of genetic, environmental, and vascular factors. Some common triggers include:

  1. Genetic factors: If you have a family history of rosacea, you are more likely to develop the condition.
  2. Abnormal blood vessels: Blood vessels in the skin of people with rosacea may become more visible and overreact to certain stimuli.
  3. Inflammatory reactions: Chronic skin inflammation can contribute to rosacea symptoms.
  4. Sun exposure: Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can worsen rosacea symptoms.
  5. Food and Drinks: Consumption of spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, hot drinks, and spicy foods is often associated with rosacea flare-ups.
  6. Hormonal changes: Some women experience rosacea flare-ups during menopause or due to hormonal changes.

Treatment

At LASKIN PRO, we offer a rosacea laser treatment that can help you reduce the symptoms of this skin condition.

Laser rosacea treatment is highly effective in decreasing diffuse redness of the skin and reducing the inflammation and reactivity associated with rosacea. Using specialized laser technology. Our medical team will direct gentle pulses of light toward the affected areas of your skin.

These light pulses act on the dilated blood vessels and small vessels (telangiectasias or spider veins) present in the skin, eliminating them precisely and effectively.

Some of the advantages of the treatment are:

  1. Redness reduction: The laser helps significantly reduce diffuse redness of the skin, providing a more uniform and healthier appearance.
  2. Removal of telangiectasias or spider veins: The dilated vessels that are common in rosacea can be effectively eliminated with treatment, which cannot be achieved with creams and requires laser intervention.
  3. Adjuvant to topical treatments: Laser rosacea treatment can be combined with other topical dermatological treatments to obtain even more satisfactory results.

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