The lovely @Victoria.glowday asked me to create a short blog on the common, but often misunderstood skin condition, Rosacea. โ
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Below is the first part of the @_glowday post. For the full article click the link below โฌ๏ธโ
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Rosacea (roe-ZAY-she-uh) is a common, long-term (chronic) inflammatory skin condition mainly affecting the centre of the face. It often starts between the ages of 30 and 60 years old.โ
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Rosacea causes redness and visible blood vessels in the skin, as well as small, red pus-filled bumps. These bumps can get worse over weeks or months, and then improve and disappear for some time. Rosacea is often mistaken for acne or other skin care problems.โ
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Typically, the first appearance of rosacea is a redness across the cheeks, forehead and nose. However, in skin of colour, this early sign may be less obvious.โ
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Patients often describe a burning or stinging sensation when using water or certain skincare products. They may have dry, swollen skin with patches of dusky brown discolouration and acne-like breakouts resistant to typical acne treatment.โ
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There is no clear cause of rosacea, however there are several theories of the cause, including genetic factors, environmental, blood vessel disorders and inflammatory conditions.โ
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If you notice any of the signs mentioned above, itโs important to find out if you have rosacea. Often a clinician can make a diagnosis of rosacea by an examination alone. However, in cases of uncertainty, a small tissue sample can be taken as a biopsy to confirm the condition.โ
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Skincare is a fundamental in helping to manage rosacea. However, if youโre yet to have a diagnosis with your skin, or your current regime isnโt working, it is important to see your doctor or dermatologist for further investigations and treatments to get things back under control.โ
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