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Rosacea is a skin condition that causes facial redness. It can affect anyone but usually middle-aged, lighter-skinned women experience the small, red, pus-filled bumps rosacea causes. Signs and symptoms may flare up for weeks to months and may be mistaken for acne, which is why you need to speak with the professionals at Long Island Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology in Huntington, and Hicksville, NY.
There are several symptoms that indicate you need a medical consultation:
The cause is unknown, but it could be a combination of hereditary and environmental factors, not poor hygiene. If you're a female with a light complexion that's been damaged by the sun, are over 30, smoke, and have a family history of rosacea, then you have a higher risk than most of getting rosacea.
Factors That Trigger Flare-ups include:
The world of dermatology has come a long way but there still is no cure for rosacea. That being said, there are ways to manage symptoms.
1. Medicine
Topical creams or gels reduce redness for mild to moderate rosacea like brimonidine (Mirvaso) and oxymetazoline (Rhofade) which reduce redness by constricting blood vessels.
2. Other Therapies
Have you thought of a green tea and licorice facial to manage rosacea symptoms?
To learn more about rosacea and how to manage symptoms, call the Long Island Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology specialists in Huntington, NY, at (631) 271-2769, or Hicksville, NY at (516) 433-3200.
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