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Rosacea

Rosacea causes redness on the nose, chin, cheeks and forehead. Over time, the redness may become more intense, taking on a ruddy appearance. Small blood vessels may become visible. In some cases, rosacea can appear on the chest, ears, neck or scalp.

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Rosacea Treatments

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Medical Grade Skin Care

Obagi has developed a full line of skincare products that is safe and effective for people with Rosacea to use. Rosacea is a skin disorder, causing redness, dry skin, sensitivity, small bumps and thick, coarse skin. Obagi's unique formula will reduce inflamation and redness.

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Harmony Xl Pro, AFT skin rejuvenation

Get a flawless complexion with the new, next generation Harmony XL Pro™ AFT™ Skin Rejuvenation. The Harmony Dye-VL™ is a fourth generation IPL which incorporates Advanced Fluorescence Technology (AFT™) pulsed light for effective skin rejuvenation

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PRP Facial

The Vampire Facial® is excellent for those suffering from Rosacea,  or simply desire to maintain beautiful skin. The healing and anti-inflammatory effects of PRP work to correct skin problems and to strengthen the integrity of the skin to prevent future skin problem

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Microneedling 

Stimulating the skin with micro-fine needles can actually calm the symptoms.It works by stimulating collagen production in the dermal layer of your skin which strengthens and thickens both the skin it becomes more resistant to the triggers that cause the redness .

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Rosacea 

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Rosacea is a long-term skin condition that mainly affects the face. It's more common in women and people with lighter skin, but symptoms can be worse in men. Treatment can help with symptoms.

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Symptoms

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The first signs of rosacea include

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  • redness (blushing) across your nose, cheeks, forehead and chin that comes and goes

  • a burning or stinging feeling when using water or skincare products

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The redness may be harder to see on darker skin.

As rosacea gets worse, your cheeks, nose, skin and forehead will be red all the time

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  • You may get small pink or red bumps. Sometimes these become filled with a yellowish liquid

  • Tiny broken blood vessels that do not go away may appear on your skin

  • dry skin

  • swelling, especially around the eyes

  • yellow-orange patches on the skin

  • sore eyelids or crusts around roots of eyelashes – this could be blepharitis

  • thickened skin, mainly on the nose (usually appears after many years)

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Causes

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It's not known what causes rosacea, but some triggers can make symptoms worse. Common triggers for rosacea include:

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  • Alcohol

  • Spicy foods

  • Cheese

  • Caffeine

  • Hot drinks

  • Aerobic exercise like running

  • Cold weather

  • Stress

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Prevention

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To help prevent rosacea flare-ups

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  • Protect your skin from the sun

  • Minimize stress

  • Avoid overheating — even during exercise

  • Simplify your skin care routine. ...

  • Opt for mild foods. ...

  • Opt for cold beverages. ...

  • Limit alcohol. ...

  • Protect your face from wind and cold.

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Other medical treatments available from your GP include antibiotics such as tetracycline, oxytetracycline, doxycycline and erythromycin. These medications are usually taken for 4 to 6 weeks, but longer courses may be necessary if the flare is severe and persistent.

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The Laser treatment for Rosacea has really cleared my skin and given me the confidence to go makeup free!

Simone Walters

NURSE PRESCRIBER / CONSULTANT LED CLINICS / FULLY INSURED / MEDICAL INDEMNITY 

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