Rosacea: Symptoms and Treatment

Rosacea can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. It’s also a common skin condition treated by your dermatologist. The dermatologists at Metro Dermatology provide a wide range of medical and cosmetic dermatology services, including diagnosis and treatment of rosacea in Elmhurst, NY. They have several convenient office locations in Elmhurst, Bronx, Flushing/Queens, NY, and Fort Lee, NJ.

What You Need to Know about Rosacea

Rosacea is caused by abnormalities in the blood vessels in your face. Rosacea is an inflammatory condition that can present as redness, skin sensitivity, and bumps. Tenderness, pain, and a feeling of hot skin are all symptoms of rosacea. Other signs and symptoms of rosacea include:

• Enlarged and thickened skin on the nose
• Bumps on the skin which may contain pus
• Dry, irritated eyes

Women are more likely to develop rosacea, especially over the age of 30. Other risk factors for rosacea include:

• Smoking
• Fair skin
• Family history of rosacea

Rosacea can also become worse if you are exposed to certain triggers. Major triggers of rosacea include:

• Eating spicy, hot foods
• Drinking hot beverages
• Drinking alcohol
• Exposure to sunlight and wind
• Increasing activity and exercise

You should seek out the expertise of a dermatologist for rosacea, especially if your rosacea appears more frequently, is getting worse, or is affecting your appearance, self-esteem, or self-confidence. Your dermatologist can help you get relief from the symptoms of rosacea in Elmhurst, NY. Common dermatology treatments and services to reduce rosacea include:

• A customized skincare routine to minimize redness and inflammation
• Medications to decrease redness and inflammation
• Laser therapy, including intense pulsed light therapy, or IPL, to reduce redness
• Topical medications to enhance skin appearance

Want to Know More about Rosacea?

To find out more about the symptoms and treatment of rosacea, call the dermatologists at Metro Dermatology. You can reach them in Elmhurst, or Flushing/Queens, NY, by calling (718) 886-9000, Bronx, NY, by calling (718) 886-9000, or (718) 292-9197, or Fort Lee, NJ, by calling (201) 886-9000. Call now!