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Discover Leading Rosacea Treatment Options

Rosacea, a common skin condition marked by facial redness and flushing, affects many individuals. Triggers like sun exposure, certain medications, and hereditary factors can intensify symptoms. Light European skin types are particularly susceptible, often grappling with starburst vessels, spider naevi, and cherry angiomas.

Skin Treatment — for Rosacea

Understanding Rosacea

Rosacea, also known as Acne Rosacea, is a prevalent yet often misunderstood skin issue. It predominantly affects women and those with fair skin, presenting as flushed cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. Factors like alcohol, spicy foods, emotions, and temperature changes can exacerbate flushing. Rosacea can lead to sensitive skin, pimples, and, in severe cases, a bulbous nose (Rhynophyma).
Rosacea on Neck — Dr Chris Leat Checking a Patient
Rosacea Treatment — on a Patient

Effective Rosacea Management

Treating rosacea involves various strategies, including low-dose antibiotics, topical treatments, and vaso-constricting creams to reduce blood vessel appearance. Addressing skin mites can also be beneficial. These are prescribed treatments, emphasising the need for professional medical advice.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy offers significant long-term improvement for Rosacea, qualifying for a Medicare rebate in severe cases.

Poikiloderma: Another Redness Challenge

Poikiloderma, often termed “Queensland Neck,” combines pigmentation and redness, particularly on the neck and décolletage. Largely attributed to sun damage, this condition responds well to IPL combined with prescription skincare.
Before and After IPL Rosacea Treatment — before and after images
Rosacea Before and After IPL Treatment images

Other Causes of Facial Redness

Facial redness and visible vessels can stem from prolonged sun exposure, certain medications, or trauma. Conditions like dermatitis, allergies, and connective tissue diseases can also cause redness. Thus, a doctor’s diagnosis and treatment are crucial.
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Dr Christopher Leat

 Dr Christopher Leat – Medical Director Envisage Skin Clinic Founder and Director.

Dr Christopher Leat has 33 years’ experience in Medicine and is a member of The Royal College of Physicians of London. Dr Leat has devoted the last 18 years to Cosmetic Medicine and is recognized throughout Australia as one of the most experienced doctors in the field of Cosmetic Medicine.