Managing Chronic Rosacea? Skin Deep Can Help
Managing chronic rosacea
When you have a chronic skin condition, every day can be full of frustration. Looking in the mirror and seeing your symptoms can be challenging, especially with a condition like chronic rosacea. Working with passionate, caring and trained skin care experts like the team at Skin Deep can provide the support you need when managing rosacea.
Rosacea is a common skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in the face. It can also produce small, red, pus-filled bumps that can be painful. It is sometimes mistaken for acne, other skin problems or natural ruddiness. Rosacea can affect anyone, but it’s most common in middle aged women with light skin.
Signs and symptoms of rosacea may flare up for weeks to months and then go away for a while. There’s no known cure, but treatment and proper care can help control and reduce the symptoms of the condition.
Symptoms of Rosacea
Rosacea can vary substantially from one person to another, and most people experience some rather than all of the potential signs and symptoms.
Symptoms of rosacea include:
Facial redness. Rosacea usually causes a persistent redness in the central part of your face. Small blood vessels on your nose and cheeks often swell and become visible.
Swollen, red bumps. Many people with rosacea also develop pimples on their face that resemble acne. These bumps sometimes contain pus. Your skin may feel hot and tender.
Eye problems. Many people with rosacea also experience dry, irritated, swollen eyes and red, swollen eyelids. This is known as ocular rosacea. In some people, the eye symptoms precede the skin symptoms.
Enlarged nose. Over time, rosacea can thicken the skin on the nose, causing the nose to appear bulbous (rhinophyma). This occurs more often in men than in women
Causes and Triggers
Unfortunately, the true cause of rosacea is unknown, but it is thought to be due to a combination of hereditary and environmental factors. There is also a possible link to toxins in the liver and overall levels of inflammation in the body. But rest assured, rosacea is not caused by poor hygiene.
Dealing with red, reactive skin and rosacea usually means tiptoeing around anything that could trigger a flare-up. Anything that makes the face flush can cause a rosacea flare, so it’s helpful to be aware of what your own personal triggers are.
Factors that can trigger rosacea flare-ups include:
Stress
Hot drinks and spicy foods
Red wine and other alcoholic beverages
Extreme temperature
Sunlight or wind
Emotions
Exercise
Hot showers
Drugs that dilate blood vessels, including some blood pressure medications
Various cosmetic products
How We Can Help
Working with rosacea prone skin requires sensitivity and professional knowledge. At Skin Deep we are experts in skin care and how best to support sensitive, rosacea-prone skin. We offer facials, skin correction programs and product recommendations to help with treating and healing rosacea.
Contact Us Today
We offer facials, advanced treatments, and a full range of professional grade products that can help with any skin concern you may have, including rosacea.
Contact us by phone at 1-970-232-9793 to set up a consultation. You can also email us or contact us through our website for more information and product recommendations.