More than 15 million Americans have rosacea, a chronic skin condition that causes skin redness and tiny, acne-like bumps. Like other skin conditions, rosacea is visible, which means it can take an emotional toll, too.
In fact, many people who have rosacea feel embarrassed or self-conscious about their symptoms, leading to less socialization and a lower quality of life. While you might be able to hide redness and bumps with makeup, these products often wind up irritating skin and making symptoms worse.
Luckily, the team at ENT Specialists can help you manage your rosacea symptoms with custom skin care treatment plans and innovative medical spa therapies tailored to your needs. Here, learn why rosacea happens and how an optimized skin care routine can help keep your symptoms under control.
Rosacea is an inflammatory condition that can affect anyone, but it’s more common among women with fair hair and light eyes. Like many skin conditions, rosacea tends to occur in families, so if you have a close relative with rosacea, you’re more likely to develop it, too.
Researchers don’t know why rosacea happens, but multiple contributing factors have been identified, including unusual immune system reactions, problems affecting the tiny blood vessels in your face, and environmental factors. For instance, sunlight is a known trigger of rosacea symptoms, but it might also be a possible cause of the disease.
If you have rosacea, you know the symptoms it can cause:
While most symptoms occur on the face, they can also affect your neck, chest, and scalp.
Even though the cause of rosacea hasn’t been determined yet, we do know there are triggers that can cause symptoms to worsen or flare up. Some common triggers include:
Even soaps, shampoos, and lotions can trigger symptoms in some people.
Fortunately, rosacea can be managed. But, like acne, it requires a custom treatment plan based on your skin’s unique needs. Avoiding or limiting exposure to triggers is one way to reduce symptoms, and keeping a journal can help you learn what causes your symptoms to flare up.
Because skin products can make symptoms worse, it’s important to choose products designed for people who have rosacea. Our team offers personal skin care products that can help maintain healthy skin without causing breakouts or flare-ups.
Spa treatments, including special facials, can help reduce inflammation and deeply moisturize your skin, improving its overall health and restoring its natural barrier. Like any chronic skin condition, rosacea benefits from regular visits so we can fine-tune your ski care routine as your needs change over time.
There may not be a cure for rosacea, but there are steps you can take to relieve symptoms and enjoy healthier, smoother, more beautiful skin. To learn how we can help you manage your rosacea symptoms with a custom plan just for you, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at ENT Specialists in Salt Lake City, Murray, Draper, and Tooele, Utah, today.
