If you suffer from rosacea, chances are good that you also have rosacea acne, or Papulopustular rosacea. These are whiteheads (pustules) that form as pus-filled blemishes or red bumps on your face. They are frequently mistaken for acne, but are caused by rosacea. Blemishes can also appear on your scalp, neck, and chest.
Before we get into the specifics of our acne rosacea treatments, it’s a good idea to understand a bit about rosacea.
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that can come and go, but without treatment, can get worse over time. Rosacea symptoms can include:
No specific test is needed to diagnose rosacea. You, your aesthetician, dermatologist, or primary care provider can review your symptoms and determine if you have rosacea.
We know you have questions. Here are some answers. If you don’t see the answer you’re looking for, call us or schedule a free acne consultation.
There are 4 distinct types of rosacea, and you may experience symptoms from more than one type.
Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea
This is the most common type, with persistent redness of the face. You may have small broken blood vessels near your nose and on your cheeks. IPL/Photofacial treatment can help reduce redness and the appearance of tiny blood vessels. LED light therapy can also help.
Papulopustular Rosacea
This is the rosacea acne, often accompanied by redness. By treating it early, you can prevent it from spreading. Our aestheticians will recommend Face Reality skincare products that are specially formulated to clear up the whiteheads and red bumps that come with acne rosacea. We have had a lot of success helping our clients get acne rosacea under control, oftentimes with only 2 or 3 treatments within 4 to 6 weeks.
Phymatous Rosacea
This type causes the skin to thicken, especially around the nose, causing a bulbous nose. It’s more common in men than women. Consult with your aesthetician for rosacea treatments that can best help with this type.
Ocular Rosacea
Some people don’t even know their bloodshot eyes or the cyst on an eyelid is a form of rosacea. Eyedrops can help relieve dry eyes, itching, and redness.
There is no fully determined cause of rosacea, but there are a number of risk factors, including:
While certain risk factors may be beyond your control, you can help get your rosacea under control by avoiding rosacea triggers.
There are many environmental triggers to rosacea, and your aesthetician will go over these with you to help you avoid flareups. Some rosacea triggers include:
Avoiding your triggers is part of your overall rosacea treatment until the skin has healed.
Rosacea acne and other forms of rosacea can be distressing. The good news is acne rosacea treatment at our clinic can help reverse the effects. This means:
For an idea of the improvement our acne rosacea treatment can make, check out the Before and After pictures.
Learn more about our Acne Treatment Services at the links below or call us directly to talk to one of our Skin Care Experts at (561) 775-9111.
