Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory facial skin disorder that causes visible blood vessels and is characterized by central face redness. It may produce small, red and pus-filled bumps on the skin. There are 4 types of rosacea, with the most common type being facial redness/flushing.
The 4 main subtypes of Rosacea are:
Persistent Redness (Erythema)
Type 1 rosacea is the most common rosacea type that presents as redness or visible blood vessels that become dilated and are visible through the skin. Common areas affected are the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin.
Pimple-like Facial Skin Lesions
Type 2 rosacea acne otherwise known as Papulopustular rosacea – sometimes confused with Acne redness.
Skin Deformities
Type 3 rosacea is known as Rhinophyma. Rhinophyma is when the nose becomes swollen and takes on a bulbous appearance
Eye Symptoms
Type 4 or ocular rosacea, where the eyes look bloodshot and tearful, and vision may be affected.
There is a strong genetic predisposition that causes rosacea, but some external causes are known to cause or worsen rosacea as well. These include dietary (such as spicy foods) as well as environmental triggers.
Rosacea is a skin disease can be very troubling because of its cosmetic implications and also because of the discomfort facial flushing may bring about. Early treatment of rosacea can bring the condition under control but recurrence of disease may happen if there is poor control of lifestyle factors.
As Rosacea is a chronic and recurrent inflammatory skin disease, treating Rosacea requires a holistic approach with a focus on prevention. Relying solely on oral antibiotics or skincare does not offer a treatment of the root cause of enlarged and prominent blood vessels – these are best treated with a proper vascular laser. The Pro Yellow Laser one of the lasers that is effective for treating rosacea. Its wavelength is easily absorbed into the blood vessels, which enables it to quickly target and shrink these blood vessels, making them less visible through the skin.
There are some treatment lasers that masquerade as vascular lasers such as the gold toning/q-switch/picosecond lasers. These devices claim to be capable of treating a wide variety of skin conditions, but the truth is that such lasers are not useful to treat rosacea blood vessels, and can even create more unwanted blood vessels. Rosacea laser treatment usually gives results from the very first session, even though there can be temporary side effects of mild irritation and treatment redness for the first few minutes to hours after proper rosacea treatment. If you find your rosacea worsening after your skin therapies, please contact proper medical professionals for help.
Rosacea laser treatment usually gives results from the very first session, even though there can be temporary side effects of mild irritation and treatment redness for the first few minutes to hours after proper rosacea treatment.
