Rosacea

Rosacea Treatment

Conquer rosacea easily at home with InstantScripts with personalised prescriptions to help control flare-ups and provide relief for skin conditions.

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What is rosacea?

What are the symptoms of rosacea?

Symptoms of rosacea include frequent blushing, flushing, or persistent redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead. Small visible blood vessels on the face, bumps or pimples that may sting or burn (typically on the cheeks, chin, and nose), and red or irritated eyes with swollen eyelids are also common signs. Over time, the redness may become more persistent, and the skin can become thicker, particularly around the nose.

What can trigger rosacea?

Many individuals with rosacea find that certain factors can trigger their symptoms. These may include sun exposure, stress, hot weather, alcohol, spicy foods, exercise, hot baths, or specific medications or skin care products. Keeping a diary can help identify personal triggers to avoid them.

How is rosacea treated?

While there is no cure for rosacea, there are various treatments that a doctor or dermatologist may recommend to manage the symptoms. It is important to use non-irritating skin-care products, wash the face gently, use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, and avoid the use of steroid creams. Keeping the face cool can help reduce flushing.

Rosacea is a common skin condition characterised by facial redness, flushing, and sometimes the presence of pimples and pustules. It is not acne, but it can cause embarrassment and a loss of confidence if left untreated. Although there is no cure for rosacea, there are treatments available to help manage the symptoms.

Sources

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/rosacea, Cochrane Library (Treatments for Rosacea), Australasian College of Dermatologists (Rosacea), Learn more here about the development and quality assurance of healthdirect content.