Do you suffer from a persistent red face? Rosacea and redness is a skin disorder that affects roughly 10%
of the population. It affects individuals of all ages and skin types. However, the condition is most
common in fair-skinned people who flush or blush easily and has been found to be more prevalent in those
of northern or eastern European descent. In addition, while more women are affected, the skin disorder
tends to be more severe in men.
Rosacea is characterized by reddened raised skin patches, visible blood vessels, small red solid bumps,
and pus-filled pimples. While rosacea often appears similar to acne, there are no blackheads, and
rosacea can be accompanied by swelling and pain.
People of any age can be affected by rosacea, but studies have found that it most commonly appears after
the age of 30. Generally speaking, it begins as a flushing or redness on the cheeks, nose, chin, or
forehead. Over time, this redness worsens and becomes more persistent. Left untreated, other symptoms
may appear, such as pimples, a thickening of skin on the nose, and reddening of the eyes.
Subtypes of Rosacea
The flushes and pustules associated with rosacea change the look of the face, often making patients
self-conscious about their appearance. Unfortunately, make-up only irritates the skin and makes the
problem worse, so concealer isn’t an effective option.
Medical experts and dermatologists have identified four different subtypes of rosacea:
Subtype 1 – Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea: Symptoms include persistent redness,
flushing, and visible blood vessels
Subtype 2 – Papulopustular Rosacea: Symptoms include raised red bumps and pimples, often
filled with pus
Subtype 3 – Phymatous Rosacea: Symptoms include red skin plaques (raised skin patches)
and skin thickening, often leading to an enlarged nose due to excess tissue
Subtype 4 – Ocular Rosacea: Occurs when rosacea manifests in and around the eyes.
Symptoms include sties, burning, tearing up, dry eye, swollen eyelids, and corneal damage, which can
lead to vision loss
Patients with rosacea can experience several of these subtypes at once, or they may occur one by one.
Although rosacea doesn’t necessarily evolve from one subtype to another, each individual symptom can
worsen, progressing from mild to moderate to severe.
Because of the potential long-term effects, it’s recommended that patients who may be suffering from
rosacea seek early diagnosis and treatment to minimize the impact of the condition.
Treatment Options
Rosacea can have a severe impact on the psychological well being of sufferers. While
rosacea is considered an incurable skin condition, there are treatments that can effectively control
symptoms and prevent them from getting worse.
To provide a gentle and safe treatment for all types of rosacea, we use IPL photofacials. The IPL
photofacial treatment uses intense pulsed light to penetrate the skin and targets the darker rosacea
areas with intense light.
The light heats and then causes minor damage to pigmented areas and visible blood vessels, and triggers
the body’s natural healing response. As the body repairs the damage, the targeted areas are reabsorbed
and vanish, leaving behind clear skin.
There are some medical grade skincare products that can help too. We offer a SkinCeuticals Rosacea Skincare Package to augment
your daily skincare regimen. It’s everything you need to keep flare-ups under control. Each product is designed to intensely hydrate the skin, ease redness and soothe inflammation, so you can see an improvement in your complexion and feel less discomfort from the irritation associated with flare-ups. In fact, studies have found that Redness Neutralizer can drastically decrease redness by 30%!
The many treatment options we offer are all Health Canada approved. They have been proven to be
safe and effective by countless medical studies. But that’s not all — we’ve tested
out each treatment on ourselves to make sure they all work and do what they promise! We do this
because we’re committed to your satisfaction and safety.
Extensive Experience
You will benefit from the experience of our dedicated cosmetic physician and certified medical aestheticians. Our most senior medical
aesthetician and laser technician has been supporting patients for over two decades, and is
frequently praised for her skill and gentle manner! That means you can have confidence knowing
that you’re in experienced hands.
As a board certified physician-led practice, we have been accredited by the Better Business
Bureau since 2009 and have an A+ rating. You’ll receive high-quality care at every step of
your experience with us, from consultation to recovery. Our team takes the time to get to know
each person that comes through our doors and to ensure their comfort during treatment.
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