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1. Photo Dynamic Therapy What is Rosacea?If you are one of those people who blush easily or turn 'beet red' when you are embarassed, then you may be one of the millions of people prone to a disorder called rosacea. This is a condition where anything that causes the blood vessels in the skin to open (dilate) can lead to diffuse redness of the face, a rash that looks just like acne, and broken blood vessels. Most forms of rosacea are more common in women than in men. The majority of people with rosacea are between 40-60 years old. It is important to have an evaluation of redness of the face since there are several possible conditions that can cause this, some of which may be serious, and early evaluation and treatment can make a very big difference in outcome. Types of RosaceaThere are four types of rosacea. The mildest type simply consists of occasional redness of the face, especially the forehead, central face and chin. In the second type, there is lasting redness with broken blood vessels, called telangiectasia, and red bumps that look like acne. In a more severe, third type of rosacea, there can be deeper cystic lesions that can be painful and lead to scarring. In the fourth type, more common in men, there is overgrowth of sebaceous glands (oil producing glands) of the nose leading to a bulbous nose (WC Fields had this). There is not necessarily progression from one stage to the next. It can start anywhere and stay there or it can worsen or improve based on treatment. Factors that Aggravate RosaceaThe exact cause of rosacea remains a mystery. However, anything that causes increased blood flow to the skin can aggravate rosacea. Some of the most common of these factors are:
There is also a good chance that people with rosacea have increased numbers of mites in the hair follicles of the face; there are millions of hair follicles on the face. The offending mites are called Demodex folliculorum. They aggravate the skin and can cause redness and inflammation of the skin. Treatment of RosaceaRosacea is generally treated by avoidance of factors that aggravate it (emotional stress, sunlight, hot beverages, spicy foods, alcohol, extremes of heat and cold) combined with a variety of prescription topical medications. Sunscreen should always be used. Your doctor may recommend a combination of oral antibiotics and topical medications, eventually tapering off the oral antibiotics with continued topical creams for maintenance. How Rosacea StartsThe first sign is rosy cheeks. This will progress into red patches that will appear on the skin for a few hours or days at a time. As it progresses the rd patches may not go away at all. Effects of RosaceaRedness of the cheeks, chin and nose may appear first. Pimples, broken or enlarged blood vessels and an enlarged bumpy nose may result as the condition progresses. Avoid Rosacea Triggers The following is a partial listing of things that can aggravate your rosacea symptoms.
Rosacea CureRosacea cannot be cured, but the right treatment will bring the condition under control. Call now for a consultation: (212) 772-0740 |
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