Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting the central face in adults aged 30-60 who have fair skin types. The exact cause is unknown, however, experts think there are genetic, environmental, vascular and inflammatory factors involved. Triggers are typically things that make you flush:

• heat

• exercise

• alcohol

• spicy foods

• temperature extremes

• sunlight

• stress

• medications

• and some cosmetic products

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There are 4 major types of rosacea:

Type 1 – Erythematotelangiectatic type (ie. blood vessel type) 

• Facial flushing and redness

• Swelling, burning, stinging, roughness

• Visible blood vessels

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Type 2 – Papulopustular type (ie. red bump type)

• Persistent redness

• Pimplelike lesions and pustules

• Swelling burning, stinging, roughness

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Type 3 – Phymatous type (ie. thick skin type)

• Thickened bumpy skin to the nose, forehead, chin, ears, cheeks

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Type 4 – Ocular type (ie. eye type)

• Red, bloodshot eyes

• Stinging, dryness, grittiness, blurred vision

• Eyelid stye’s and bumps

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TREATMENT OPTIONS:

Treatment depends on the type of rosacea that you’ve been diagnosed with – there are numerous options for treatment ranging from topical prescriptions, oral medications, Intense Pulsed Light laser treatments, eyedrops and other surgical and laser options.