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What is Rosacea
Rosacea (roe-ZAY-she-uh) is a common skin condition that causes blushing or flushing and visible blood vessels in your face. It may also produce small, pus-filled bumps. These signs and symptoms may flare up for weeks to months and then go away for a while. Rosacea can be mistaken for acne, other skin problems or natural ruddiness.
What causes Rosacea?
- Rosacea runs in families. Many people who get rosacea have family members who have rosacea. It is possible that people inherit genes for rosacea.
- The immune system may play a role. Scientists found that most people with acne-like rosacea react to a bacterium (singular for bacteria) called bacillus oleronius. This reaction causes their immune system to overreact. Scientists still do not know whether this can cause rosacea.
- A bug that causes infections in the intestines may play a role. This bug, H pylori, is common in people who have rosacea. Scientists cannot prove that H pylori can cause rosacea. Many people who do not have rosacea have an H pylori infection.
- A mite that lives on everyone’s skin, demodex, may play a role. This mite likes to live on the nose and cheeks, and this is where rosacea often appears. Many studies found that people with rosacea have large numbers of this mite on their skin. The problem is some people who do not have rosacea also have large numbers of this mite on their skin.
- A protein that normally protects the skin from infection, cathelicidin, may cause the redness and swelling. How the body processes this protein may determine whether a person gets rosacea.
Rosacea
Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin condition that may cause facial redness, visible blood vessels and flushing. Following a consultation, our doctors will assess your skin and discuss suitable treatment options based on your individual concerns and clinical assessment.
Lumecca IPL
Lumecca is an intense pulsed light (IPL) device used to treat selected vascular and pigmented skin concerns. It may be recommended for suitable patients with facial redness, visible blood vessels and other benign vascular lesions as part of an individualised treatment plan.
Excel V+ Laser
Excel V+ is a medical laser system used to treat selected vascular skin conditions, including visible facial blood vessels and redness associated with rosacea. The system combines multiple wavelengths to target blood vessels at different depths within the skin, allowing treatment to be tailored to each patient’s clinical needs.
Personalised Consultation
As every patient’s skin is different, treatment recommendations are based on an individual medical assessment. During your consultation, our doctors will discuss appropriate treatment options, expected recovery, potential risks and likely outcomes to help you make an informed decision.