Rosacea

Rosacea is a common skin disease. It often begins with a tendency to blush or flush more easily than other people.

The redness can slowly spread beyond the nose and cheeks to the forehead and chin. Even the ears, chest, and back can be red all the time.

Rosacea can cause more than redness. There are so many signs and symptoms that rosacea has four subtypes.

1. Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea: Redness, flushing, visible blood vessels

2. Papulopustular rosacea: Redness, swelling, and acne-like breakouts

3. Phymatous rosacea: Skin thickens and has a bumpy texture

4. Ocular rosacea: Eyes become red and irritated, eyelids can be swollen

Optimal treatment of rosacea is multifactorial and varies greatly from person to person.  At Magnolia Dermatology, we take a detailed history and sometimes perform testing to determine the best plan for our patients.  While rosacea cannot be cured, it can be controlled and managed using a combination of modalities including medications, medical grade skin care products, and procedures like photofacials.