Rosacea
You've seen the effects of rosacea on famous people like President Bill Clinton and film legend, W.C. Fields. The ruddy complexion. The bulbous nose. The fact is, an estimated 14 million people in the United States have some form of rosacea - and many don't even know it. It's often mistaken for sunburn or a tendency to blush or flush easily. Although it can be annoying and embarrassing, it is not dangerous. Though it cannot be cured, Midwest Medical Specialists has excellent solutions for treating, controlling and even hiding, rosacea symptoms.
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| Rosacea isn't dangerous, but it can be embarrassing and annoying. Photo courtesy of: DR P. MARAZZI / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY |
The redness, often aggravated by flushing, may cause small blood vessels in the face to enlarge (dilate) and become more visible through the skin, appearing like tiny red lines (called telangiectasias). Continual or repeated episodes of flushing may promote inflammation, causing red bumps that resemble teenage acne. In fact, rosacea can frequently be mistaken for common acne and is also referred to as acne rosacea.
If you think you might have rosacea, don't hesitate to see an MMS dermatologist for an evaluation. The condition is highly treatable with medication, and some forms can be significantly cleared for long periods (months to years) using laser, intense pulse light (IPL), photodynamic therapy, or isotretinoin (Accutane). And be sure to talk to MMS aestheticians about makeup options for minimizing the redness and bumps associated with rosacea.
