Rosacea

Overview

Rosacea is an inflammatory condition that causes flushing and blushing, redness, and acne-like breakouts on the mid face. It begins mid life and is more common in fair skinned people.

Common triggers

Common triggers for rosacea are:

  • Sunlight
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Caffeine

Treatment

While there is no cure for rosacea, we can make control it by using prescription face washes, creams, and sometimes antibiotics. In fact, there is finally a new medicine available to help alleviate rosacea that is helping many already.