Rosacea
Rosacea is an inflammatory condition that mainly affects the cheeks, forehead and nose.
Its causes the face to become flushed and red and typically feels itchy and burning. Small white and yellow pimples may appear, which sometimes become pustules. In some cases, the rash becomes permanent, leaving the skin red.
When the nose is affected, particularly in older men, the skin becomes thickened, swollen and purple, a condition called rhinophyma. Although it can appear for the first time at any age, it most commonly appears between the ages of 30 and 55.
Common triggers for a Rosacea ‘flare up’ are spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, temperature changes, exposure to the sun or wind and stress. The condition can be hereditary; the cause, although speculated upon, remains unknown.
Although mild Rosacea can be addressed using topical antibiotics, more persistent cases often result in discomfort and even embarrassment. Sadly, in worst-case scenarios, individuals are often maligned with accusations of alcohol abuse.
The signs and effects of Rosacea can be significantly reduced, using a combination of Priori Advanced AHA skin products (including Gentle Facial Cleanser, Perfection Facial Gel, Barrier Repair Complex and Daily Defence), Omnilux and non-invasive IPL laser treatment.
