Rosacea

What is Rosacea?
Rosacea is a dilation of capillaries in the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin, which creates red patches, lines, and small pimples on the face, as well as burning and irritation in the eyes and eyelids.

Where is Rosacea Found?
Rosacea is most commonly found in the cheeks, nose, forehead and chin.

What Causes Rosacea?
Rosacea is a chronic skin disease that comes and goes and is often mistaken for acne. Fair-skinned people between the ages of 30 and 60 are most likely to develop Rosacea. Fewer men than women have Rosacea, but men usually have more severe symptoms.

The exact cause of Rosacea is unknown. One theory is that it may be the result of highly reactive blood vessels combined with inflammation and infection. Because Rosacea causes increased warmth in the skin, bacteria (Helicobacter pylori) might be encouraged to grow, causing the pimples and bumps. Tiny mites (Demodex folliculorum) that normally live on our skin may also play a role: People with rosacea have more of these mites on their faces than those who don't have the disease.

Flare-ups of rosacea are caused by triggers that stimulate the blood vessels in the face to dilate, which causes facial flushing. Common triggers are sun, exercise, hot weather, emotional stress, spicy foods, alcohol, and hot baths.

How Does The Laser Clinic Treat Rosacea?
The Laser Clinic lasers feature innovative ultra-long pulse duration, the longest offered in a laser that treates Rosacea. This means that each pulse delivers laser energy to targeted blood vessels over longer periods of time, resulting in a gentle heating effect and uniform results. By heating targeted vessels more gently, The Laser Clinic avoids the downtime that bruising may cause (otherwise known as purpura).

What Kind of Results Can I Expect?
The Laser Clinic combines large laser spot sizes with the ability to vary laser pulse durations. This allows treatments to be quick, effective, and comfortable. Results may vary based on your individual situation. Please contact us for details.

Make An Appointment Today.
Now that you have identified the problem, it is time to do something about it. Take control and make an appointment with us today. The Laser Clinic can help. We provide proven therapeutic medical treatments that will get you results and change your life. Contact us today.

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