Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that most commonly affects the face, particularly the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. Initially, it may manifest as temporary facial flushing, which over time can become more pronounced and frequent. In more advanced cases, persistent redness, visible blood vessels, small red lesions and papules and pustules may develop, while some patients may also develop granulomas and thickening of the skin.
Rosacea can affect both men and women, most commonly in adulthood. Periods of exacerbation may alternate with periods when symptoms are less pronounced.
Why does Rosacea develop?
The exact cause of rosacea is not fully understood. It is believed that genetic predisposition, an altered immune response of the skin and increased vascular reactivity all play a role in its development. A number of everyday factors can trigger or worsen the symptoms.
The most common triggers include sun exposure and high temperatures, sudden temperature changes, spicy foods, alcohol, stress, physical exertion and certain cosmetic products. Therefore, identifying individual triggers is very important for the long-term management of rosacea.
In some patients, rosacea may also be accompanied by symptoms such as stinging, burning and increased skin sensitivity, making the appropriate choice of skincare products and treatment particularly important.
The modern approach to treating rosacea involves an individually tailored treatment plan, together with control of factors that may trigger or worsen the condition.
Depending on the clinical presentation, treatment may include:
• MEDICAL THERAPY (TOPICAL AND SYSTEMIC TREATMENT)
• LASER AND LIGHT-BASED TREATMENTS (IPL, VASCULAR LASERS)
• TREATMENT OF VISIBLE AND DILATED BLOOD VESSELS
• AN APPROPRIATE DAILY SKINCARE ROUTINE
• SUN PROTECTION AND AVOIDANCE OF INDIVIDUAL TRIGGERS
• INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED TREATMENT AND REGULAR DERMATOLOGICAL FOLLOW-UPS
Rosacea and Demodicosis
Rosacea and demodicosis are two skin conditions that are often associated. Demodex folliculorum is a microscopic mite that normally lives in the hair follicles of the skin. However, in some individuals, excessive proliferation of these mites may occur and trigger an inflammatory response, particularly in patients with papulopustular rosacea. This may contribute to redness, small papules and pustules, stinging, itching and a sensation of irritated skin.
For this reason, it is important to assess whether demodicosis is also present in addition to rosacea. A dermatological examination, dermoscopy and a skin scraping can help determine whether there is an increased number of Demodex mites.
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Chemical peels are an excellent choice for addressing many medical and aesthetic skin problems such as acne, scars, pigmentation, enlarged pores, as well as for rejuvenating and revitalizing the skin
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