Helping You Manage Your Rosacea

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.

Signs and Symptoms of Rosacea

There are several symptoms that indicate you need a medical consultation:

  • Facial redness
  • Swollen, red bumps
  • Eye problems
  • Enlarged nose over time

What Causes Rosacea?

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:

  • Hot drinks
  • Spicy foods
  • Emotions
  • Exercise
  • Drugs that dilate blood vessels
  • Certain cosmetic products
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Temperature extremes
  • Sunlight or wind

Managing Rosacea With Help From Your Huntington, and Hicksville, NY, Cosmetic Dermatologist

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.

  • Oral antibiotics such as doxycycline (Oracea) are used for moderate to severe rosacea.
     
  • Oral acne drugs like isotretinoin (Amnesteem and Claravis) help clear up acne-like lesions created by rosacea.

2. Other Therapies

Have you thought of a green tea and licorice facial to manage rosacea symptoms?

  • Green tea is rich in antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation.
     
  • Licorice is an herb from Europe and Asia with anti-inflammatory effects to help patients suffering from rosacea.

Need To Speak With A Cosmetic Dermatologist?

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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