Rosacea/Redness

What causes it?

The cause of rosacea is unknown, but there is a strong theory that it is to do with the functioning of the immune system of the skin. The skin’s defenses are over-reactive, so it is often worsened by pollution, heat, stress, alcohol, caffeine, and spicy food.

What helps treat rosacea at home?

• Use a gentle cleanser (and don’t double cleanse)
• Avoid physical exfoliation
• Cut down on alcohol, especially red wine
• De-stress when you can
• Wear SPF50 every day as UV rays can worsen it
• Avoid spicy food

What rosacea treatments can we do in clinic?

• Prescribe topical medications to calm the skin.
• Prescribe oral antibiotics and in more severe cases, isotretinoin and alpha blockers (which can control flushing).
• IPL laser treatments to reduce the redness – after a year of searching for the right bit of kit, we invested in the Sciton BBL as it is very effective at treating rosacea in a couple of sessions.

If you think you may have rosacea, or need help with your skin, please get in touch. We know it can be daunting – particularly if it is something you have struggled with for a while. But we’re here every step of the way.